Doctor of Education / Special Education
Walden University

Program Details

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 7 million U.S. students received special education services from 2017 to 2018. This figure represents a demand for qualified educators to work with students with exceptionalities. The Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Special Education (Non-Licensure) can position you to advance in this growing field. Educators with advanced degrees in special education are the leaders in school districts, communities, institutions of higher education, and the profession. Coursework in this program focuses on your professional growth while increasing your comprehensive understanding of the critical trends and issues impacting special education today. You will have the opportunity to engage in real-world case-study scenarios that require collaborative problem solving and the implementation of research-based strategies to master program outcomes. This program culminates in a scholarly capstone project focused on problems of practice related to special education as well as effecting positive social change.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Walden University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required

Additional Info

  • Students are required to attend one face-to-face residency.

Restricted States

New York, Rhode Island