Founded in 1970, Walden University offers undergraduate and graduate training online from professional instructors. Advanced degrees include management, public administration, health and human services, psychology, and information technology programs. Students receive career-focused distance learning while virtually interacting with diverse peers.
In addition to career placement assistance, Walden offers a variety of student services to aid students during their education including online customer support, academic advising, library resources, student union, and the writing center to assist student writers. Walden is an accredited institution with 40 years of experience and over 60,000 students and alumni. Graduates may earn a degree in one of 35 online programs and more than 140 specializations.
Financial Aid is available for qualified students and includes Federal grants, loans, and work study. Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Programs offered:
Bachelor's Degrees *Students must be at least 24 years of age to enroll in BS programs. *Bachelor Degrees in Nursing require a valid RN license.
Bachelor of Science in AccountingBachelor of Science in Accounting Students learn the knowledge and skills to design, manipulate, and implement accounting products. This intuitive approach to learning allows you to view accounting's role as more than a series of unrelated activities and details, and gives you insight into organizational and ethical issues.
Learn fundamental business management skills to improve current career mobility or enter the business world for the first time. Graduates may apply bachelor learning and credentials toward continued education via the Walden M.B.A. program.
Students learn skills to positively influence the development of children from infancy through preschool. The Child Development program specializations include writing and critical-thinking courses to help children with vocabulary, social skills, science and math concepts, and foundational learning.
This program is designed for students interested in a career in advertising, marketing, public relations, or promotions. Skill training allows students to explore interpersonal, intercultural, and organizational communication, as well as assess personal communication styles.
The CIS program incorporates business and technology training to prepare students for rapid advancement in the technology field, while enabling professionals to successfully analyze and evaluate information systems requirements.
The BS in Criminal Justice program trains students to recognize factors and theories on the nature, extent, and cause of crime while gaining perspective in civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness. Study in the collection and analysis of data, teamwork, and communication is also emphasized.
Bachelor of Science in Educational StudiesBachelor of Science in Educational Studies Positively affect the education field with a bachelor's degree that is designed to build a broad range of skills and knowledge. Walden's B.S. in Educational Studies is a good fit if you would like to advance or start a career in the field of education but are not currently interested in becoming a licensed teacher. Study some of today's most important areas, such as educational technology, diversity, law and ethics, learning theory, and creativity in the learning process.
This program incorporates policies, organization, financing and dynamics of the healthcare system.
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare ManagementBachelor of Science in Healthcare Management The need for healthcare managers who can manage, organize, and evaluate healthcare programs, organizations, and services will continue to expand based on an aging population and the demand for healthcare services in a variety of settings. Walden's B.S. in Healthcare Management can help you develop the experience and leadership skills to not only manage change within the healthcare system but also create it.
Application Development, Testing, and Quality Assurance
Database Administration and Data Center Operations
Networking and Operations
Security and Forensics
Self-Designed
The B.S. in Information Technology program will help you gain the combined technical, managerial, and organizational skills information technology employers seek. Study the information systems essential to virtually all organizations, participate in hands-on lab activities that encourage collaboration and problem-solving, and take the opportunity to learn to use resources to satisfy current and anticipated IT needs.
Combining academic theory with practical, hands-on experience, this degree program can help prepare you to excel in a career in the fast-growing field of instructional design and technology such as Instructional Coordinator/Designer, Training and Development Specialist, Curriculum Designer, Course Editor, Desktop Publishing, Web Design, or Multimedia Specialist.
Take the opportunity to gain crucial 21st-century skills and transform your passion for politics, public service, and societal change into a rewarding career. This program uses the latest technology to deliver a rich and engaging learning experience that can help empower you to navigate successfully among private, government, and nonprofit sectors. You can gain a deep understanding of political theory, as well as the tools and skills necessary to identify issues and effect positive change in your organization and your community. Through the program's multiple concentrations, you can earn a degree that will position you for graduate study, including law.
This bachelor program helps students understand the role of psychology in society and in professional decision-making. Students develop core psychology competencies before isolating a specialty that best fits individual interests.
Master's Degrees *BA/BS Degree is required for Graduate Degrees. *Master Degrees in Education require a valid teaching certificate
Whether you are beginning your accounting career or seeking to advance in your current profession through a deeper understanding of advanced accounting principles, Walden's M.S. in Accounting program can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen your analytical and critical-thinking skills while you explore the latest regulations, trends, and issues shaping the accounting industry.
Whether you are beginning your accounting career or seeking to advance in your current profession through a deeper understanding of advanced accounting principles, Walden's M.S. in Accounting & Management program can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen your analytical and critical-thinking skills while you explore the latest regulations, trends, and issues shaping the accounting industry.
Program Planning & Evaluation in Forensic Settings
Psychology & Legal Systems
M.S. in Health InformaticsM.S. in Health Informatics Learn the skills to combine advanced digital technologies and healthcare to improve effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare services through the use of electronic data.
The number of students attending higher education institutions is projected to grow significantly during the next decade. Learn to develop and lead programs, services, and learning experiences that can help these students realize their full potential. Understand the higher education environment across a range of functions as you explore the latest strategies and technologies to promote student success.
Through a mix of research, practical application, and coursework, Walden's newly CACREP-accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program can prepare you to integrate knowledge and skills into a career as a successful professional counselor. Developed by leading experts in the field, the CACREP-accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to meet the high standards set by CACREP and to provide continuity throughout your learning experience, with each course building upon key competencies.
*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.
This graduate program in nursing allows students to collaborate with other nurses and healthcare scholars while preparing for advanced nursing careers. Students must possess a BSN to enroll in the MSN - BSN track.
This graduate program in nursing allows students to collaborate with other nurses and healthcare scholars while preparing for advanced nursing careers. Students must possess an RN license to enroll in the MSN - RN track.
M.S. in Project ManagementM.S. in Project Management The M.S. in Project Management allows you to learn the management and technical skills required to lead a range of projects and help your organization achieve its strategic goals. Explore ways to communicate effectively with stakeholders and to control project risks as you successfully develop and deploy initiatives for your organization.
Apply psychological knowledge and research to practical situations while conducting independent research in pursuit of a career or further graduate or PhD. certificate study.
Students develop skills and methods to successfully manage public and private organizations. Curriculum includes specialized communication and administrative study to become a community leader.
Master of Public HealthMaster of Public Health Develop community health skills and solutions to health problems on a local, regional, national, and global scale while gaining exposure to diverse multicultural perspectives.
Meeting the demand for high-quality, accessible healthcare is one of society's most critical challenges. Walden's Ph.D. in Health Services can help prepare you for decision-making roles at a range of healthcare organizations in the private and public sectors. This degree program offers three ways to learn. Depending on your specialization, you can choose from the course-based, self-directed, or mixed-model format.
Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. Walden's Ph.D. in Human Services degree program is designed to help professionals in a broad range of settings including social services agencies, healthcare agencies, treatment facilities, and more develop their leadership and management skills to better support their communities.
Choose from two formats that best fit your learning style:
A course-based program of study that may allow you to complete your degree in less than 3 years.*
A self-directed option that allows you to conduct research independently while working closely with a faculty mentor on an area of interest about which you are passionate.
* Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.
Solve public health problems while contributing to research and practice in public health with curriculum focused on medical, social, political, ethical, and economic factors that contribute to community well-being.
Receive skill training and professional status in healthcare settings, private practices, academic positions, or consultants through specialization in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, General Psychology, Health Psychology, Organizational Psychology, and School Psychology (Licensure).
Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Public Management and Leadership
Public Policy
Public Safety Management
Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
Develop leadership skills to create plans, develop policies, and manage resources across economic sectors with scientifically and academically grounded practices through flexible distance learning.
Post-Doctoral Certificate *BA/BS Degree is required for Graduate Degrees.
Whether you are looking to advance your career in the business, nonprofit, or government sector, Walden's M.S. in Management program can help prepare you to successfully manage projects and processes and direct people. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organizational processes and systems, and motivate people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.