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Welcome to Walden University, where an advanced degree advances the quality of life.

At Walden, we believe that knowledge is most valuable when put to use in organizations, communities, and families. We offer more than 37 online degree programs with more than 160 specializations and concentrations, all designed to help professionals gain the knowledge they need to have a real impact in their lives and the lives of others.

Our advanced degrees are intended to advance the quality of life not just for the Walden graduate, but for everyone he or she encounters. Whether it be in business, community and charitable service or friendship, to make a difference in any life is to serve the greater good. Doing so doesn't just make you a better corporate citizen. It makes you a better corporate asset, a better neighbor and friend, a better person.

As an accredited institution with nearly 40 years of experience, Walden has graduated more than 31,000 alumni, all of whom now have the credentials and desire to make a real difference and be a force for good.

Advance your career. Advance your community. Earn your Walden degree online.

Colleges, Schools, and Online Programs at Walden University

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

School of Counseling and Social Service

Join a community of professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals and in the field of social services. Through the Ph.D. in Human Services program, you'll learn to better assess, modify, and develop cutting-edge public and private services. The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is designed to give you the critical-thinking skills that may help you to seek licensure* and to address behavioral disorders.

School of Psychology

This comprehensive range of programs—bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate—is designed to help you meet the increasingly complex needs of diverse individuals, groups, and organizations.

School of Public Policy and Administration

Today's complex world calls for visionary public and nonprofit leaders who can facilitate real social change. These degree programs and certificates are designed to provide public sector and nonprofit professionals with the practical knowledge and proven skills to navigate successfully among government, private, and nonprofit organizations to create more effective, innovative community solutions.

College of Management and Technology

School of Management

Whatever your educational needs, you can gain the knowledge, credentials, and confidence to make a greater difference in your organization or field through our comprehensive range of online programs—at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels—designed with a solid grounding in business, management, and administrative disciplines.

NTU School of Engineering and Applied Science

Through the NTU School, which has helped technology professionals stay ahead of the innovation curve for 24 years, enhance your competitive edge in the ever-changing field of technology.

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University

Walden's education programs offer you access to a cadre of education experts and also to cutting-edge curricula designed by educators who understand the challenges you face in today's learning environment.

Gain powerful new strategies you can apply immediately to help you make an impact in the classrooms, schools, and communities you serve.

College of Health Sciences

School of Health Sciences

Using practice-oriented theories as well as qualitative and quantitative research strategies, these advanced-degree programs prepare you to assess services and make changes as needed, develop new plans that respond to the diverse needs of society, and contribute to the field of health sciences through practical knowledge you can apply immediately to make a difference.

School of Nursing

Gain real-world nursing skills as you learn from nationally recognized experts, collaborate with students across the country, and realize your potential to make a lasting difference in the changing health care industry.

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To learn more about the online programs offered by Walden University, please complete the online "Request for Information" form.

Residency Requirements

Doctoral programs at Walden University require attendance at academic residencies, and some master's programs have residency requirements as well. Students enrolled in Ph.D. programs must attend an initial residency within 90 days of completing the Foundations course. Residencies convene nearly every month for either four or six days at a university, conference center, or hotel in the United States or abroad.

Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.

Walden University's M.S. degree program in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

*Note on Licensure
Walden University's M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in many states. The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards.

Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about licensure, students should visit the National Board for Certified Counselors at www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 1-334-242-9935 or www.alsde.edu to verify that these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits.

Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 1-360-725-6320 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether Walden's programs in the field of education are approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.

Program Listings:

Bachelor

	B.S. in Accounting - General
	B.S. in Business Administration
	B.S. in Business Administration - Finance
	B.S. in Business Administration - Human Resource Management
	B.S. in Business Administration - Information Systems
	B.S. in Business Administration - International Business
	B.S. in Business Administration - Management
	B.S. in Business Administration - Marketing
	B.S. in Business Administration - Public Relations
	B.S. in Child Development - Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
	B.S. in Child Development - Infant/Toddler
	B.S. in Child Development - Preschool
	B.S. in Communication - Marketing Communications
	B.S. in Communication - New Media
	B.S. in Communication - Online Work and Communities
	B.S. in Communication - Organizational Communications
	B.S. in Communication - Public Relations
	B.S. in Communication - Self-Designed
	B.S. in Computer Information Systems - Healthcare Informatics
	B.S. in Computer Information Systems - Human Computer Interaction
	B.S. in Computer Information Systems - Information Systems Management
	B.S. in Computer Information Systems - Information Systems Security
	B.S. in Computer Information Systems - New Media Communication Technologies
	B.S. in Computer Information Systems - Online Work and Communities
	B.S. in Computer Information Systems - Self-Designed
	B.S. in Criminal Justice - Computer Information Systems and Security
	B.S. in Criminal Justice - Crime and Criminals
	B.S. in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice Management and Administration
	B.S. in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
	B.S. in Criminal Justice - Human Services for Criminal Justice
	B.S. in Health Studies - Health Informatics
	B.S. in Health Studies - Health Management
	B.S. in Health Studies - Health Psychology and Behavior
	B.S. in Instructional Design & Technology - Business & Organization Change
	B.S. in Instructional Design & Technology - General
	B.S. in Instructional Design & Technology - Human Factors & Interface Design
	B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
	B.S. in Psychology - Child Development Infant/Toddler
	B.S. in Psychology - Child Development PreSchool
	B.S. in Psychology - Criminal Justice
	B.S. in Psychology - Preparation for Graduate Studies
	B.S. in Psychology - Psychology Applied to Everyday Life
	B.S. in Psychology - Psychology Applied to the Helping Professions
	B.S. in Psychology - Psychology Applied to the Workplace
	Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology - Application Development, Testing, and Quality Assurance
	Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology - Database Administration and Data Center Operations
	Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology - Networking and Operations
	Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology - Security and Forensics
	Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology - Self-Designed
	Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master

	M.S. degree program in Clinical Research Administration
	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 Forensic Psychology - Forensic Psychology in Community Settings
	M.S. in Forensic Psychology - General Program
	M.S. in Forensic Psychology - Mental Health Applications
	M.S. in Forensic Psychology - Program Planning & Evaluation in Forensic Settings
	M.S. in Forensic Psychology - Psychology & Legal Systems
	M.S. in Health Informatics
	M.S. in Leadership - Entrepreneurship
	M.S. in Leadership - General Management
	M.S. in Leadership - Human Resources Leadership
	M.S. in Leadership - Innovation and Technology
	M.S. in Leadership - Leader Development
	M.S. in Leadership - Project Management
	M.S. in Leadership - Self-Designed
	M.S. in Leadership - Sustainable Futures
	M.S. in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-Accredited)
	M.S. in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-Accredited) - Forensic Counseling
	M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
	M.S. in Psychology - Crisis Management and Response
	M.S. in Psychology - General Program
	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 - Design
	M.S. in Software Engineering - General Program
	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 - General Program
	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.) - Healthcare Management
	Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Healthcare System Improvement
	Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Human Resource Management
	Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - International Business
	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.) - Sustainable Futures
	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.) - 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 Administration (M.P.A.) - Public Management and Leadership
	Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Terrorism, Mediation and Peace
	Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
	Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Design and Technology - General Program
	Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Design and Technology - Online Learning
	Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Design and Technology - Training and Performance Improvement
	Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Education
	Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - General
	Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Informatics
	Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Leadership and Management
	Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Informatics
	Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Education
	Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - General
	Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Leadership and Management

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
	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 - General Program
	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 Counselor Education and Supervision - Consultation
	Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision - Counseling and Social Change
	Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision - Forensic Mental Health
	Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision - General
	Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision - Nonprofit Management and Leadership
	Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision - Trauma and Crisis
	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 - General Program
	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 - Community Health Promotion and Education
	Ph.D. in Health Services - General Program
	Ph.D. in Health Services - Health Management and Policy
	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 - General Program
	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 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 - Criminal Justice (Mixed-Model)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Criminal Justice (Course-Based)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - General (Course-Based)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - General (Mixed-Model)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Health Services (Course-Based)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Health Services (Mixed-Model)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Homeland Security Policy and Administration (Course-Based)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Homeland Security Policy and Coordination (Mixed-Model)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - International Non Governmental Organizations (Course-Based)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - International Nongovernmental Organizations (Mixed-Model)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Law and Public Policy (Course-Based)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Law and Public Policy (Mixed-Model)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities (Course-Based)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities (Mixed-Model)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Nonprofit Management and Leadership (Course-Based)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Nonprofit Management and Leadership (Mixed-Model)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Management and Leadership (Course-Based)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Management and Leadership (Mixed-Model)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Policy (Course-Based)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Policy (Mixed-Model)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Safety Management (Course-Based)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Safety Management (Mixed-Model)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Terrorism, Mediation and Peace (Course-Based)
	Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace (Mixed-Model)

Continuing Education

	Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
	Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership & Administration (Principal Preparation)
	Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology
	Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Teacher Leadership
	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
	Special Education Endorsement Program - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
	Special Education Endorsement Program - Learning Disabilities (K–12)
	Special Education Endorsement Program with M.S. in Education - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K-12)
	Special Education Endorsement Program with M.S. in Education - Learning Disabilities (K-12)
	Teacher Preparation Program with M.A. in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
	Teacher Preparation Program with M.A. in Teaching - Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
	Teacher Preparation Program with M.A. in Teaching - Special Education, Learning Disabilities

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
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.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer of credit varies by applicant.

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.

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.