Walden University Catalog Program Curricula Course Descriptions Faculty and Administration Walden University Catalog 2009–2010 www.WaldenU.edu/catalog Walden University Catalog 2009–2010 Academic Offices 155 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 1-612-338-7224 or 1-800-WALDENU (1-800-925-3368) Fax: 1-612-338-5092 Administrative Offices 650 S. Exeter Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: 1-866-4WALDEN (1-866-492-5336) Fax: 1-410-843-8104 Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. Walden University practices a policy of nondiscrimination in admission to, access to, and employment in its programs and activities. Walden does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion or creed, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. Walden is committed to providing barrier-free access to its educational services and makes appropriate and reasonable accommodations when necessary. Students requesting accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must contact the Office of Disability Services at [email protected]. This publication represents current curricula, educational plans, offerings, requirements, tuition, and fees. These may be modified or discontinued from time to time in the university’s sole discretion to carry out the university’s purposes and objectives. Neither the provisions of this document, nor the acceptance of students through registration and enrollment in the university, constitutes a contract or an offer of a contract. © 2009 Walden University Walden University provides a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they can effect positive social change. —Walden University Mission Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................2 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................................2 Licensure ..............................................................................................................................................................3 Florida..........................................................................................................................................................3 Minnesota.....................................................................................................................................................3 Oregon..........................................................................................................................................................3 South Carolina..............................................................................................................................................3 Tennessee.....................................................................................................................................................3 Washington ..................................................................................................................................................4 Legal Information .................................................................................................................................................4 Privacy Policy ..............................................................................................................................................4 Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers.....................................................................................................6 Center for Student Success .........................................................................................................................................8 Student Success Courses.......................................................................................................................................8 English as a Second Language Courses................................................................................................................9 The Center for Undergraduate Studies ...................................................................................................................10 The Walden University General Education Curriculum.....................................................................................10 General Education Areas and Requirements..............................................................................................11 B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies .........................................................................................................................14 Emphases ...................................................................................................................................................14 Degree Requirements.................................................................................................................................14 Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................14 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership................................................................................17 B.S. in Child Development.................................................................................................................................17 Concentrations ...........................................................................................................................................17 Degree Requirements.................................................................................................................................18 Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................18 B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology .....................................................................................................22 Concentrations ...........................................................................................................................................23 Degree Requirements.................................................................................................................................23 Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................23 Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) .......................................................27 Specializations ...........................................................................................................................................27 Completion Requirements..........................................................................................................................27 Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................27 Guidebook..................................................................................................................................................32 Special Education Endorsement Programs .........................................................................................................32 Program Options ........................................................................................................................................33 Program Requirements...............................................................................................................................33 Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................33 Guidebook..................................................................................................................................................35 v Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional Design.......................................................................................35 Certificate Requirements............................................................................................................................36 Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................36 M.S. in Education ...............................................................................................................................................37 Specializations ...........................................................................................................................................37 Degree Requirements.................................................................................................................................37 Curriculum .................................................................................................................................................38 Master’s Acceleration Programs.........................................................................................................................52 M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology............................................................................................52