Doctor of Education Higher Education and Adult Learning - Walden University

Doctor of Education Higher Education and Adult Learning from Walden University is a Online Ph.D Higher Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. As a Doctor of Education , you will broaden your sphere of influence so that you can shape the future of education in your school, district, and community. This program has two specializations, designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities. Among adult learners, experience, values, opinions, and learning styles vary greatly. Actively engaging adult learners requires a unique set of skills and a broad understanding of adult development. Walden University 's new Doctor of Education with a specialization in Higher Education and Adult Learning was created specifically to improve the competencies of adult educators. Whether you teach at a community college or provide training for adults in a school district or corporate setting, this program has the versatility to meet your professional goals. The program's curriculum is uniquely designed and teaches research skills in conjunction with core coursework. This combination of core content, research skills and a final doctoral study project will lead to your development as an innovative and critical thinker, who is prepared to examine, experiment, and reflect on practices that empower adults to be lifelong learners. Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 334-242-9935 or www.alsde.edu to verify that these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits. Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 360-725-6320 or profed@ospi.wednet.edu to determine whether this education program is approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Higher Education courses.