Walden University. Master of Science in Education - Professional Development (Grades PreK-12)

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Walden University
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Minneapolis, MN 55401

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Master of Science in Education - Professional Development (Grades PreK-12)

Put your knowledge and skills to work to improve teaching and learning. Walden’s M.S. in Education with a specialization in Professional Development helps prepare preK–12 educators to be highly effective professional developers of teachers. Discover how to plan, design, and deliver professional development opportunities that support students' needs and improve the growth of teachers and their influence on students. Learn to assess the impact of changed practices on student achievement. Practice collaboration, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills. Walden is one of the only online universities to offer a professional development specialization in an M.S. in Education program.

Based on the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Core Propositions and the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) Standards, this specialization can prepare you to take an active role in the continuous improvement of teaching and learning.

Emphasis on Practical Strategies
* Understand the standards of exemplary professional development programs.
* Integrate adult learning theory and professional development models into practice.
* Set expectations, facilitate professional learning, support individual growth, and build collaborative teams.
* Use data to link teacher learning to student learning and make informed decisions that sustain effective professional development.

Completion Requirements
* 30 total semester credit hours
* Specialization courses (12 sem. cr.)
* Teaching fields and content courses (18 sem. cr.)
* ePortfolio

Estimated time to completion is 20 to 24 months. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.