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My Walden University, an accredited institution, offers advanced degrees online to professionals who work to advance their careers as well as the greater good. Degree programs include management, education, health, and human services, and psychology.
Our rigorous programs are designed to help students make a difference in the lives of children, the health of communities, or the success of an organization.
Since 1970, Walden has stayed true to its mission: serving the higher education needs of professionals who work for positive social change. Our programs can help students achieve their goals of personal enrichment and career advancement. Our graduates, in turn, enrich and advance the lives of countless others they serve.
Business and Management
Today’s managers face unprecedented challenges driven by a global economy and technological innovation. To be an effective leader, you need the knowledge, confidence, and credentials that come with a respected degree you can earn online while contributing to the success of your organization.
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences
By fostering an applied research approach to topics that matter most to you, this program prepares you to be the go-to expert in your area. This program will broaden your knowledge and hone your research, critical thinking, and writing skills. The international community of experienced faculty supporting this program has prepared many alumni for second careers in publishing, teaching, and consulting.
Specializations
General Program
Accounting
Engineering Management
Finance
Information Systems Management
Knowledge Management
Leadership and Organizational Change
Learning Management
Operations Research
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
When you earn an M.B.A. from My Walden University, you will join a network of successful business executives who have enhanced their knowledge, expanded their influence, and advanced their careers by developing their leadership and management potential.
As a member of Laureate International Universities, My Walden University gives you access to more than 240,000 students from 58 campuses and 16 countries worldwide to broaden your knowledge and global perspective.
Specializations
General Program
Finance
Human Resources
Technology
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Project Management
Leadership
You may also be interested in the following degree programs and specializations:
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration
Ph.D. in Psychology
Organizational Psychology
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
M.S. in Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Human Services
Every day, you face a broader range of complex issues in an increasingly diverse population. With a Ph.D. in Human Services, you’ll acquire the action-oriented research skills and context-sensitive knowledge you need to continue improving the lives of others.
Ph.D. in Human Services
With a Ph.D. in Human Services, you’ll be recognized as an expert in a variety of public service settings. This research-intensive program of a few offered at a distance will equip you with action-oriented research skills and context-sensitive knowledge you can apply in such roles as an adjunct faculty member licensed independent social worker, or social services manager.
Specializations
Clinical Social Work
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Family Studies and Intervention Strategies
Human Services Administration
Social Policy Analysis and Planning
Self-Designed
You may also be interested in the following degree programs and specializations:
Ph.D. in Psychology
Ph.D. in Health Services
M.S. in Psychology
Counseling
With a degree that’s focused on counseling, you’ll gain the confidence, credentials, and knowledge you need to achieve more for yourself and your clients. Walden University’s distance-learning format connects you to the insights of your peers and allows you to master new skills while continuing to advance in your organization.
Ph.D. in Human Services with a Specialization in Counseling
The Counseling specialization in Human Services is designed to help you promote positive, health-oriented growth and change in today’s diverse communities. By learning and applying developmental theories, you’ll be able to help others achieve greater psychological, social, academic, vocational, and ethical development.
Ph.D. in Psychology
Becoming a change agent in your community, organization, and profession requires an ability to integrate theory, research, and methods of scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice that incorporate cultural and individual diversity. With a Ph.D. in Psychology, you’ll be better prepared to help individuals and groups with family, mental health, career, and educational issues.
Specializations
Counseling Psychology (Licensure)
Clinical Psychology (Licensure)
You may also be interested in the following degree programs and specializations:
Ph.D. in Psychology
School Psychology (Licensure)
Ph.D. in Human Services
Clinical Social Work
Family Studies and Intervention Strategies
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
Through a mix of research, practical application, and coursework, My Walden’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program will prepare you to integrate knowledge, skills, and research into a career as a successful professional counselor.
Designed by some of the leading experts in the field, the M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is developed to provide continuity throughout your learning experience, with each course building upon key competencies.
Nursing
You understand the needs of your patients and your organization and you see the opportunities for improvement. With Walden’s online M.S. in Nursing program, you can become an agent of change and a leader in your field.
M.S. in Nursing
This online program focuses on developing leaders and educators to fill critical roles in nursing. Based on educational and professional guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the American Nurses Association, this program uses nationally known experts to help you acquire the knowledge to educate nursing students, staff, and patients and prepare for current and future career opportunities.
Specializations
Education
Leadership and Management
You may also be interested in the following degree programs and specializations:
Ph.D. in Public Health
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Health Services
Public Health
My Walden’s public health program of the only distance-learning program of its kind that gives you the real-world skills and knowledge you need to promote wellness, disease prevention, and health promotion in your community.
Ph.D. in Public Health
By combining research skills with a deep understanding of the medical, social, ethical, and economic factors that affect a community’s well-being, you’ll be able to develop effective solutions to significant public health problems. With a theory-to-application model and a diverse network of experienced faculty and students, this program will prepare you to influence social policy and empower citizens in our global community.
Specializations
Community Health Promotion and Education
Epidemiology
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
With a new understanding of the complex factors influencing public health, you’ll be able to add knowledge and confidence to your desire to make a difference in your community. This practice-oriented program will connect you with a community of experienced faculty and students who will share their diverse perspectives on addressing public health challenges.
Specialization
Community Health
You may also be interested in the following degree programs:
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
M.S. in Nursing
My Walden University Education
My Walden shares your commitment to education. Whether you’re a teacher who wants to improve student achievement at the classroom, district, or state level; a college administrator pursuing a leadership role; or a professional seeking to offer your experience as a university professor, my Walden has an education degree that can help you reach your goal.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) With a Specialization in Teacher Leadership
This program was developed for high-performing classroom teachers who are passionate about teaching and lifelong learning. As a Doctor of Education, you will broaden your sphere of influence so that you can shape the future of education in your school, district, and community. The Ed.D. is ideal if you aspire to positions such as professional development coordinator, department chair, or university faculty member.
Ph.D. in Education
The Ph.D. in Education program produces leaders who can address the nation’s most pressing educational challenges. Each specialization is designed to meet both your professional interests and the needs of your school district, college, or university.
This degree is ideal if your career goals include serving as a superintendent, college president, faculty member at a university or community college, teacher, or administrator.
Specializations
General Program
Adult Education Leadership
Community College Leadership
Early Childhood Education
Educational Technology
Higher Education
K-12 Educational Leadership
Special Education
Self-Designed
M.S. in Education
The M.S. in Education program is designed to enhance your skills, improve your student’s achievement, and increase your earning potential. As an online program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time, when and where they choose.
Each specialization reflects the latest in research, best practices, and national standards. And Walden’s learning model encourages you to apply and assess new strategies in your classroom.
Specializations
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Educational Leadership
Elementary Reading and Literacy
Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas, Grades 6-12
Mathematics, Grades K-5
Mathematics, Grades 6-8
Middle-Level Education
Science, Grades K-8
Psychology
You’ve dedicated your career to making a difference. But to reach your professional goals, the right degree is essential. Walden’s online programs offer the flexibility and real-world skills you need to achieve personal and professional advancement.
Ph.D. in Psychology
Becoming a change agent in your community, organization, and profession requires an ability to integrate theories, research, and evidence-based practices that accommodate cultural and individual diversity. With a Ph.D. in Psychology, you’ll be better prepared as a researcher, educator, and practitioner helping individuals and groups with family, mental health, career, and educational issues.
Specializations
Clinical Psychology (Licensure)
Counseling Psychology (Licensure)
General Psychology
Educational Psychology Track
Research and Evaluation Track
Health Psychology
Organizational Psychology
School Psychology (Licensure)
M.S. in Psychology
With a master’s degree in psychology, you’ll be prepared to think critically about psychological theory, conduct basic or applied research, and use your knowledge in real-world situations. You’ll also be on the fast track to completing a Ph.D. in Psychology or succeeding in such rewarding careers as a medical educator, family therapist, drug and alcohol counselor, or human resources advisor. Specializations
General Program
Organizational Psychology and Development
You may also be interested in the following degree programs and specializations:
Ph.D. in Human Services
Counseling
Family Studies and Intervention Strategies
Clinical Social Work
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences
Leadership and Organizational Change
Public Administration
As a professional in the public sector, you’re dedicated to making a difference in your community. But in today’s highly politicized environment, the right degree is essential to getting your voice heard. With Walden’s flexible distance-learning formats, you can earn a higher degree without sacrificing your commitments to your family or constituents.
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration
To advance a new vision for policy-making, service delivery, and resource management, you need a grounding in scientific inquiry and scholarship. With numerous specializations, an international network of experienced faculty and students, and opportunities to tailor your studies to your interests, this program will give you the knowledge, confidence, and out-of-the-box thinking to influence public policy.
Specializations
General Program
Criminal Justice
Homeland Security Policy & Coordination
Health Services
International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
Knowledge Management
Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Public Management and Leadership
Public Policy
Public Safety Management
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Driving positive change in your community requires knowledge, confidence, and out-of-the-box thinking. By offering access to an international community of experienced students and faculty and the freedom to shape your studies around projects that matter to you, this program will prepare you to succeed in today’s increasingly complex public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
Specializations
General Program
Criminal Justice
Homeland Security Policy & Coordination
Health Services
International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
Knowledge Management
Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Public Management and Leadership
Public Policy
Public Safety Management
Criminal Justice
This specialization is designed for criminal justice professionals, including supervisors and managers in policing, courts, corrections, security, and associated support agencies, who aspire to move into management and administrative assignments. The coursework includes an in-depth review and discussion of contemporary decision-making models and issues confronting the American criminal justice system.
Homeland Security Policy & Coordination
This specialization prepares homeland security professionals to enact protective measures without having to compromise individual rights and freedoms. With this skill set, students are capable of effectively developing policies to protect individuals? security and freedom.
Health Services
As the healthcare environment changes, managers must quickly adapt to succeed. My Walden’s Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program with a Health Services specialization will help you gain valuable knowledge about health delivery systems, health policy, health administration, and health finance centers, so you can manage effectively and successfully in this unique environment.
Knowledge Management
This specialization prepares students to develop innovative solutions to their organization’s most critical challenges through the comprehensive creation, sharing, and use of knowledge and the effective education of adult learners. The curriculum is focused on organizational change (e.g., Total Quality, Six Sigma, re-engineering, Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award) and organizational learning, including the deployment of corporate universities.
Nonprofit Management and Leadership
As governmental and nongovernmental institutions increasingly overlap and evolve, the demand for well-educated management professionals to excel in public service continues to grow. My Walden M.P.A. program prepares public/nonprofit professionals to excel in this increasingly complex, politicized, intergovernmental environment.
Public Management and Leadership
Fundamental, rapid, and unpredictable changes are ubiquitous in public administration, making leadership more critical than ever before. This specialization provides professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills to assume the interrelated responsibilities of managing and leading during a time of change in any area of public administration.
Public Policy
This specialization provides a critical context within which organizations and individuals act in a democratic society. It will prepare you to function knowledgeably within this context and to help shape public policy development and implementation.
Public Safety Management
The emergencies we face in today’s complex environment call for a new leadership approach. Walden’s specialization in Public Safety Management offers emergency response professionals the skills to lead, manage, and motivate others during emergencies; build confident and capable teams; and address challenging ethical situations that may arise during duty.
International Nongovernmental Organizations
This specialization explores how countries organize, regulate, and foster nongovernmental activities; how international intergovernmental organizations operate; and how representatives of these organizations can learn from, partner with, and work within organizations worldwide.
By focusing on the effects of globalization and the cultures and sociopolitical environments of diverse nations and organizations, students in this specialization learn how to work effectively with nongovernmental organizations, voluntary organizations, and intergovernmental organizations around the world.
You may also be interested in the following degree programs and specializations:
Ph.D. in Public Health
Ph.D. in Health Services
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences
Ph.D. in Human Services
Criminal Justice
Master of Business Administration
Health Services
Nonprofit Management
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
My Walden University Accreditation
My Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org; 312-263-0456.
Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that the education you receive meets established standards of quality and will be recognized by employers and universities around the world.
My Walden University
Founded in 1970, Walden University is a leader in student-centered distance education. An accredited graduate institution with a mission for social change, Walden’s high academic standards are demonstrated by the dedication of its faculty and staff to programs that help students make a difference in their professions, their organizations, and their communities.
Mission Of My Walden University
Walden’s mission is to provide adult learners broad access to the highest quality post-secondary education through a distance-learning environment. Walden’s learner-centered programs prepare its graduates to achieve professional excellence and effect positive social change.
General Admission Requirements
Admission requirements vary by program but generally include the following:
Doctoral Programs
- Master’s degree (some programs allow entry with a bachelor’s degree)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Professional references
Master’s Programs
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Professional experience
- Professional references
Bachelor’s Completion Programs
- Associate’s degree or certain general education requirements
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
For specific requirements about your program of interest, complete the Information Request form.
My Walden University Tuition
Tuition varies by program but is comparable to that of other universities online. The total cost of your program will depend on the transfer of credit and your time to completion. For specific information and an informal review of credit, you may be eligible to transfer, complete the Information Request form.
My Walden University Financial Aid
A full range of financial aid options are available to you at My Walden:
- Federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans
- Payment plans
- Spousal and group discounts
- Fellowships
My Walden University student portal will also assist you with your employer’s tuition reimbursement plan.
Start Dates
My Walden University student portal offers frequent start dates so that you can begin your program when it’s most convenient for you. For information about start dates in your program of interest, complete the Information Request form.
Times to Completion
Ph.D.: Most Ph.D. students earn their degree in 4.5 years or less
Ed.D.: 3 years
Master’s Degree: 15 to 24 months
Bachelor’s Completion: 15 to 27 months
Transfer of Credit
You are encouraged to transfer credits from other institutions that are accredited regionally or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. My Walden student portal also recognizes credits earned through several professional associations.
Each program has the transfer of credit maximums and time limits to ensure that you benefit from the most up-to-date knowledge in your field. For an informal transfer-of-credit review, complete the Information Request form.
My Walden University Student Portal Services
At Walden University, you will be part of a community of learners supported by professionals who are committed to your success. The personal attention you will receive from the first time you contact my Walden University student portal login, through your orientation, courses, and research ensures that you can make informed decisions and focus on your studies.
Enrollment Advisor
As your primary contact when you inquire about my Walden student portal, your enrollment advisor will spend time understanding your educational goals, answering your specific questions, and guiding you through the application and admissions process. Your enrollment advisor will respond quickly and knowledgeably to your requests and make sure that you have a smooth transition to Walden’s student portal support team.
Financial Aid Counselor/Financial Counselor
You have several options for funding your education. If you apply for federal financial aid, a financial aid counselor will work with you to explain the process and complete the paperwork. Financial counselors in the bursar’s office can help you with payment plans, employer tuition assistance, and other options.
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My Walden University Online Customer Service
Unique to Walden, online advisors ease your transition to the online classroom with great customer service. They provide technical support and ensure that you have a trouble-free and rewarding learning experience.
Through a user-friendly software orientation, they will familiarize you with Walden’s learning environment. Once you begin your courses, they will serve as your guides, helping you navigate the online classroom.
Academic Advisor
As a new student, you’ll work with an academic advisor who specializes in your area to plan a Program of Study that matches your personal and professional interests. Your academic advisor will then monitor your progress through your program, assist you with university policies and procedures, and serve as your liaison with faculty members and staff in other Walden offices.
My Walden University Faculty Members
Your professors will work with you to make course projects relevant to your daily responsibilities and your career goals. They will respond quickly to your questions and provide timely feedback on assignments. If you are having difficulty, faculty members will work closely with you to ensure your success.
My Walden University Research Librarians
Through a partnership with Indiana University Bloomington’s library system, dedicated Walden librarians are available to assist you with your research. They will help you develop search strategies, identify and evaluate resources, and receive books and journal articles through a document-delivery service.
Academic Offices: Walden University
1000 Washington Avenue South
Suite 1210.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401.
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