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Accreditation
Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of The North Central Association (NCA)
Credit Transfer
Similar courses with a minimum grade of 'B' (3.0 on 4.0 scale) and passed within last 10 years can be transferred from accredited institutes. Transfer credits is also possible through Prior Learning Assessment, Professional Experience, Lifelong Learning for Walden Graduates, and Credits by exam (DANTES, SMARTS, AARTS, CCAF)
Location(s)
Minnesota - MN (Minneapolis)
Delivery Format
Online Education
Financial Support
Federal/State Loans, Grants, Scholarships and Active Duty/Veteran Benefits. For details, click on "Financial Aid" tab below.
On Campus Requirement
Residency requirements for all doctoral programs (20 units) and a few master degree programs
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College
Walden University is committed to provide the community with educational opportunities in order to transform people into scholar-practitioners so that positive changes could be derived in the society.
A brief Epitome of Walden University:
Walden University is an online learning community which provides its services internationally. A unique feature of Walden University is that it works without any imposition of discrimination of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, marital status and age etc.
Composition of Online learning community:
The online learning community of Walden University is comprised of the following.
In 1970, The Walden University was founded by Bernie and Rita Turner.
In 1972, the Walden University conferred 24 Ed.D.s and 46 Ph.D.’s at Naples, Fla.
In 1979, Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the request of Walden University for the provision of license. This license became a source of permission to confer Ph.D.’s and Ed.D.s in Minnesota.
In 1984, the curriculum was changed in the perspective of aligning the profession with social change.
In 1990 the institution got accreditation from North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS).
In 2001, Walden launched new programs in Public policy and administration for conferring MBA, MPA and Ph.D. degrees.
In 2005, Walden University celebrated the completion of 35 years.
In 2008, in the honor of former U.S. Secretary of Education Walden University named the College of Education as ‘The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership’.
In 2010, the University celebrated 40 years of working.
In 2011, at 46th annual commencement ceremony, the president Bill Clinton addressed the graduates.
In 2012, Cynthia G. Baum (Ph.D.) was regarded as the ninth president of Walden University.
Walden Awards:
The Walden University encourages the accomplishments of its students, faculty members, alumni, new graduates and the people/organizations that become a source of support for them. For this purpose different types of awards are given.
Following is the list of awards in accordance with their respective eligibilities.
Partnerships:
The Walden University creates partnerships with various organizations. These types of partnerships can provide the partners with multiple benefits.
The partners can get benefit from Walden University by enhancing the skills of their employees/workforce. Following are some of the effects of becoming a partner with Walden University.
Student Satisfaction:
The following figures are likely to provide the information about student satisfaction at Walden University.
Reviews / Comments on Walden University Online
Programs
Bachelor
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)- Health Informatics
- Accounting
- Application Development, Testing, and Quality Assurance
- Educational Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nursing
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Finance
- Child & Adolescent Studies
- Dual Concentration: Preschool & Infant/Toddler
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool
- Marketing
- New Media
- Online Work and Communities
- Organizational Communication
- Public Relations
- Self-Designed
- Self-Designed
- Healthcare Informatics
- Human Computer Interaction
- Information Systems Management
- Information Systems Security
- New Media Communication Technologies
- Online Work and Communities
- Computer Information Systems & Security
- Crime and Criminals
- Criminal Justice Management & Administration
- Homeland Security
- Human Services
- Forensics and the Law
- Leadership and Management
- Self-Designed
- Victims and Justice
- Child Development
- Disaster & Emergency Management
- Health & Cultural Diversity
- Health Communications
- Health Psychology and Behavior
- Self Designed
- Healthcare Management
- Database Administration & Data Center Operations
- Networking and Operations
- Security and Forensics
- Self-Designed
- General
- Business & Organization Change
- Human Factors & Interface Design
- General Program
- Global Issues and Social Justice
- Law and Legal Studies
- Public Service Through Civic Engagement
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Managing in the Public Environment
- Child Development - Infant/Toddler
- Child Development - PreSchool
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology Applied in Everyday Life
- Psychology Applied in Helping Professions
- Psychology Applied in the Workplace
- Psychology Preparation for Graduate Schools
Master
Master in Business Administration (M.B.A)- General MBA
- Corporate Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Healthcare Management
- Healthcare System Improvement
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Strategies for Sustainability
- Technology Management
- General MPA
- International Nongovernmental Organizations
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency Management
- Health Policy
- Homeland Security Policy & Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
- Law and Public Policy
- Local Government Management
- Nonprofit Management & Leadership
- Policy Analysis
- Public Management and Leadership
- Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
- Enterprise Information Security
- Project Management
- Business Information Management
- Career Counseling - General
- Accountants as Strategic Managers
- General
- Self-Designed
- Accounting for the Professional
- CPA Emphasis
- General
- Self-Designed
- Developmental Education
- General
- Teaching Adults English as Second Language
- Teaching Online
- Training & Performance Improvement
- Psychology - Counseling
- Psychology - General
- Research Administration
- Emergency Management
- General
- Homeland Security Policy
- Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
- Law and Public Policy
- Policy Analysis
- Public Management and Leadership
- Self-Designed
- Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
-
Leadership and Executive Management
- Homeland Security Policy & Coordination
- Self-Designed
- Emergency Management
- General
- Homeland Security Policy
- Law and Public Policy
- Policy Analysis
- Public Mgmt and Ldrshp
- Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
- Administration, Management and Leadership
- Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy
- Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field
- General
- Adolescent Literacy and Technology
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Grades K-12
- Educational Leadership
- Elementary Reading and Literacy: Grades PreK-6
- Elementary Reading and Math: Grades K-6
- Elementary Reading and Mathematics
- Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Grades K-12
- Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas: Grades 6-12
- Mathematics: Grades 6-8
- Mathematics: Grades K-5
- Middle Level Education: Grades 5-8
- Professional Development: Grades P-12
- Science: Grades K-8
- Special Education (Non-Licensure)
- Teacher Leadership: Grades K-12
- Teaching English Language Learners
- Forensic Counseling
-
Forensic Psychology
- General
- Community Settings
- Mental Health Applications
- Program Planning & Evaluation in Forensic Settings
- Psychology & Legal Systems
- M.S. in Health Informatics
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M.S. in Higher Education
- College Teaching & Learning
- Enrollment Management & Institutional Management
- General
- Global Higher Education
- Leadership for Student Success
- Leadership for Student Success
- Online & Distance Learning
- Functional Human Resource Management
- Functional Integrating and Strategic Human Resource
- Organizational Strategy
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M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
- General
- Online Learning
- Training and Performance Improvement
- Entrepreneurship
- General Management
- Human Resources Leadership
- Innovation & Technology
- Leader Development
- Leading Sustainability
- Project Management
- Self-Designed
- General Program
- Global Management
- Healthcare Management
- Human Resource Management
- Managers as Leaders
- Project Management
- Research Strategies
- Strategy and Operations
- Sustainable Management
- Technology Management
- Forensic Counseling
- General
- Trauma & Crisis Counseling
- M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
- M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- (MSN) - BSN Track
- (MSN) - RN Track
- Education (MSN) - BSN Track
- Education (MSN) - RN Track
- Informatics (MSN) - BSN Track
- Informatics (MSN) - RN Track
- Leadership & Mgmt (MSN) - BSN Track
- Leadership & Mgmt (MSN) - RN Track
- General
- Crisis Management & Response
- Health Psychology
- Leadership Development & Coaching
- Media Psychology
- Organizational Psychology & Nonprofit Management
- Organizational Psychology and Development
- Program Evaluation & Research
- Psychology of Culture
- Psychology, Public Administration & Social Change
- Social Psychology
- Terrorism & Security
- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
- Master of Health Management (M.H.M)
- General
- Management - Healthcare Informatics
- Management - IT Strategy and Governance
- Management - Managing Global Software & Service Supply Chains
- Information Security
- Information Security 2
- Software Engineering
- Software Engineering 2
Doctorate/Ph.D
Doctor of Business- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Information Systems Management
- International Business
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Self-Designed
- Social Impact Management
- Technology Entrepreneurship
- Ph.D. in Accounting
- Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
- Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- Higher Education and Adult Learning
- Higher Education Leadership
- Teacher Leadership
- Criminal Justice - Course-Based
- Criminal Justice - Mixed-Model
- Finance
- Finance (Course-Based)
- Human Resource Management (Course-Based)
- Information Systems Management
- Information Systems Management (Course Based)
- General
- Consultation
- Counseling and Social Change
- Forensic Mental Health
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- Trauma and Crisis
- General
- Adult Education Leadership
- Community College Leadership
- Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- Early Childhood and Primary Education
- Educational Technology (Course-Based)
- Higher Education
- K-12 Education Leadership
- Leadership, Policy and Change (Course-Based)
- Learning, Instruction, and Innovation (Course-Based)
- Self-Designed
- Special Education
- Community Health Education (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- Health Care Administration (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- Health Management and Policy (Self-Directed)
- Leadership (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- Public Health Policy (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- Self-Designed (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- Clinical Social Work (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- Counseling (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- Criminal Justice (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- Disaster, Crisis and Intervention (Course-Based)
- Family Studies and Intervention Strategies (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- General Progarm (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- Human Services Administration (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- Public Health (Course-Based)
- Self-Designed (Self-Directed)
- Social Policy Analysis and Planning (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- Knowledge Management
- Leadership and Organizational Change (Course-Based OR Self-Directed)
- Learning Management
- Operations Research
- Self-Designed
- General
- Counseling Psychology
- General Educational Psychology
- General Research Evaluation
- Health Psychology
- Organizational Psychology
- Ph.D. in Public Health
- Ph.D. in Public Health - Community Health Education and Promotion
- Mixed-Model program
- Local Gov't Management for Sustainable Communities (Course-Based OR Mixed-Model)
- Emergency Management (Mixed-Model)
- Health Policy (Course-Based OR Mixed-Model)
- Homeland Security Policy and Coordination (Course-Based OR Mixed-Model)
- Interdisciplinary Policy Studies (Course-Based OR Mixed-Model)
- International Non Governmental Organizations (Mixed-Model)
- Law and Public Policy (Course-Based OR Mixed-Model)
- International Non Governmental Organizations (Course-Based)
- Emergency Management (Course-Based)
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership (Course-Based OR Mixed-Model)
- Policy Analysis (Course-Based OR Mixed-Model)
- Terrorism, Mediation and Peace (Course-Based OR Mixed-Model)
- Public Management and Leadership (Course-Based OR Mixed-Model)
- Ph.D. Human Services - Counseling
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
- Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work
- Ph.D. in Engineering Management
- Ph.D. in Epidemiology
Certificate
Graduate Certificate- Advanced Project Management
- Applied Project Management
- Clinical Research Administration
- College Teaching and Learning
- Criminal Justice
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Engaging Culturally Diverse Learners
- Enrollment Management and Institutional Marketing
- Government Management
- Homeland Security
- Information Systems
- Integrating Technology in the Classroom
- Nonprofit Management
- Professional Development
- Public Management and Leadership
- Public Policy
- Strategic Planning and Public Policy
- Teacher Leadership
- Psychology Certificates
- Undergraduate Certificate in Homeland Security
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Informatics
- Nursing Leadership & Management
- Clinical Child Psychology
- Teaching Online
- Early Childhood Education: Birth-Grade 3
- Special Education, Emotional Behavioral Disorders: Grades K-12
- Special Education, Learning Disabilities: Grades K-12
- Instructional Design and Technology
Course
Individual Courses are offered (at every degree level) from following popular areas of study- Counseling and Social Service
- Education
- General Education
- Health Sciences
- Management and Technology
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Public Policy and Administration
Teacher Prep
Teacher Preparation Program with M.A. in Teaching- Special Education (Emotional/Behavioral Disorders)
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education (Learning Disabilities)
Special Edu.
Education Specialist (Ed.S)- Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
- Educational Leadership & Administration (Principal Preparation)
- Educational Technology
- Special Education - General
- Teacher Leadership
- Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
- Endorsement Programs - Emotional Behavioral Disorders: Grades K-12
- Endorsement Programs - Learning Disabilities: Grades K-12
- Emotional Behavioral Disorders: Grades K-12
- Learning Disabilities: Grades K-12
Why Walden
- Founded in 1970 (with over 40 years of experience)
- 50 online degree programs with more than 225 specializations and concentrations
- Network of 44,000 alumni Students
- Accredited Institute (HLC)
- Academic Advising
- Library and Research Centers
- Writing Center
- Undergraduate Tutoring
- Practicum and internships opportunities
- Learning on the go with MobileLearn technology
- Virtual Field Experience (VFE®) allows students to observe and learn from experts.
- Academic Residencies
- Student Organizations
- Degree programs for international students
- Financial Support
- Academic Support
- Disabilities Support
- Technical Support
- Career Support
- Policy and Appeals Support
Accreditation
- Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of The North Central Association
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Schools
Schools- School of Counseling and Social Service
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Management
- School of Nursing
- School of Psychology
- School of Public Policy and Administration
College
- The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership
About
Mission:Walden University is committed to provide the community with educational opportunities in order to transform people into scholar-practitioners so that positive changes could be derived in the society.
A brief Epitome of Walden University:
Walden University is an online learning community which provides its services internationally. A unique feature of Walden University is that it works without any imposition of discrimination of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, marital status and age etc.
Composition of Online learning community:
The online learning community of Walden University is comprised of the following.
- Faculty
- Students
- Alumni
- Visiting scholars
- National experts
- Government, corporate or academic partners
- Friends
In 1970, The Walden University was founded by Bernie and Rita Turner.
In 1972, the Walden University conferred 24 Ed.D.s and 46 Ph.D.’s at Naples, Fla.
In 1979, Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the request of Walden University for the provision of license. This license became a source of permission to confer Ph.D.’s and Ed.D.s in Minnesota.
In 1984, the curriculum was changed in the perspective of aligning the profession with social change.
In 1990 the institution got accreditation from North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS).
In 2001, Walden launched new programs in Public policy and administration for conferring MBA, MPA and Ph.D. degrees.
In 2005, Walden University celebrated the completion of 35 years.
In 2008, in the honor of former U.S. Secretary of Education Walden University named the College of Education as ‘The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership’.
In 2010, the University celebrated 40 years of working.
In 2011, at 46th annual commencement ceremony, the president Bill Clinton addressed the graduates.
In 2012, Cynthia G. Baum (Ph.D.) was regarded as the ninth president of Walden University.
Walden Awards:
The Walden University encourages the accomplishments of its students, faculty members, alumni, new graduates and the people/organizations that become a source of support for them. For this purpose different types of awards are given.
Following is the list of awards in accordance with their respective eligibilities.
- Graduating masters and doctoral students enjoy the honor of getting Contribution to the Profession Award.
- Graduating doctoral students enjoy the honor of getting Frank Dilley Award for Outstanding Doctoral Study.
- Faculty (doctoral study chairs) enjoys the honor of getting Rita Turner Award.
- Graduating Ph.D. students enjoy the honor of getting Harold L. Hodgkin son Award.
- Faculty (dissertation chairs) enjoys the honor of getting Bernard L. Turner Award.
- Graduates of the M.B.A. program enjoy the honor of getting M.B.A. Program Project Award—Outstanding New Venture Plan.
- Graduates of the M.B.A. program enjoy the honor of getting M.B.A. Program Project Award—Outstanding Business Consultancy Plan.
- Graduates, alumni, and faculty members enjoy the honor of getting Research Symposium Poster Session Award.
- Family or friends who become a source of support for graduating students enjoy the honor of getting Above and Beyond Award.
- Alumni enjoy the honor of getting Outstanding Alumni Award.
- Faculty enjoys the honor of getting Extraordinary Faculty Award and Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence.
- Graduates enjoy the honor of getting Outstanding Thesis Award.
Partnerships:
The Walden University creates partnerships with various organizations. These types of partnerships can provide the partners with multiple benefits.
The partners can get benefit from Walden University by enhancing the skills of their employees/workforce. Following are some of the effects of becoming a partner with Walden University.
- Fostering critical-thinking, analytical and team-building skills through the career-oriented and relevant curriculum which is provided by the Walden University.
- Immediacy in applying the relevant skills and knowledge which the employees gain through Walden University.
- Enhancing interpersonal skills and communication skills which the employees gain through online courses requiring active participation.
- Provision of flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of working adult learners.
Affiliations:
The Walden University is proudly affiliated with the following:
- NEA academy- Online Learning for your life.
- Association of Washington School Principals
- 76 noble-Justice by Action
Important facts about the University:
Demonstrating Accountability, Transparency, and Assessment (DATA):
The project named as Demonstrating Accountability, Transparency, and Assessment (DATA) has been launched by the Walden University in order to provide information to the people about the students of Walden University.
The project named as Demonstrating Accountability, Transparency, and Assessment (DATA) has been launched by the Walden University in order to provide information to the people about the students of Walden University.
Some Highlights Include:
- % of students working Full-time or as self-employed = 85%.
- % of women in the Walden’s Students body = 77%.
- % of students highly satisfied/ satisfied with their experience in the Walden University = 85%.
- % of students who like to recommend Walden University to others = 85%.
- Numbers of students satisfied with the faculty members of Walden University = 4 out of 5.
Student population and demography:
The following figures provide the statistics of student population and demography at Walden University.
The following figures provide the statistics of student population and demography at Walden University.
Student Satisfaction:
The following figures are likely to provide the information about student satisfaction at Walden University.
Faculty Satisfaction:
The following figure is likely to provide the information about the satisfaction of faculty members at Walden University.
The following figure is likely to provide the information about the satisfaction of faculty members at Walden University.
Financial Aid
Federal Aid- Federal Stafford Loans
- Federal Work-Study
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Graduate PLUS Loans
- Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) for Undergraduate Students
- Federal TEACH Grant
- Commitment to Social Change Scholarship
- Dave Palmer Military Scholarship
- National Public Service Scholarship
- NEA Scholarship
- Presidential Scholarship
- Terry O’Banion Leadership Scholarship
- League for Innovation in the Community College Scholarship
- Higher Education Excellence Scholarship
- League for Innovation in the Community College–Future Educators Scholarship
- Teacher of the Year Recipient Scholarship
- Don E. Ackerman Research Fellowship in Educational Leadership
- Fellowship in Research and Applications for Social Change
- Research Fellowship in Distance Education
- Limited-Time Tuition Savings
- Tuition-Reduction Opportunities
- Private Education Loans
- Monthly Payment Plans
- Higher Education Professional Development Program
- Veteran Benefits
- Financial Assistance for International Students
- Nursing Scholarship Resources
- Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)
- Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Military Tuition Assistance Top-Up Program
- VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program
- Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program
Online Schools
Trades & Careers