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Walden University

Walden University is a private, Higher Education graduate institution that offers advanced education to working professionals, who desire positive social change to advance the greater global good. The faculty, students, and alumni are dedicated to improving human and social situations by developing and applying strategies to benefit individuals, communities, organizations, and society as a whole. Walden University offers programs at the bachelor, master, doctorate, and continuing education level in many areas such as business administration, child development, computer information systems, psychology, and leadership. Walden’s programs are designed by academic professionals who constantly update courses to ensure they are relevant and current. The distance learning approach provides thorough learning by encouraging students to share their experiences with other students from all over the world. Walden incorporates a Scholar-Practitioner Model to help you effectively combine scholarly research with knowledge to grow as an expert in your career field.

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Walden is dedicated to helping you succeed. The faculty and staff at Walden are committed to helping you balance your education with the other aspects of your life. Walden offers resources such as an outstanding library, tutoring, Writing Center, and other student services.

Walden University, whose headquarters are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is also a part of the Laureate International Universities, a worldwide association of over 42 accredited campus-based and online institutions in 20 countries that provide education to almost 500,000 students worldwide.

Two New York teachers, Bernie and Rita Turner, founded Walden University in 1970. The Turners wanted to provide a way for working adults to pursue doctoral degrees and evolve into leaders dedicated to making positive changes in our society. The first Walden office was opened in Naples, Florida in 1971. In 1995, Walden offered its first completely online master degree program, which was also the nation’s first. In 2000, Walden became the first distance-learning university to gain research-intensive categorization by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. U.S. News & World Report referred to Walden as “well regarded” and listed it as one of the “Best of the Online Grad Programs” in 2001.

Accreditation

Walden University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Walden University's Master of Science program in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Schools of Education

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership provides programs that are designed to prepare future educators with the essential skills and confidence to make a difference in any setting in which they desire to teach. The college offers programs in many areas, such as special education, adult education, and early childhood education.

The College of Health Sciences, consisting of the School of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing, provides working professionals with practical knowledge and focuses on creating positive change through practice-oriented theories in the field of health services.

The College of Management and Technology encompasses the School of Management and the NTU School of Engineering and Applied Science. The School of Management provides programs that are designed to build a sold foundation in business, management, and administration. The NTU School of Engineering and Applied Science enables students to improve their competitive edge in the constantly changing field of technology, with programs in areas such as software engineering and project management.

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences includes the School of Counseling and Social Service, the School of Psychology, and the School of Public Policy and Administration. These schools offer programs in many areas of psychology, social services, mental health counseling and public policy.

The Center for Undergraduate Studies offers general education core courses and the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program. The school offers additional degrees in business administration, child development, computer information systems, instructional design and technology, and psychology.

Scholarships Offered

Walden University offers merit-based scholarships such as Commitment to Social Change Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Dave Palmer Military Scholarship, and National Public Service Scholarship.

Financing Options

Walden participates in financial aid programs such as Federal Pell Grants, Federal Stafford Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Work-Study. Other financing options are monthly installment plans, veterans’ benefits, private loans, tuition reduction opportunities, and Higher Education Professional Development Program for faculty and staff.

Credit Earning Options

Walden allows students to earn transfer credit from other institutions. Students’ transcripts will be assessed on an individual basis. The university also grants credits based on Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES) and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations, military training, and work experience.

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Certificate

Post-Doctoral Psychology Certificate - Clinical Assessment
Post-Doctoral Psychology Certificate - Clinical Child Psychology
Post-Doctoral Psychology Certificate - Teaching Online
Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing - Nursing Education
Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing - Nursing Informatics
Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing - Nursing Leadership & Management

Masters

M.S. degree program in Clinical Research Administration
M.S. degree program in Nursing (B.S.N. Track)
M.S. degree program in Nursing (B.S.N. Track) - Education
M.S. degree program in Nursing (B.S.N. Track) - Leadership and Management
M.S. degree program in Nursing (B.S.N. Track) - Nursing Informatics
M.S. degree program in Nursing (R.N. Track)
M.S. degree program in Nursing (R.N. Track) - Education
M.S. degree program in Nursing (R.N. Track) - Leadership and Management
M.S. degree program in Nursing (R.N. Track) - Nursing Informatics
M.S. in Education
M.S. in Education - Adolescent Literacy and Technology (Grades 6–12)
M.S. in Education - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Grades K-12)
M.S. in Education - Educational Leadership (Non-Licensure) (Grades K–12)
M.S. in Education - Elementary Reading and Literacy (PreK-6)
M.S. in Education - Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K-6)
M.S. in Education - Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades K–12)
M.S. in Education - Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6–12)
M.S. in Education - Mathematics (Grades 6-8)
M.S. in Education - Mathematics (Grades K-5)
M.S. in Education - Middle Level Education (Grades 5-8)
M.S. in Education - Science (Grades K-8)
M.S. in Education - Special Education (Non-Licensure) (Grades K-12)
M.S. in Education - Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12)
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
M.S. in Psychology
M.S. in Psychology - Crisis Management and Response
M.S. in Psychology - Health Psychology
M.S. in Psychology - Leadership Development and Coaching
M.S. in Psychology - Media Psychology
M.S. in Psychology - Organizational Psychology and Development
M.S. in Psychology - Organizational Psychology and Nonprofit Management
M.S. in Psychology - Program Evaluation and Research
M.S. in Psychology - Psychology of Culture
M.S. in Psychology - Psychology, Public Administration and Social Change
M.S. in Psychology - Social Psychology
M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism and Security
M.S. in Software Engineering
M.S. in Software Engineering - Design
M.S. in Software Engineering - Management
M.S. in Software Engineering - Project Management
M.S. in Software Engineering - Quality and Testing
M.S. in Software Engineering - Self-Designed
M.S. in Systems Engineering
M.S. in Systems Engineering - Operations
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Entrepreneurship
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Finance
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resource Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Leadership
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Marketing
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Project Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Risk Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Technology
Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)
Master of Information Systems Management (M.I.S.M.) - Business Information Management
Master of Information Systems Management (M.I.S.M.) - Customer Relationship Marketing
Master of Information Systems Management (M.I.S.M.) - Enterprise Information Security
Master of Information Systems Management (M.I.S.M.) - IT Strategy and Governance
Master of Information Systems Management (M.I.S.M.) - Managing Global Software and Service Supply Chains
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - General Program
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Health Policy
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Homeland Security Policy
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Law and Public Policy
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Policy Analysis
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Doctorate

Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Entrepreneurship
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Finance
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Global Supply Chain Management
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Information Systems Management
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - International Business
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Leadership
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Marketing
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Self-Designed
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Social Impact Management
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Technology Entrepreneurship
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Higher Education and Adult Learning
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Teacher Leadership
Ed.S. in Educational Technology - General
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Accounting
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Engineering Management
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Finance
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Information Systems Management
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Knowledge Management
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Leadership and Organizational Change
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Learning Management
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Operations Research
Ph.D. in Education
Ph.D. in Education - Adult Education Leadership
Ph.D. in Education - Community College Leadership
Ph.D. in Education - Early Childhood Education
Ph.D. in Education - Educational Technology
Ph.D. in Education - Higher Education
Ph.D. in Education - K-12 Educational Leadership
Ph.D. in Education - Self-Designed
Ph.D. in Education - Special Education
Ph.D. in Health Services
Ph.D. in Health Services - Community Health Promotion and Education
Ph.D. in Health Services - Health Management and Policy
Ph.D. in Human Services
Ph.D. in Human Services - Clinical Social Work
Ph.D. in Human Services - Counseling
Ph.D. in Human Services - Criminal Justice
Ph.D. in Human Services - Family Studies and Intervention Strategies
Ph.D. in Human Services - Human Services Administration
Ph.D. in Human Services - Self-Designed
Ph.D. in Human Services - Social Policy Analysis and Planning
Ph.D. in Psychology
Ph.D. in Psychology - Clinical Psychology (Licensure)
Ph.D. in Psychology - Counseling Psychology (Licensure)
Ph.D. in Psychology - General Psychology: Educational Track
Ph.D. in Psychology - General Psychology: Research and Evaluation Track
Ph.D. in Psychology - Health Psychology
Ph.D. in Psychology - Organizational Psychology
Ph.D. in Psychology - School Psychology (Licensure)
Ph.D. in Public Health
Ph.D. in Public Health - Community Health Promotion and Education
Ph.D. in Public Health - Epidemiology
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Criminal Justice
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Health Services
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Knowledge Management
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Management and Leadership
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Policy
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Safety Management

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School Facts

Institutional Accrediting
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Address
650 South Exeter Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
US
Institution Type
Private, for-profit, Higher Education
Calendar Type
Walden offers frequent start dates. Check with an Enrollment Advisor for details.
Delivery Format
Online course structure with residency requirements for Ph.D. programs.
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive
Technical Requirements
Applicants to master's programs should possess minimum online and Internet capability, and KAM-based students should have a working knowledge and understanding of computers, but computer literacy is not essential.
Geographic Restrictions
Walden best serves the needs of those students living within the United States or Canada.
On-Campus Requirement
Doctoral programs require 20 units of academic residency, and some master's programs have specific courses and specializations with residency requirements.
Credit-earning Options
Transfer of credit varies by applicant.
Loans Offered
Walden offers Federal Financial Aid and Student loans. A full-service financial aid office offers assistance to students who need help funding their educational expenses.