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Walden University

Walden University

Overview of Walden University

Walden University, founded in 1970, is a research-intensive distance learning school geared for working professionals. The University offers online courses leading to Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in management, education, psychology, and health and human services. Walden challenges its students to become "scholar-practitioners" by integrating scholarly research with expertise as a skilled practitioner in their field. Walden is the online flagship of Laureate International Universities, a leading global network of accredited online and campus-based institutions.

Points of Distinction

  • Convenience of online course completion
  • Award-winning Student Support Team
  • Writing center staff to assist students with scholarly writing
  • Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association

Areas of Study

Walden University offers over 20 advanced degree programs (Masters and Doctorates), all of which can be completed online. Program courses are offered in either 16-week semesters or 12-week quarters. Degree programs are available from the following schools of study:

  • Education
  • Engineering and Applied Science
  • Psychology
  • Health and Human Services
  • Management
  • Public Administration

Walden University Admissions

The Walden admissions process focuses on selecting adult learners who can benefit from a distance-learning approach and who are most likely to make significant contributions to their classes and their professions. Bachelor’s programs are designed for students who are at least 24 years of age. Interested applicants can contact the school online to start the admissions process.

Walden University Faculty Quality

Walden's faculty is diverse and vibrant. Instructors possess a wide range of educational and experiential backgrounds and are gifted as both teachers and mentors.

Walden University Student Body

Students at Walden are mid-career professionals dedicated to professional achievement and lifelong learning. Most of them are motivated not only by making a positive change in their careers but also by the sharing of diverse perspectives and exchange of ideas with fellow students.

Walden University Student Life

Walden does not have a campus. All courses are offered over the Internet. The online classroom environment is asynchronous, meaning that students participate at their convenience within an assigned period. Weekly discussion topics, required readings, and assignments are all listed in an online syllabus provided to students. Many programs use a Personal Start Page that offers central access to courses, student information, and support services.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Administration

  • Education General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration General

Counseling

  • Counseling Psychology General
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • School Psychology General

Engineering Design

  • Engineering Science General

Family and Consumer

  • Child Development

Health and Human Services

  • Human Services General
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Public Health General (MPH DPH)

Health and Nursing

  • Nursing Administration (MSN MS PhD)

Information Technology

  • Information Technology

Management and Administration

  • Business Administration and Management General
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Public Administration General
  • Public Policy Analysis General

Medical Assisting and Nursing

  • Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
  • Nursing Administration (MSN MS PhD)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN ASN BSN MSN)
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing

Medical and Dental Administration

  • Health Services Administration
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Psychology

  • Clinical Psychology General
  • Counseling Psychology General
  • Health/Medical Psychology
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology General
  • Psychology General
  • School Psychology General

Public

  • Public Administration General
  • Public Policy Analysis General

Teaching

  • Education General
  • Teacher Education Multiple Levels

e-Business/ e-Commerce

  • Management Information Systems General

Coursework or Degrees

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Bachelor
  • Doctorate
  • Master

Campus Locations

Online

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