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South Central Service Cooperative (SCSC) and Walden University have partnered to give members and other professional educators from Southern Minnesota the opportunity to enroll in higher education programs at The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University, an accredited online institution. Through this partnership, Walden is offering members of SCSC an exclusive 10% tuition reduction* when they enroll in one of their Ph.D. in Education, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), M.S. in Education, Minnesota-state approved Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Programs or BS in Child Development programs.

Walden University is also offering the special TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grant opportunity where students in eligible programs can earn a masters’ degree for $2,800. Click for details.

“Walden University has a rich professional education legacy, and we are committed to helping ensure the learning, achievement and success of students in Minnesota by preparing outstanding educators. We are proud partners with SCSC on this initiative to address the growing professional development needs of educators, administrators and staff in the state,” said Victoria Reid, Vice President of the Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University. According to a survey done by U.S. News & World Report, Walden University is currently the leading online university for educational graduate level coursework.

Walden University’s Riley College of Education and Leadership, named in honor of Richard W. Riley, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education and a leading advocate in advancing education, is one of the nation’s largest providers of graduate degrees to educators. Walden degree programs support the needs of educators at all levels, from preschool through higher education, and at various stages of their profession, including new and veteran classroom teachers, experienced faculty and administrators, and career changers interested in pursuing teaching through teacher preparation programs in two of the most vital areas of teacher shortage: Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 3) and Special Education (K–12) in the areas of learning disabilities or emotional/behavioral disorders.

Click for more information on the Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University or visit their website.

Click for information on Walden University’s Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology program.

*Not valid for Tennessee residents.
Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition and fees

†Not applicable in all states. Walden University’s endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for endorsement or add-on licensure in Minnesota. Candidates for this program must already hold a valid P–12 teaching license. Note that in some states endorsements or add-on licensure can be awarded by passing a state-specified test, rather than completion of a course-based program. Walden’s enrollment advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about endorsements. It remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state endorsement requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be endorsed.