Information for Prospective Michigan Students into Programs that Could Lead or be Construed as Leading to Professional Licensure
Some of the following Walden University programs are designed to prepare graduates for professional licensure or certification in various fields in the state of Michigan. Additionally, several programs listed below are not designed to prepare graduates for professional licensure or certification, but could be construed as leading to professional licensure or certification. While Walden can provide general information relating to the state-by-state educational requirements for licensure or certification, it remains the student’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to field education experiences, licensing or certification, authorization or endorsement for the state in which she or he resides. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of its coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure, certification, authorization, endorsement, or other state credential. Licensure eligibility determinations are ultimately determined by the appropriate state board that issues the credential to practice. Prospective students enrolling in licensure-leading programs are advised that relocation to another state may impact the student’s ability to complete field experiences and/or to obtain professional licensure, certification or other credential in another state. Prospective students are advised to carefully review, evaluate and understand the requirements of the applicable licensure board in the state in which they intend to relocate.
Walden Program | Meets Michigan Licensure Requirements |
BS in Elementary Education | Yes, provided students complete additional coursework or other requirements |
EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation) | Yes |
Master of Arts in Teaching | Program not offered in this state |
MS in Education - ELA Track | Yes |
EdS in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment* | No, offered for professional development only |
EdS in Early Childhood Education* | No, offered for professional development only |
EdS in Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure)* | No, offered for professional development only |
EdS in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment* | No, offered for professional development only |
EdS in Special Education* | No, offered for professional development only |
MS in Education - Mathematics (Grades 5-8) Track* | No, offered for professional development only |
MS in Education - Mathematics (Grades K-6) Track* | No, offered for professional development only |
MS in Education - STEM Education (Grades K-8) Track* | No, offered for professional development only |
MS in Education - Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12) Track* | No, offered for professional development only |
MS in Education - Teaching English Language Learners (Grades K-12) Track* | No, offered for professional development only |
MS in Education - Mathematics and Science (Grades K-8) Track* | No, offered for professional development only |
MS in Education - Elementary Reading and Literacy (PreK-6) Track* | No, offered for professional development only |
MS in Education - Curriculum Instruction and Assessment (Grades K-12) Track* | No, offered for professional development only |
EdD in Curriculum Instruction and Assessment* | No, offered for professional development only |
EdD in Early Childhood Education* | No, offered for professional development only |
EdD in Educational Administration and Leadership* | No, offered for professional development only |
EdD in Educational Technology* | No, offered for professional development only |
EdD in Reading, Literacy and Assessment* | No, offered for professional development only |
EdD in Special Education | No, offered for professional development only |
PhD in Early Childhood Special Education* | No, offered for professional development only |
Graduate Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment * | No, offered for professional development only |
Graduate Certificate in Elementary Reading and Literacy* | No, offered for professional development only |
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics 5-8* | No, offered for professional development only |
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics K-6* | No, offered for professional development only |
Graduate Certificate in Reading and Literacy K-12* | No, offered for professional development only |
Graduate Certificate in Science K-8* | No, offered for professional development only |
Graduate Certificate in Special Education* | No, offered for professional development only |
Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership* | No, offered for professional development only |
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Language Learners* | No, offered for professional development only |
Post-Masters Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment* | No, offered for professional development only |
Post-Masters Certificate in Educational Technology* | No, offered for professional development only |
Post-Masters Certificate in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment* | No, offered for professional development only |
Bachelor of Social Work | No |
Master of Social Work | Yes |
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Yes |
MS in MCFC | Yes |
MS in School Counseling | Yes |
MS in Developmental Psychology* | No, offered for professional development only |
MS in Forensic Psychology* | No, offered for professional development only |
MS in Industrial / Organizational Psychology * | No, offered for professional development only |
MS in Psychology* | No, offered for professional development only |
PhD in Developmental Psychology* | No, offered for professional development only |
PhD in Forensic Psychology* | No, offered for professional development only |
PhD in Industrial / Organizational Psychology* | No, offered for professional development only |
PhD in Psychology* | No, offered for professional development only |
PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership* | No, offered for professional development only |
PhD in Clinical Psychology | Program not offered in this state |
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Nurse Practitioner Specialization | Yes |
*Program is not designed to be license-leading