Walden University
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences
100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 1210
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences is accredited based on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards through June 2026. This accreditation covers specific Walden initial teacher and advanced educator preparation programs, including the BS in Elementary Education, Master of Arts in Teaching–Special Education (MAT-SPED) specialization, MS in Education–Educational Leadership and Administration (MSED-ELA) specialization, and EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration (EdS-ELA). The MAT-SPED, MSED-ELA, and EdS-ELA programs were reviewed by Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs), which define content-area standards for programs, and these programs achieved national recognition.
CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement. Walden’s College of Education and Human Sciences has earned national accreditation by demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, program impact, and capacity for continuous improvement. CAEP is the only Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)-recognized national accreditor for educator preparation.
Walden University practices a policy of nondiscrimination in admission to, access to, and employment in its programs and activities. Walden does not discriminate based on 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 Student Wellness and Disability Services at disability@mail.waldenu.edu.
This publication represents current curricula, educational plans, offerings, and requirements. 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.
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The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract. The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences reserves the rights to modify, revoke, or add to any and all regulations at any time. As an accredited institution in Minnesota with a state-approved teacher preparation program, Walden is subject to mandates issued by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Please note that these are also subject to change.
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