M.S. in Education - Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6–12) Online Degree Information

	M.S. in Education - Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6–12)
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Degree Title:	M.S. in Education - Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6–12)
College:	Walden University
Description:	The MS in Education with a specialization in Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6-12) is designed to help you improve your students' literacy skills while helping you teach your content area curriculum more effectively. Whether you teach History, Science, Math, Social Studies, English or other content areas, this practical and innovative degree program features research-based strategies that enable you to prepare your struggling students for more complex, abstract and sophisticated learning in your classroom. Walden's M.S.Ed. program is offered through The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, named for the former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. The college is the choice of more than 37,000 students and alumni. Walden also supports the teaching profession by offering more than $5 million in education scholarships for classroom teachers. In addition, M.S.Ed. alumni strongly endorse their Walden experience. More than 95% of M.S.Ed. graduates said earning their degrees at Walden enhanced their professional performance (Based on Walden's 2007 graduate survey respondents).

Accreditation:	North Central Association (NCA) (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges

Address:
650 South Exeter Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Walden offers frequent start dates. Check with an Enrollment Advisor for details.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer of credit varies by applicant.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online course structure with residency requirements for Ph.D. programs.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
Applicants to master's programs should possess minimum online and Internet capability, and KAM-based students should have a working knowledge and understanding of computers, but computer literacy is not essential.

Geographic Restrictions:
Walden best serves the needs of those students living within the United States or Canada.

On-Campus Requirement:
Doctoral programs require 20 units of academic residency, and some master's programs have specific courses and specializations with residency requirements.

Loans Offered:
Walden offers Federal Financial Aid and Student loans. A full-service financial aid office offers assistance to students who need help funding their educational expenses.