Graduate Certificate in Professional Development

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Walden’s M.S. in Education with a specialization in Professional Development helps prepare P–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.

Certificate Requirements

12 total semester credit hours

Certificate courses (12 sem. cr.)

Curriculum

Note: Students take all courses in the sequence listed.

Certificate Courses (12 cr.)

Program Data

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