Welcome to Walden University
You can achieve a higher level of success. And you can start today.
At Walden, we believe that knowledge is most valuable when put to use in organizations, communities, and families. We offer over 60 online degree programs with more than 300 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 program areas include:
- Counseling
- Education
- Health Sciences
- Human Services
- Management
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
Walden is distinguished by high academic standards, experienced faculty, and a rigorous curriculum. Our advanced degrees are intended to advance the quality of life not just for the Walden graduate, but for everyone he or she encounters. Our programs help students achieve personal enrichment and career advancement. Walden graduates, in turn, enrich and advance the lives of countless others they serve.
As an accredited institution with over 40 years of experience, Walden has graduated more than 49,500 alumni, all of whom now have the credentials and desire to make a real difference and be a force for good.
Scholarships for New Students
Do you have an associate's degree? Receive a $1,500 scholarship when you enroll in one of our bachelor's programs and start classes on June 4, 2012.*
*New students deferring to a start date after June 4, 2012, will not be eligible for this offer. Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition. Students are still responsible for all other non-tuition costs, including but not limited to university and program fees. Certain program restrictions may apply.
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
With Walden’s Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.), you can develop skills and gain hands-on learning experience that can position you to advance into a leadership position as a consultant or executive. Sharpen your decision-making and leadership skills, broaden your knowledge of both theory and applied research, and gain the experience you need to manage positive change within your organization. Specializations focus on the latest research, theories, and trends influencing business.
Specializations
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Healthcare Management
- Information Systems Management
- International Business
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Self-Designed
- Social Impact Management
- Technology Entrepreneurship
Ph.D. in Health Services - Self-Directed
High-quality, accessible healthcare is in great demand. Through Walden’s Ph.D. in Health Services program, you can prepare for a leadership role in a range of public and private healthcare organizations. Gain an understanding of current health legislation, policy, and ethics and how they affect the delivery of healthcare today. Conduct original research as you position yourself to become a leader in the field.
Specializations
- Community Health Education and Advocacy
- Health Management and Policy
- Healthcare Administration
- Leadership
- Public Health Policy
- Self-Designed
Ph.D. in Management
Begin the next chapter in your career with a Ph.D. in Management from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this ACBSP-accredited program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. Whether you’re preparing to share your expertise as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant, Walden’s Ph.D. in Management will give you the credentials you need to help you reach your goals.
Specializations (in addition to the General Program)
- Accounting
- Engineering Management
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems Management
- Knowledge Management
- Leadership and Organizational Change
- Learning Management
- Operations Research
- Self-Designed
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Course-based
Learn to analyze and develop public policy that creates tangible social change with Walden’s Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration online degree program. With a focus on producing research that makes a difference in the field, this program explores current policy and legislation as it concerns issues of ethics and social justice. Gain management and leadership skills to further your public policy career so you can effectively and efficiently advocate for change that positively impacts individuals and communities.
Specializations (in addition to the General Program)
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency Management
- Health Policy
- Homeland Security Policy
- Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
- International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Law and Public Policy
- Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- Policy Analysis
- Public Management and Leadership
- Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Mixed-Model
Learn to analyze and develop public policy that creates tangible social change with Walden’s Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration online degree program. With a focus on producing research that makes a difference in the field, this program explores current policy and legislation as it concerns issues of ethics and social justice. Gain management and leadership skills to further your public policy career so you can effectively and efficiently advocate for change that positively impacts individuals and communities.
Specializations (in addition to the General Program)
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency Management
- Health Policy
- Homeland Security Policy
- Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
- International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Law and Public Policy
- Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- Policy Analysis
- Public Management and Leadership
- Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of The North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456.
Find information on costs, occupation types, completion rates, and median loan debt for these programs at http://waldendisclosures.com/