Walden University Programs

Programs:

Bachelors Degrees  |  Masters Degrees  |  Doctoral Degrees  |  Post Doctoral Certificates

Bachelors Degrees

  • B.S. in Child Development
    Early childhood, especially those years from infancy through preschool, is a time of discovery, learning, and growth. Caring, well-educated adults can impact children's success in school and in life. You, too, could become one of the dedicated professionals who have what it takes to bring a lasting and positive influence to the lives of our youngest learners. Whether youŐre interested in entering this rewarding profession or advancing your current career in early childhood education, Walden can help you take the next step in achieving your goals through our Bachelor of Science in Child Development.

    Concentrations:

    Preschool
    • Explores the roles and responsibilities of the preschool professional and the development of language and vocabulary, social skills, and scientific and mathematical concepts in preschool children. Through seminar-style connections courses, you'll develop critical-thinking and writing skills as you link theoretical teaching to practical application.
    Infant/Toddler
    • Examines the foundations of development and the importance of relationships to the social and emotional well-being of infants and toddlers. Through seminar-style connections courses, you will develop critical-thinking and writing skills as you link theoretical teaching to practical application.
    Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
  • B.S. in Business Admin - Finance
    In this concentration, you'll learn how to effectively assess and guide the operation of an organization. The curriculum will help you gain insights into the key financial levers of an organization, and as a result, help Management direct the organization to optimize its value to both its employees and other shareholders.

  • B.S. in Business Admin - General
    This program puts working professionals like you on a clear path to lifelong learning and success. Maximizing your career opportunities, making important contributions to your profession, reaching your potential–you define success, and Walden will help you achieve it. Through a program that combines academic theory with practical application, and includes courses in Ethical Leadership and in Social Responsibility, you'll gain knowledge and experience in areas vital to business and society. You can transfer in up to 135 credits, with no time limit, and focus up to 75 percent of your program on business courses while completing general education requirements. As part of a community of other motivated adult learners and supportive faculty around the world, you'll be prepared for a growing number of job opportunities. You'll also be ready to continue your education in a range of graduate programs, including the M.B.A. offered in our School of Management, which is ranked in the top 10 largest online graduate programs for business by enrollment, according to Financial Times and U.S. News & World Report.

  • B.S. in Business Admin - Human Resource Mgmt
    This concentration will help you develop insights into recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, job design, training, retention, and turnover. In addition, you'll explore how economic, social, psychological, legal, and cultural forces influence employment relations.

  • B.S. in Business Admin - Information Systems
    In the Information Systems concentration, you'll learn how to leverage technology to meet your organization's strategic goals by evaluating technology options, developing methods for transferring and assimilating new technology, and managing large, complex projects.

  • B.S. in Business Admin - Marketing
    This concentration will help you develop insights into an organization's marketing effort by learning not only the traditional disciplines of alternate marketing channels, sales Management, advertising and research, but also emerging marketing approaches related to consumer motivation, global customer Management, customer relationship Management, and marketing on the Internet.

  • B.S. in Business Admin - Mgmt
    This concentration provides students with advanced knowledge and skill in international Management, human resource Management, and knowledge Management. The focus is on aligning contemporary Management practices with strategic direction. Students focus on emerging trends in the international business arena, techniques for attracting and retaining effective human resources, and integrating knowledge Management with quality initiatives and organizational change.

  • B.S. in Instructional Design & Technology - Business & Organization Change

  • B.S. in Instructional Design & Technology - General
    Walden's online B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program prepares you to design effective learning experiences and training programs. Whether you are working in higher education, corporate training, or military and government training settings, you can benefit from this online degree program–one of the few of its kind in the nation 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.

    Concentrations
    • General
    • Business and Organizational Change
    • Human Factors and Interface Design

  • B.S. in Instructional Design & Technology - Human Factors & Interface Design

  • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies)
    Walden's B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies gives you a unique opportunity to define your own course of study and gain exposure to a wide range of topics. This online degree program provides a solid academic foundation as it prepares you for a successful and satisfying career across many professions. Through the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, you have the flexibility to select two areas of disciplinary focus from Walden's undergraduate majors. Additional experiences in a seminar, internship, study abroad or service learning, and two research-driven capstone courses help you broaden your capacity to answer questions, solve problems, and address topics that are too broad to be covered by a single discipline or profession in today's complex global society.

  • BS CIS - Educational Computing
    The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed to prepare you with the technical and business skills to use technology to help people and organizations as you advance your career in information technology - the fastest-growing sector in the economy, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gain the knowledge to work collaboratively within your organization to analyze and evaluate information processing needs and construct solutions from an ever-changing set of technologies.

  • BS CIS - Healthcare Informatics
    The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed to prepare you with the technical and business skills to use technology to help people and organizations as you advance your career in information technology - the fastest-growing sector in the economy, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gain the knowledge to work collaboratively within your organization to analyze and evaluate information processing needs and construct solutions from an ever-changing set of technologies.

  • BS CIS - Human Computer Interaction
    The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed to prepare you with the technical and business skills to use technology to help people and organizations as you advance your career in information technology - the fastest-growing sector in the economy, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gain the knowledge to work collaboratively within your organization to analyze and evaluate information processing needs and construct solutions from an ever-changing set of technologies.

  • BS CIS - Information Systems Management
    The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed to prepare you with the technical and business skills to use technology to help people and organizations as you advance your career in information technology - the fastest-growing sector in the economy, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gain the knowledge to work collaboratively within your organization to analyze and evaluate information processing needs and construct solutions from an ever-changing set of technologies.

  • BS CIS - Information Systems Security
    The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed to prepare you with the technical and business skills to use technology to help people and organizations as you advance your career in information technology-the fastest-growing sector in the economy, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gain the knowledge to work collaboratively within your organization to analyze and evaluate information processing needs and construct solutions from an ever-changing set of technologies.

  • BS CIS - Online Work and Communities
    The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed to prepare you with the technical and business skills to use technology to help people and organizations as you advance your career in information technology - the fastest-growing sector in the economy, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gain the knowledge to work collaboratively within your organization to analyze and evaluate information processing needs and construct solutions from an ever-changing set of technologies.

  • BS CIS - Self-Designed
    The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed to prepare you with the technical and business skills to use technology to help people and organizations as you advance your career in information technology - the fastest-growing sector in the economy, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Gain the knowledge to work collaboratively within your organization to analyze and evaluate information processing needs and construct solutions from an ever-changing set of technologies.

  • Psychology Applied in Everyday Life
    If you have a general interest in psychology, consider the Psychology Applied to Everyday Life concentration. Gain a solid foundation and knowledge of psychological principles and practices that relate to many different occupations. Build on your ability to relate to all types of people as you increase your understanding of life in a complex world.

  • Psychology Applied in Helping Professions
    For those interested in professions like counseling or social work who want to gain knowledge in psychology or help prepare themselves for an advanced degree, the Psychology Applied to the Helping Professions concentration provides a foundation for advancement. Learn about psychological development at all stages of life. Study the most common psychological disorders and keys to effective diagnoses. Increase your abilities in research, statistics, and data analysis.

  • Psychology Applied in the Workplace
    If you want to apply knowledge of psychology to a nonprofit, government, or business environment, the Psychology Applied to the Workplace concentration will help you handle all types of work situations as you identify various influences on behavior. Learn the basic principles of decision-making and factors that affect it. Apply principles of conflict management and peace building as solutions for individual and group issues.

  • Psychology Preparation for Graduate Schools
    Begin preparing now for an advanced degree in psychology through the Preparation for Graduate Studies concentration. Expand your knowledge across all major areas from human development to professional ethics. Learn to conduct research, analyze data, and present your findings. Increase your understanding of what influences social behavior as you develop the quantitative and qualitative analytical skills needed for graduate study.

Masters Degrees (Return To Top)

  • Special Education Endorsement Programs
    The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership offers state-approved* Special Education Endorsement Programs with an optional M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education. For licensed teachers who want to transition into a special education classroom or bring these skills to their current teaching area, our practical, accelerated programs combine the flexibility of online learning with hands-on field experiences. In 9 to 17 months (depending on program choice and individual progress), you can enhance your skills and increase your professional opportunities by fulfilling the requirements needed to teach K-12 students with special needs.

    Our endorsement programs include

    Special Education Endorsement Programs with an M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education (17 months)
    • Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K-12)
    • Learning Disabilities (K-12)
    Special Education Endorsement Programs alone (9 months)
    • Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K-12)
    • Learning Disabilities (K-12)
    *Walden University's endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for endorsement or add-on licensure in Minnesota. Candidates for this program must already hold a valid elementary or secondary teaching license. Walden's enrollment advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about endorsements. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state endorsement requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be endorsed.
  • M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership (M.S. NP)
    M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership Nonprofit organizations employ a sizable and increasing share of the nation’s workforce, with employment growth outpacing a number of major industries. Advance your career in this important high-growth sector as you enhance your ability to create positive social change. Whatever your background, gain the management and organizational skills you need to lead diverse and complex nonprofits. Broaden your perspective of nonprofits through international themes and concepts incorporated throughout your coursework. Complete Walden University’s program in just 18 months, depending on individual progress.

  • Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 3) - (16 months)
    This state-approved* program offers an in-depth look at increasing positive child development from infancy through the early grades. Help build a solid foundation for these early learners now and well into their future. This program is based on national and academic standards.

    Specifically, you will

    * Address typical and atypical child behavior.

    * Learn strategies to encourage a child's skill development and expand on his or her individual strengths and abilities.

    * Participate in virtual and supervised fieldwork to understand the factors that contribute to the learning lives of infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-aged children.

    * Complete your program working on-site with a certified early childhood educator.

    Completion Requirements

    * 37 total semester credit hours

    * Professional Portfolio

    Estimated time to completion: 16 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

    *Walden University's teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden's advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

  • Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 3) - (20 months)
    This state-approved* program offers an in-depth look at increasing positive child development from infancy through the early grades. Help build a solid foundation for these early learners now and well into their future.

    Based on national and academic standards, this program can lead to a master's degree with only two additional research courses. Our Master of Arts in Teaching was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers in order to expand your teaching repertoire and help you make a significant impact on young children.

    Specifically, you will

    * Address typical and atypical child behavior.

    * Learn strategies to encourage a child's skill development and expand on his or her individual strengths and abilities.

    * Participate in virtual and supervised fieldwork to understand the factors that contribute to the learning lives of young children ranging from infants and toddlers to early elementary grades.

    * Complete your program working on-site with a certified early childhood educator.

    Completion Requirements

    * 43 total semester credit hours

    * Professional Portfolio

    Estimated time to completion: 20 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

    *Walden University's teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden's advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

  • M.B.A. - Accounting for Managers
    Designed for business managers seeking a greater understanding of accounting tools and concepts, this specialization will prepare you to work more effectively with internal accounting departments as well as outside agencies. Learn how to manage the budget process and communicate results with various stakeholders. Gain a deeper knowledge of the regulatory issues brought forth by Sarbanes-Oxley and what they mean for your organization. In depth financial reporting analysis will take up where the budget leaves off, showing you how to make the most of financial reporting.

  • M.B.A. - Entrepreneurship
    With a specialization in Entrepreneurship, gain hands-on experience in successfully launching a new business or fostering an entrepreneurial spirit within an existing company. Draw from both theory and practice to navigate the risks and rewards associated with becoming an entrepreneur. Learn how to identify opportunities and effectively navigate the challenges associated with becoming an entrepreneur—managing risk, inspiring innovation, and promoting collaboration among employees. Become prepared to jump-start a new or existing business.

  • M.B.A. - Finance
    With a specialization in Finance, broaden your knowledge of corporate finance in order to make better informed and more profitable business decisions. Participate in a comprehensive overview of financial principles and accepted practices in financial markets, thrift institutions, commercial and investment banking, and more. Analyze legal and ethical issues across a broad spectrum of companies and industries to support your decision-making process. Complete your program with a real-world case study in financial modeling.

  • M.B.A. - Human Resources
    Today's diverse workplace requires managers to have a greater understanding of issues related to recruiting, retaining, and managing their talent base. Through a specialization in Human Resource Management, develop a deeper awareness of leadership styles and how they impact individuals and teams. Explore organizational behavior theory as well as key communication strategies in working with U.S. and international companies. Ultimately, gain the tools and strategies to counsel management on how to lead a high-functioning team.

  • M.B.A. - Leadership
    Realize your potential to inspire others and influence the future of your organization with a specialization in Leadership. Explore various perspectives of what makes a good leader and evaluate your own leadership style. Through an ongoing process of self-reflection, new knowledge, and hands-on experience, build upon your existing leadership strengths and enhance your expertise in effective communication, change management, organizational culture, ethics, global business, and more. Complete the program with a better understanding of your own values and vision as a leader.

  • M.B.A. - Marketing
    With a specialization in Marketing, you stay ahead of the curve in an industry influenced by technology and a vastly changing consumer base. Refresh your knowledge of marketing fundamentals, including analyzing markets and product positioning, with new advertising and sales strategies impacted by technology. In addition, expand your global perspective of marketing by assessing international marketplaces. At the conclusion of your program, you emerge prepared to leverage new marketing opportunities to drive your company's profitability and growth.

  • M.B.A. - Project Management
    Projects are becoming a common way for organizations to address business opportunities and challenges. Through a specialization in Project Management, develop the relevant knowledge and strategies required to successfully manage projects of various scopes and sizes. Learn how to avoid typical project pitfalls of missed deadlines and mismanaged resources with strategic processes that you can apply to your own organization. Explore current theories and research and put your newfound project management skills to work in real-world exercises.

  • M.B.A. - Risk Management
    This specialization was developed in collaboration with the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (AICPCU) to address the area of risk Management and insurance. Enhance your M.B.A. degree with additional expertise in assessing an organization's exposure to product, professional, and environmental liabilities. Learn how to choose alternative techniques to reduce exposure and risks and implement a risk-assessment tool to evaluate future risks.

  • M.B.A. - Technology
    Discover how to link business strategy with innovation through a specialization in Technology. Within this program, learn how to identify emerging technologies, foster an environment that encourages innovation, and explore current technologies and related processes employed by successful organizations of different scopes and sizes. Whether you work in technology or seek a greater understanding of it to accelerate your business, become prepared to integrate and leverage technology to enhance your competitive advantage.

  • M.I.S.M. - Business Information Management
    Learn key approaches to integrating enterprise-wide information to support business strategy and decision-making. Examine and apply techniques for inference and discovery in large data sets as well as for data acquisition, storage, data mining, text mining and data retrieval and analysis.

  • M.I.S.M. - Customer Relationship Marketing
    Understand the market and its relationship to the successful management of today's business organizations. Review marketing strategies that drive profitability and the appropriate marketing mix decisions. Learn the architecture and function of CRM systems for planning, deployment and management.

  • M.I.S.M. - Enterprise Information Security
    Gain an understanding of the fundamental issues and techniques in information systems security. Develop a thorough understanding of information security issues and the importance of keeping systems safe from tampering and disclosure. Identify management structures and processes for enterprise information security and the legal, regulatory, audit, and policy issues surrounding security.

  • M.I.S.M. - IT Strategy and Governance
    Develop and implement business strategies that give your organization a competitive advantage. Understand the current competitive environment and forecast future changes that could affect your organization. Align information systems with corporate strategy to boost your organization's effectiveness.

  • M.I.S.M. - Managing Global Software & Service Supply Chain
    Organize development projects in the global service marketplace, based on key considerations and best practices in outsourced and offshore development. Analyze the most important issues and practices for both clients and service providers, including legal, economic, cultural, and intellectual property issues; IT and business process outsourcing; global human resources; service supply chain management; and governance and client relationship management.

  • M.P.A. - Health Policy
    Americans have seen radical changes in the health care industry over the past several years. Gain valuable knowledge about health delivery systems, health policy, health administration, and health finance centers so you can manage and navigate effectively and successfully in this dynamic environment.

  • M.P.A. - Homeland Security Policy
    Today's complex public safety environment demands smart policy on emergency response strategies. Prepare to implement protective measures and policies without compromising individual rights and freedoms. With this knowledge, you are equipped to effectively develop policy to protect individuals' safety and freedom.

  • M.P.A. - Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
    Public policy encompasses a wide range of issues from legislative rulings to homeland security. Gain a more thorough understanding of complex and interrelated policy challenges, including public health and safety, urban sprawl, immigration, and affordable housing. Learn to work with government and community shareholders as you broaden your public policy perspective.

  • M.P.A. - Law and Public Policy
    Legal decisions and the law have a significant impact on the creation of public policy. Discover the relationships between law and public policy and access vital legal knowledge available to public policy practitioners. Gain a solid background in legal concepts, cases, and current trends that will give you a head start if you decide to pursue a law degree or if you encounter legal questions in your workplace.

  • M.P.A. - Local Government Management
    Today's local leaders must understand how to create and maintain sustainable communities that are environmentally sound, economically prosperous, and socially equitable. Explore the interrelated elements that make a community viable and access the tools and resources for sustainable community development as you prepare for a career as a town manager, department head, or director of a social service organization.

  • M.P.A. - Nonprofit Management & 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. Excel in the public or nonprofit sector by understanding how to work with government and businesses to address shared issues.

  • M.P.A. - Policy Analysis
    Policy shapes the workings of government and its partners. 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 work collaboratively to help shape public policy development and implementation.

  • M.S. degree program in Nursing (B.S.N - M.S. degree program in Nursing) - Education
    Graduates of the Walden M.S. degree program in Nursing have the knowledge and skills to be leaders in the profession and contribute to positive social change in their communities and throughout the world. The Education specialization addresses the growing need for nurse educators so additional students can be admitted to nursing programs. Nurses also provide essential education in staff development, patient/family, schools, occupational, and community settings.

  • M.S. degree program in Nursing (B.S.N - M.S. degree program in Nursing) - Informatics
    Learn how you can more effectively utilize information technology to enhance the quality of patient care. This specialization offers a multidisciplinary approach to informatics by blending nursing science, computer science, and information science. Coursework focuses on such key areas as information systems, database concepts, and effective project management. Fieldwork experience provides you with the opportunity to apply your new knowledge immediately.

    Students who enter the program with a bachelor's degree in nursing complete the following core curriculum and then progress on to the courses in the nursing informatics specialization.

  • M.S. degree program in Nursing (B.S.N - M.S. degree program in Nursing) - Leadership & Mgmt
    As a nurse, you shape the future of patient care every day. Through our Leadership and Management specialization, gain the knowledge and confidence you'll need to advance your career and become a leader in the field of nursing.

  • M.S. degree program in Nursing (BSN-M.S. degree program in Nursing)
    Registered nurses are the vital front line in patient care. Charged with day-to-day implementation of policies and procedures, they understand the needs of patients and the organizations where they work. With a Walden University M.S. degree program in Nursing, you can gain the knowledge, skills, and influence to affect more lives and make an even bigger difference - for your patients, your organization, and the future of health care.

  • M.S. degree program in Nursing (RN-M.S. degree program in Nursing) - General
    Registered nurses are the vital front line in patient care. Charged with day-to-day implementation of policies and procedures, they understand the needs of patients and the organizations where they work. With a Walden University MS Degree in Nursing, you can gain the knowledge, skills, and influence to affect more lives and make an even bigger difference - for your patients, your organization, and the future of health care.

  • M.S. degree program in Nursing (RN-M.S. degree program in Nursing) - Informatics
    Learn how you can more effectively utilize information technology to enhance the quality of patient care. This specialization offers a multidisciplinary approach to informatics by blending nursing science, computer science, and information science. Coursework focus on such key areas as information systems, database concepts, and effective project management. Fieldwork experience provides you with the opportunity to apply your new knowledge immediately.

    Applicants who have a diploma, A.D.N., or bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing and are licensed registered nurses may be accepted in the M.S. program in Nursing, provided they fulfill the general education requirements. Once applicants meet these requirements, they are admitted to Walden and begin taking the foundational courses. Students then progress on to the core curriculum, the specialization courses, and finally, the capstone courses.

  • M.S. in Clinical Research
    M.S. in Clinical Research Administration Program This practice-oriented online degree program features a relevant, current curriculum designed to provide insight into the most recent developments in the clinical research field. It emphasizes state-of-the art knowledge of clinical research execution and management through analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical testing activities. The forward-looking curriculum will give you the strong background in clinical research management required for leadership positions in companies and organizations across the industry.

  • M.S. in Ed. - Adolescent Literacy and Technology
    The value of technology in promoting adolescent literacy is one of the most exciting developments in the field of education today. In this specialization, you will develop cutting-edge expertise in the use of technology to motivate middle- and high-school students, enabling you to help them achieve higher degrees of literacy and achievement across all content areas. You will also learn how to help your students tap into the skills they use in their technology-rich lives outside of the classroom to improve their overall literacy.

  • M.S. in Ed. - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (Grades K-12)
    This specialization is based on standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), International Reading Association (IRA), and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The alignment of curriculum, assessment, and instruction is a complex task but helps to meet this goal: All children can learn. Instituting standards in grades K-12 inherently levels the playing field, suggesting the same achievement goals for all students, regardless of socioeconomic conditions, ethnicity, or learning differences. Program content focuses on current thinking on how teachers can best align their curriculum with state and local content standards.

  • M.S. in Ed. - Educational Leadership
    This specialization is designed for classroom teachers who want to move into administration (as a department head, assistant principal or principal, for example) or who will remain in the classroom while playing a larger leadership role at the school and district level. The curriculum reflects the standards for leadership education developed by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium and the National Policy Board for Educational Administration. This program, grounded in research and evidence of best practice, defines what administrators need to know and be able to do, at the most practical level, to enhance learning opportunities and outcomes for all students.

  • M.S. in Ed. - Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Gr. K-12)
    The Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades 3-12) specialization is based on the standards of the International Society of Technology in Education. This specialization is designed to meet the needs of classroom teachers of grades 3-12 who want to use technology to enhance learning in their classrooms.

  • M.S. in Ed. - Literacy & Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6-12)
    This specialization is designed to help content area teachers of grades 6-12 improve their students' literacy skills. Whether you teach history, science, mathematics, social studies, English, or other content areas, this degree program features research-based strategies to prepare struggling students for more complex, abstract, and sophisticated learning in the content-area classroom. The program is based on the nationally accepted standards for teaching reading for the classroom professional as set forth by the International Reading Association (IRA).

  • M.S. in Ed. - Mathematics (Grades 6-8)
    This specialization is designed to help mathematics teachers of grades 6-8 demonstrate high competency in this content area. They will also learn research-based strategies and real-world applications to improve student achievement. The program aligns with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Principles and Standards for School Mathematics addressing both content and process standards.

  • M.S. in Ed. - Mathematics (Grades K-5)
    This specialization is designed for elementary teachers who want to strengthen their own understanding of foundational mathematical concepts, while motivating their students to improve their mathematic skills. This online program provides math content specific courses that align with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards as well as standard pedagogy. Lessons are a blend of presentations on videotape with practical exercises using manipulatives and visual aides. To maximize success for both teachers and students, this program is composed of online study teams that collaborate and communicate throughout the program.

  • M.S. in Ed. - Middle Level Education (Grades 5-8)
    This specialization, based on the standards for Middle Level Teacher Preparation approved by the National Middle School Association and NCATE, provides knowledge and skills related to young adolescent development, organizational structures, curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and content knowledge all focused on this specific age group.

  • M.S. in Ed. - Reading & Literacy (PreK-6)
    Better readers are more successful in school and life. Based on the standards of the International Reading Association, Walden's MS in Ed with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy provides the specific skills that K-6 classroom professionals need to increase their students' reading skills and chances of success in life.

  • M.S. in Ed. - Reading & Mathematics (Gr. K-6)
    Our new specialization contains proven strategies to create a classroom that succeeds in both reading and mathematics. Enhance your instructional skills in reading while you deepen your own understanding of key mathematical concepts. Foster literary and analytical skills in your young learners using research-based strategies, proven diagnostic tools for struggling readers, and techniques to motivate learners. Also, develop a deeper understanding of K-6 mathematics concepts that your students are expected to learn, and consequently, increase the effectiveness of your mathematics instruction.

  • M.S. in Ed. - Science (K-8)
    This specialization is designed to help science teachers in grades K-8 build an understanding of core science concepts through experiencing the nature of the scientific process in their own learning while completing inquiry-based science investigations. After reflecting on this new knowledge, educators will consider implications for teaching. This program was created in collaboration with TERC, an educational research and development organization with funding from the U.S. Department of Education, The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

  • M.S. in Ed. - Special Education (non-licensure)
    If you are an experienced special educator with the desire to enhance your skills by incorporating the latest developments in the field into your program, this specialization offers a path to continuing professional achievement. Walden's M.S. in Education with a Special Education specialization synthesizes the most current research in the arenas of neuroscience, assessment, and scientifically based interventions so that you can determine best practices for student learning.

  • M.S. in Ed. - Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12)
    This specialization is ideal for the classroom teacher who is passionate about making a difference in education. Discover how you can build upon your existing expertise with dynamic skills that can improve teacher retention and increase student achievement. Learn more about your leadership style, leverage the latest research to guide your decisions, and lead with greater confidence in your classroom and in your learning community.

  • M.S. in Education
    Walden's fully online M.S. in Education program centers on the strategies that lead to greater student and teacher achievement. Each specialization provides current theories and research findings combined with practical knowledge relevant to your classroom.

    Starting in September 2007, the program will include an even greater focus on the following four themes:
    • Teacher professionalism, including beliefs and behaviors that contribute to a higher level of teacher performance
    • Cultural and linguistic diversity, and the skills needed to adapt to various learning and language styles
    • Supportive learning environments, and the keys to build a learning community that motivates and engages students
    • Teacher as a facilitator for learning, and how to leverage data assessment to be an instructional leader

  • M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
    Addiction, depression, stress Management, parenting, relationships-skilled mental health counselors have the opportunity to make a difference with individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings. Through a mix of research, fieldwork, and courses taught by national experts, this program will prepare you to address and treat behavioral disorders knowledgeably, ethically, and with respect for diversity. You'll gain the confidence, qualifications, and critical-thinking skills to seek licensure and apply best practices as a change agent in the counseling profession.

    Mental Health Counseling Note on Licensure
    The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams. This program is designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state counseling licensure boards. Walden University's M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate program in counseling can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine requirements specific to their state.

    For more information about M.S. in Mental Health Counseling licensure and for state licensure board listings, visit the National Board for Certified Counselors (www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

  • M.S. in Psychology
    Walden's MS in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries, health care organizations, communities, and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods, and principles of psychological science.

    Psychology Note on Licensure
    The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements.

    For more information about Ph.D. in Psychology specialization licensure and for licensing boards contact information, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (https://www.asppb.org/about/boardContact.aspx). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

  • M.S. in Psychology - Crisis Management & Response
    Acquire the knowledge and multicultural skills required to work in the critical and fast-growing career areas of security, emergency management, and public safety. In one of the first online, graduate-level crisis management and response programs, you'll have the opportunity to study psychological theories and learn conflict management and negotiation skills as you prepare to work with trauma and disaster victims. Demand for professionals trained in this relatively new discipline is anticipated to be high, as evidenced by the number of job openings in crisis management and emergency planning (Eduventures Inc. report, March 2008).

  • M.S. in Psychology - Health Psychology
    From a multidisciplinary perspective, you will examine the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence health, allowing you to gain a broad understanding of the field of psychology while also focusing on the knowledge and skills required to work in the areas of illness prevention and health promotion. Apply psychology and public health theories and principles to your work as you increase your understanding of the effects of illness and stress. Prepare for a position such as a research assistant, project manager, or behavior specialist in a variety of healthcare organizations, from primary care settings and inpatient medical units to community agencies.

  • M.S. in Psychology - Leadership Development & Coaching
    Expand your career options in one of psychology's emerging fields. In this specialization, you'll learn the psychological principles and theories of leadership development and better understand your own capacity for leadership. You'll also build the high-level skills to manage organizational leadership issues and create your own models of leadership coaching as you broaden your opportunities in such areas as industrial-organizational psychology and human resource management.

  • M.S. in Psychology - Media Psychology
    Few areas of psychology are generating more interest or growing faster than media psychology and Walden offers one of the nation's first graduate programs in the field. Examine the role psychologists play in the media and explore the impact of media and technology on human behavior. Apply psychological theories and principles and increase your understanding of how marketing and communications impact modern media in a global society. This specialization gives you the opportunity to develop career options in such fields as media consulting, advertising, and media research.

  • M.S. in Psychology - Organizational Psychology & Nonprofit Management
    Expand your career opportunities in the nonprofit world as you apply the principles of individual and organizational psychology to nonprofit management. Broaden your understanding of the impact of organizational psychology in nonprofit settings with a focus on finance, budgeting, and the organization of nonprofit boards.

  • M.S. in Psychology - Organizational Psychology and Development
    Walden's MS in Psychology with a specialization in Organizational Psychology and Development is designed for recent graduates as well as experienced business managers, HR professionals, educators and consultants who desire to focus their careers on revolutionary aspects of organizational change with respect to individuals within the context of contemporary organizations.

    The degree leads to knowledge of business and management fundamentals as well as an understanding of attitudes and behaviors that enhance individual and organizational effectiveness. Graduates will have a theoretical and practical foundation in Organizational Psychology and Development, which will make them most desired as educators, researchers, and consultants with an advanced perspective on the field.

    Unlike most Industrial/Organizational Psychology master's programs that are not as reflective of complex organizational and workforce structures, Walden's Organizational Psychology and Development specialization offers a unique perspective, which offers a cohesive online experience that incorporates interactive learning, research and practical application.

  • M.S. in Psychology - Program Evaluation & Research
    With growing public scrutiny of many organizations comes the need for greater accountability and ongoing program evaluation. Gain the knowledge and skills to complete evaluations of a vast array of programs, including research projects, community-based projects, and assignments in various work settings. This specialization helps you develop the skills to pursue a career as a research assistant, data manager, data analyst, program evaluator, or project manager.

  • M.S. in Psychology - Psychology of Culture
    Through discussion and case study applications, gain a broad foundation in the field of psychology with a focus on the impact of culture on human psychology. Understand and conceptualize human psychology from multicultural, cross-cultural, and global perspectives as you prepare for a career working with diverse populations locally, regionally, and internationally.

  • M.S. in Psychology - Psychology, Public Administration & Social Change
    Learn to apply psychological theories and skills to management within public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Drawing from your own community experiences, integrate strategic planning and management with public policy as you explore examples of organizational change and its impact on social justice. Prepare for a career as a researcher, policy analyst, project director, or administrator in a socially responsible organization.

  • M.S. in Psychology - Social Psychology
    Integrate knowledge about individual, group, and organizational processes as you study a range of social topics. Gain a broad understanding of the impact of social factors and situational variables that influence human development and social interaction and behavior. Apply principles and theories, conduct research, and manage data in a variety of settings. In addition, this specialization will help you prepare for doctoral-level studies.

  • M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism & Security
    Use both psychological and public policy principles to understand the impact of terrorism and the countermeasures required to combat terrorist threats. Gain an understanding of the systemic approaches to the issues of public safety, emergency preparedness, and disaster/trauma management. Apply the findings of behavioral, social, and cognitive research to positions throughout the quickly expanding field of homeland security.

  • M.S. in Software Engineering
    Through the M.S. in Software Engineering program, you can become an expert in the latest software development theories and the engineering principles that support software design. Walden's curriculum focuses on every aspect of the software engineering process, including design, testing, implementation, and maintenance.

  • M.S. in Software Engineering - Design
    Learn how to elicit feedback for software products from stakeholders, create or select architectures and designs to meet requirements for products and product lines, use mathematical techniques to establish the soundness of designs, and establish performance metrics for software systems.

  • M.S. in Software Engineering - Management
    Learn to apply the principles of software quality management to the development and maintenance of software products and product lines, and gain an understanding of marketing considerations for software products and the financial risks associated with software development.

  • M.S. in Software Engineering - Project Management
    Learn how to create schedules and budgets for software engineering projects; apply the concepts of earned value, risk management, contract management, and stakeholder management to manage software engineering project activities; and present information to, communicate with, and negotiate with all stakeholders to achieve successful project completion.

  • M.S. in Software Engineering - Quality & Testing
    Learn how to test software at the unit and system level, apply probabilistic and statistical methods to the testing and measurement of software systems, and apply quality management techniques to the development and testing of software systems.

  • M.S. in Software Engineering - Self Designed
    Customize your Program of Study based on your career goals by choosing from a wide array of electives to meet your specific interests.

  • M.S. in Systems Engineering
    Regardless of which engineering field you are in, Walden's M.S. in Systems Engineering program is designed to provide you with the necessary processes and tools to define and validate system requirements, develop effective designs, and ensure those designs are safe and meet customer requirements.

  • M.S. in Systems Engineering - Operations
    Learn the processes and gain the tools that will enable you to define and validate system requirements and engage in the analysis and design of large-scale systems. Develop an understanding of the concepts of systems and systems engineering so you can estimate reliability and risk associated with large-scale systems and ultimately plan, organize, and manage complex systems projects.

  • Master of Business Admin (M.B.A.)
    When you earn an M.B.A. from Walden, 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, Walden gives you access to more than 240,000 students from 58 campuses and 16 countries worldwide to broaden your knowledge and global perspective.

  • Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)
    Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) This practice-oriented online degree program features a relevant, current curriculum that addresses the core competencies and best practices of the profession. It emphasizes understanding clinical service delivery through the analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical support service activities and includes a practicum to give you hands-on experience in the field. The cutting-edge curriculum will help you develop the skills, knowledge, and expertise in health care management needed for leadership positions across the spectrum of health care delivery organizations.

  • Master of Public Administration - M.P.A.
    Across the public sector spectrum, career opportunities are predicted to expand rapidly over the next five years. At every level-federal, state, and local-this growth trend in employment will fuel a demand for qualified managers who can lead public agencies or direct public policy organizations.* Prepare to advance your career and to meet this increasing need for public sector professionals as you gain the skills to translate public policies into effective programs and projects. International themes and concepts incorporated throughout your coursework will broaden your perspective of public service. Walden's M.P.A. program can be completed in less than two years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

    *Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2008-09 Edition, on the Internet at http:www.bls.gov/oco/c9/cgs041.htm and http:www.bls.gov/oco/c9/cgs042.htm.

    Specializations
    • General
    • Health Policy
    • Homeland Security Policy
    • Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
    • Law & Public Policy
    • Local Government Management
    • Nonprofit Management & Leadership
    • Policy Analysis

    • Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
      This specialization is designed for public health practitioners as well as new professionals to the field and offers a diverse, multicultural perspective on community health education. Gain the knowledge and skills to promote public health on the local, national, and global level through a practical, real-world curriculum.

      Consistent with our commitment to continuous quality improvement, Walden University has recently revised the curriculum for the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program to be in alignment with national standards.

    • Master's in Nursing (RN-Master's in Nursing) - Education
      Graduates of the Walden M.S. program in Nursing have the knowledge and skills to be leaders in the profession and contribute to positive social change in their communities and throughout the world. The Education specialization addresses the growing need for nurse educators so additional students can be admitted to nursing programs. Nurses also provide essential education in staff development, patient/family, schools, occupational, and community settings.

    • Master's in Nursing (RN-Master's in Nursing) - Leadership & Mgmt
      As a nurse, you shape the future of patient care every day. Through our Leadership and Management specialization, gain the knowledge and confidence you'll need to advance your career and become a leader in the field of nursing.

    • Special Education, Emotional Behavioral Disorders (K-12) - (16 months)
      This state-approved* program offers an in-depth look at increasing positive child development from infancy through the early grades. Help build a solid foundation for these early learners now and well into their future. This program is based on national and academic standards.

      Specifically, you will

      * Address typical and atypical child behavior.

      * Learn strategies to encourage a child's skill development and expand on his or her individual strengths and abilities.

      * Participate in virtual and supervised fieldwork to understand the factors that contribute to the learning lives of infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-aged children.

      * Complete your program working on-site with a certified early childhood educator.

      Completion Requirements

      * 37 total semester credit hours

      * Professional Portfolio

      Estimated time to completion: 16 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

      *Walden University's teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden's advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

    • Special Education, Emotional Behavioral Disorders (K-12) - (20 months)
      This state-approved* program offers an in-depth look at increasing positive child development from infancy through the early grades. Help build a solid foundation for these early learners now and well into their future.

      Based on national and academic standards, this program can lead to a master's degree with only two additional research courses. Our Master of Arts in Teaching was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers in order to expand your teaching repertoire and help you make a significant impact on young children.

      Specifically, you will

      * Address typical and atypical child behavior.

      * Learn strategies to encourage a child's skill development and expand on his or her individual strengths and abilities.

      * Participate in virtual and supervised fieldwork to understand the factors that contribute to the learning lives of young children ranging from infants and toddlers to early elementary grades.

      * Complete your program working on-site with a certified early childhood educator.

      Completion Requirements

      * 43 total semester credit hours

      * Professional Portfolio

      Estimated time to completion: 20 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

      *Walden University's teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden's advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

    • Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K-12) - (16 months)
      This state-approved* program offers an in-depth look at increasing positive child development from infancy through the early grades. Help build a solid foundation for these early learners now and well into their future. This program is based on national and academic standards.

      Specifically, you will

      * Address typical and atypical child behavior.

      * Learn strategies to encourage a child's skill development and expand on his or her individual strengths and abilities.

      * Participate in virtual and supervised fieldwork to understand the factors that contribute to the learning lives of infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-aged children.

      * Complete your program working on-site with a certified early childhood educator.

      Completion Requirements

      * 37 total semester credit hours

      * Professional Portfolio

      Estimated time to completion: 16 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

      *Walden University's teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden's advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

    • Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K-12) - (20 months)
      This state-approved* program offers an in-depth look at increasing positive child development from infancy through the early grades. Help build a solid foundation for these early learners now and well into their future.

      Based on national and academic standards, this program can lead to a master's degree with only two additional research courses. Our Master of Arts in Teaching was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers in order to expand your teaching repertoire and help you make a significant impact on young children.

      Specifically, you will

      * Address typical and atypical child behavior.

      * Learn strategies to encourage a child's skill development and expand on his or her individual strengths and abilities.

      * Participate in virtual and supervised fieldwork to understand the factors that contribute to the learning lives of young children ranging from infants and toddlers to early elementary grades.

      * Complete your program working on-site with a certified early childhood educator.

      Completion Requirements

      * 43 total semester credit hours

      * Professional Portfolio

      Estimated time to completion: 20 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

      *Walden University's teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden's advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

    Doctoral Degrees (Return To Top)

    • D.B.A. - Entrepreneurship
      Build your entrepreneurial skills and knowledge with a learning experience that combines theory with practical strategies drawn from real-world situations, such as identifying market opportunities, managing risk and change, encouraging innovation, and raising capital.

    • D.B.A. - Finance
      Gain the finance tools that can help you maximize your firm's value, including valuation, capital budgeting and structure, working capital management, multinational concepts, and Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).

    • D.B.A. - Global Supply Chain Management
      Learn the systems required in order to identify sources of personnel and material, and how to help ensure that supply chains conform to the highest global standards. Explore new ways of applying technology to cut costs, increase customer satisfaction, and open new business opportunities.

    • D.B.A. - Information Systems Management
      Gain the knowledge and skills to align business needs with technological solutions, identify new applications for technology, and leverage technological solutions to enhance your organization's competitive position in the marketplace.

    • D.B.A. - International Business
      Examine how capital investment is undertaken globally and how financial markets and global trade influence investment opportunities. Gain an overview of the effect the world's financial institutions have on trade, new markets, and exchange and interest rates.

    • D.B.A. - Leadership
      Explore new frameworks and perspectives that will help you to lead and manage change effectively. Investigate a variety of current leadership principles and practices to determine which work best in any given situation.

    • D.B.A. - Marketing
      Study key marketing concepts, including market segmentation, marketing channels, competitive intelligence, integrated marketing, product development and commercialization, and consumer behavior.

    • D.B.A. - Self-Designed
      Create your own specialization based on your individual goals and interests in business administration. Focus on the practical application of writing and critical-thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

    • D.B.A. - Social Impact Management
      Examine corporate responsibility–related issues, such as how to achieve greater transparency while protecting proprietary information, leverage social involvement in branding, improve operational efficiency through environmental initiatives, and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

    • D.B.A. - Technology Entrepreneurship
      Learn how to design concepts, processes, and tools to increase the rate and extent of innovation in your company. Discover new ways of applying technology to cut costs, increase customer satisfaction, and create new business opportunities.

    • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Administrator Leadership for Teaching & Learning
      The Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning specialization is designed for administrators and teachers who want to increase their ability to influence and transform their educational organization. The curriculum has been developed to focus on building a collaborative organization - a new and innovative model in administrator leadership. Graduates from this Ed.D. program will be able to integrate theory and practice to impact both their career and the lives of their students.

    • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Teacher Leadership
      The Teacher Leadership specialization is designed for educators who want to continue teaching while assuming leadership roles in their school and community. It focuses on the "educator as leader" and empowers experienced master educators to effect change and improve student learning. The program is based on standards developed by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium and the National Staff Development Council.

    • Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Higher Education and Adult Learning
      Among adult learners, experience, values, opinions, and learning styles vary greatly. Actively engaging adult learners requires a unique set of skills and a broad understanding of adult development. Walden University's new Doctor of Education with a specialization in Higher Education and Adult Learning was created specifically to improve the competencies of adult educators. Whether you teach at a community college or provide training for adults in a school district or corporate setting, this program has the versatility to meet your professional goals.

      The program's curriculum is uniquely designed and teaches research skills in conjunction with core coursework. This combination of core content, research skills and a final doctoral study project will lead to your development as an innovative and critical thinker, who is prepared to examine, experiment, and reflect on practices that empower adults to be lifelong learners.

    • Ed.S. in Educational Technology - General
      Are you looking to go beyond a master's degree in order to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession? Walden's Ed.S. in Educational Technology program is designed to help you do just that. Whether you are a technology director, instructor, curriculum developer, or consultant, staying current with today's increased use of technology is a critical component of teaching and learning. The Ed.S. in Educational Technology enables you to support a diverse community of learners by effectively integrating technology. Designed with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, this program can help you develop your abilities in instructional design, facilitate learning in a technology environment, and identify emerging technologies for implementation in a wide array of learning environments.

    • Ph.D. in Applied Mgmt & Decision Sciences
      This program offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Management, which prepares you to advance the knowledge and practice of Management and leadership with a solid grounding in business, Management, and administrative disciplines, using the latest best practices in business.

    • Ph.D. in Applied Mgmt & Decision Sciences - Accounting
      The Accounting specialization is designed to help accountants and auditors broaden their knowledge and business skills in various areas, including auditing, budget analysis, financial and international accounting, Management accounting, accounting information system consulting, fraud examination, forensic accounting, and tax consulting and preparation services.

    • Ph.D. in Applied Mgmt & Decision Sciences - Engineering Mgmt
      This specialization allows either practicing engineers who plan a move into Management or engineers who are already managers to learn the social and behavioral aspects of Management.

    • Ph.D. in Applied Mgmt & Decision Sciences - Finance
      This specialization helps you build an understanding of financial theory, systems, and practices on a foundation of Management and decision sciences.

    • Ph.D. in Applied Mgmt & Decision Sciences - Information Systems Mgmt
      The Information Systems Management specialization provides an integrative approach to all aspects of organizations - people, technology, and Management - in today's information-rich environment. This specialization focuses on executive leadership skills similar to those of a CEO, CTO, or COO in depth, breadth, and application. The curriculum design is intended to promote the scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and teaching in order to derive maximum value and innovation from systems investments and strategic direction.

    • Ph.D. in Applied Mgmt & Decision Sciences - Knowledge Mgmt
      Knowledge Management is a new field. This specialization will help you gain a competitive advantage by understanding how to identify, acquire, store, analyze, distribute, and use explicit and tacit knowledge to enhance organizational productivity and competitiveness.

    • Ph.D. in Applied Mgmt & Decision Sciences - Leadership & Organizational Change
      This specialization prepares you to promote effective leadership development, interpersonal relationships, and group and organizational dynamics, which in turn, lead to higher performance levels within an organization.

    • Ph.D. in Applied Mgmt & Decision Sciences - Learning Mgmt
      This specialization prepares you to develop innovative solutions to the most critical organizational challenges through the human side of creating, sharing, and using knowledge. Learning Management is focused on developing learning organizations and the education of participants including the deployment of corporate universities.

    • Ph.D. in Applied Mgmt & Decision Sciences - Operations Research
      This specialization (often referred to as Management science or by the acronym OR/MS) prepares you to understand new and innovative approaches to operations Management.

    • Ph.D. in Education
      The Ph.D. in Education program produces leaders who can address the nation's most pressing educational challenges. Each of the specializations is designed to match your professional interests and meet the needs of your organization. In fact, it requires educators to come to the program with defined learning goals, and challenges them to design their own program of study.

    • Ph.D. in Education - Adult Education Leadership
      American business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations spend billions of dollars to train and develop their workforce to succeed in today's highly competitive global markets. This specialization guides students in developing the knowledge and skills required to conceive, plan, and deliver highly effective corporate training and development activities using the latest techniques, electronic technologies, and learning strategies.

    • Ph.D. in Education - Community College Leadership
      "Community colleges are facing an impending crisis in leadership." This statement echoes throughout the community college literature of the last decade and is the opening sentence of a recent executive summary from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). In a 2001 national leadership survey, AACC found over 50 percent of community college presidents and an even higher percentage of senior administrators would be retiring by 2007. Students of Community College Leadership will develop proficiency in how individuals, particularly adults, learn most effectively; what tools and strategies best promote learning; and how educational systems and policies can be changed to promote the academic mission of the community college in today's society. This program will help shape tomorrow's community college leaders - from presidents, deans, and department chairs to chief learning officers, directors of student affairs and other leadership positions within the community college.

    • Ph.D. in Education - Early Childhood Education
      As the demographics of the family and workforce change, the nation is increasingly turning its attention to the critical need for early childhood development and education. At Walden, you will gain the expertise to lead in the creation and implementation of new program practices, to apply emerging research on development in the early years, and to conceptualize new paradigms for early learning. Graduates attain key positions in college teaching, research endeavors, leadership positions, and advocacy roles addressing the young child, birth through age 8. Other positions include director of kindergarten, curriculum specialist, and director of a Head Start program.

    • Ph.D. in Education - Educational Technology
      According to Quality Education Data, more than 90 percent of American schools and more than 60 percent of American classrooms are wired today for Internet use. This specialization helps develop leaders who can effectively apply technology to learning and teaching in schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education across the country. At Walden, you will become highly skilled in course development and delivery using technology, integration of technology in the curriculum, cognition and technology-based instruction, and the Management of technology for improved learning. Graduates occupy positions as technology leaders at school and district levels, in colleges, universities and private enterprises, and serve in college and university teaching and research positions. Other positions include director of technology, senior network administrator, and media specialist.

    • Ph.D. in Education - Higher Education
      During the 21st century, colleges and universities will undergo profound transformations as the student population becomes older and more diverse, and as educational methods incorporate more technological solutions and distance approaches. Building on the foundational core KAMs in the social and behavioral sciences, the Higher Education curriculum emphasizes proficiency in understanding the needs of a changing clientele and academic community; analyzing and implementing strategies to promote learning and to support development in higher education; and learning how systems and policies can be used to ensure organizational effectiveness and social change in postsecondary settings. Contexts for the study and practice of higher education include community colleges; private and public liberal arts colleges; distance-learning institutions; regional and state universities; proprietary, technical, and trade schools; state and federal agencies; and national professional associations.

    • Ph.D. in Education - K-12 Education Leadership
      Second only to the impending teacher shortage in America is the developing shortage of educational leadership at school, district, and state levels. Walden's K-12 specialization provides a much-needed new model for advanced study in the field of educational leadership. A highly flexible, student-centered curriculum is designed to create local, regional, and state educational leaders who can relate to diverse, multicultural, K-12 and community-based school populations. Career professionals in education who work, or wish to work, in leadership and policy development at the building, district, regional, or state level will find the specialization particularly suited to their needs for advanced study. Positions include principal, assistant principal, superintendent, CEO, and faculty member.

    • Ph.D. in Education - Special Education
      Most K-12 educators are strong advocates for improved services for exceptional/disabled individuals. Unfortunately, resources for the delivery of these services are often far less than schools and school districts desire. At Walden, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide leadership in the special education field and to better assist your own students in the self-actualization process. Emphasis is on services to exceptional/disabled individuals and to the related areas of special education administration, including law, finance, and ethics. Graduates hold leadership, administrative, and teaching positions in schools and school districts and research and teaching positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Other positions include director of special education and director of disability services.

    • Ph.D. in Education (Ph.D. Ed.) - Self-Designed
      The Ph.D. in Education program produces leaders who can address the nation's most pressing educational challenges. Each of the specializations is designed to match your professional interests and meet the needs of your organization. In fact, it requires educators to come to the program with defined learning goals, and challenges them to design their own program of study.

    • Ph.D. in Health Services
      The PhD in Health Services program prepares you to serve at the forefront of the design and delivery of cutting-edge health services in the private and public sectors. In the program, you will examine both the theoretical foundations of knowledge and the practical application of theory to the delivery of health care services. This dual approach will help you become a scholar-practitioner who can meet the challenges of contemporary health care systems and the communities served by these systems.

    • Ph.D. in Health Services - Health Mgmt & Policy
      This specialization prepares professionals to administer health and medical care services within the "integrated delivery systems" model. This specialization also prepares professionals to become administrators of health profession programs (e.g., nursing, public health, and allied health) in higher education institutions. Graduates are prepared to provide administrative leadership and to conduct research to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the services they administer.

    • Ph.D. in Health Services - Health Promotion & Education
      The Health Promotion and Education specialization focuses on developing strategies that improve the health of communities and their individual members. Included in this specialization are the study of multiple issues of health and human behavior, including health and healing, health and professional behavior, health and social behavior, and health and life span issues. You may focus in the areas of community health, environmental and occupational health, school health, worksite health, or design your own area of study.

    • Ph.D. in Human Services
      The Ph.D. in Human Services will prepare you to serve at the forefront of the design and delivery of cutting-edge public services and to excel within a diverse service-delivery system. It will also equip you with action-oriented research skills and context-sensitive knowledge for application within unique practice environments.

    • Ph.D. in Human Services - Clinical Social Work
      The Clinical Social Work specialization focuses on the use, understanding, and development of models and theoretical frameworks for clinical practice with vulnerable and disadvantaged populations. This specialization prepares clinical scholars who are well grounded in the qualitative and quantitative methods of inquiry and highly skilled in a variety of intervention techniques. Graduates serve as leaders in direct practice, enter university-level teaching or clinical research positions, or enter advanced positions in clinical administration, supervision, and consultation.

    • Ph.D. in Human Services - Counseling
      The Counseling specialization focuses on healthy life adjustment, biopsychosocial stress, human diversity, and a synthesis of social, behavioral and developmental approaches to human growth. Graduates utilize a learning philosophy that emphasizes developmental theories and the broad application of these theories to promote positive, health-oriented growth with emphasis on helping others achieve greater psychological, social, academic, vocational, and ethical development.

    • Ph.D. in Human Services - Criminal Justice
      The Criminal Justice specialization addresses current issues related to public safety, juvenile delinquency, the courts and prisons, as well as solutions to the control and elimination of criminal behavior. Students study demographic shifts, economic disparity among racial and ethnic groups, urban decay, interpersonal violence, and the increasing role of substance abuse and poverty in criminal behavior. Graduates are prepared to lead the complex process of changing the community's social, educational, and economic infrastructures to reduce violence.

    • Ph.D. in Human Services - Family Studies & Intervention Strategies
      The Family Studies and Intervention Strategies specialization provides students with an understanding of the utilization of advanced clinical theory and research methodology within a unique client-centered ecological context. Students are exposed to a broad spectrum of theoretical and clinical approaches to intervention, which emphasize the special needs of ethnic and racial minority, gay and lesbian, single-parent, and low-income families. Graduates are particularly skilled at developing multi-modal therapeutic approaches and recognizing special treatment considerations within a diverse client delivery system.

    • Ph.D. in Human Services - Human Services Admin
      The Human Services Administration specialization focuses on the study of the theoretical foundations of organizational behavior and the practice of Management and planning. Topics for inquiry include program development and implementation, leadership, creating and sustaining interorganizational and community relations, and staff development and training. Graduates are prepared to assess the effectiveness of the internal and systemic efforts of community-based human services organizations and, as a result, provide managers and direct-line staff with more effective strategies for improving the well- being of the diverse individuals and groups they serve.

    • Ph.D. in Human Services - Social Policy Analysis & Planning
      The Social Policy Analysis and Planning specialization emphasizes the principles of social welfare and the use, development and protection of human and societal resources within a community-oriented framework. Graduates in this field seek the best use of human, material, and economic resources to lead communities to more effectively organize their health and human service delivery systems. While covering an array of practice environments (urban, rural, community, regional, and national), the international focus on sustainable development is an integral part of this specialization.

    • Ph.D. in Psychology
      At Walden, we understand the education needs of today's psychology professional better than anyone. Our psychology graduate programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today's health care settings, private practices, and global industries. Walden graduates also hold academic positions at schools, colleges, and universities. Human resource managers, consultants, psychologists in private practice -whatever your career path, Walden's Ph.D. in Psychology program can help you make a difference in the world.

    • Ph.D. in Psychology - Clinical Psychology
      The Clinical Psychology specialization prepares individuals to practice as licensed psychologists in health care settings, community mental health centers, group practice settings, inpatient psychiatric settings, and private practice. Clinical psychologists promote psychological well-being, engage in prevention and early intervention of psychological difficulties, and provide treatment to clients experiencing severe psychopathology.

    • Ph.D. in Psychology - Counseling Psychology
      The Counseling Psychology specialization prepares students to practice as licensed psychologists who work with clients to promote functional relationships, healthy lifestyles, and positive career choices and roles. Counseling psychologists facilitate growth and development by building on client strengths. Counseling psychologists work with clients of all ages in various therapeutic settings.

    • Ph.D. in Psychology - General Educational Psychology
      The General Psychology specialization prepares individuals to teach, mentor, and/or conduct culturally and contextually relevant research in psychology in institutions of higher education and to engage their knowledge and skills in applied settings.

    • Ph.D. in Psychology - General Research Evaluation
      At Walden, we understand the education needs of today's psychology professional better than anyone. Our psychology graduate programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today's health care settings, private practices, and global industries. Walden graduates also hold academic positions at schools, colleges, and universities. Human resource managers, consultants, psychologists in private practice -whatever your career path, Walden's PhD in Psychology program can help you make a difference in the world.

    • Ph.D. in Psychology - Health Psychology
      Health Psychology specialization students plan to practice in a variety of health care settings and academic institutions. Many health psychologists practice in medical centers, medical research settings, business and industry, government and military, as well as sports and fitness settings. Others teach and engage in research at colleges and universities.

    • Ph.D. in Psychology - Organizational Psychology
      The Organizational Psychology specialization prepares individuals to work within industry, government, and university settings as practitioners, consultants, and researchers. Specifically, this specialization focuses on issues related to organizational behavior, leadership, and development; personnel staffing, development, and well-being; and effective, ethical consultation and research practices.

    • Ph.D. in Psychology - School Psychology
      School Psychology students develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to provide quality and contextually relevant educational and mental health services to children (birth - 21 years) and their families. School psychologists practice in school settings and private practice, teach at the university level, and conduct applied research. A specialization in School Psychology provides training in both psychology and education and emphasizes preparation in mental health, child development, school organization, learning, behavior, and motivation.

    • Ph.D. in Public Health
      The Ph.D. in Public Health program focuses on seeking solutions to significant public health problems and applying and integrating new knowledge into public health research and practice settings. The curriculum is focused on community health, including medical, social, political, ethical, and economic factors that contribute to an overall well-being of a public health system and to the community it serves. The program emphasizes the development and demonstration of strong research skills - skills that will help students pursue professional careers in academia or service to public and private governmental and nongovernmental organizations.

    • Ph.D. in Public Health - Community Health Education & Promotion
      The Community Health Promotion and Education specialization focuses on the medical, social, political, ethical, and economic factors that contribute to an overall well-being of public health systems and the communities they serve.

    • Ph.D. in Public Health - Epidemiology
      The Epidemiology specialization focuses on the scientific understanding of the causes, distribution, control, and prevention of disease in populations.

    • Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin
      The PhD in Public Policy and Administration program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions become increasingly intertwined. To have robust communities, leaders must have the vision to create plans, develop policies, and manage resources across economic sectors. As a result, we need leaders in public service whose practice is grounded in scientific inquiry and scholarship, and who are prepared not only to improve our democratic institutions, but also to add to our understanding of those institutions.

    • Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin - 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 upper-level 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. Available starting June 2007.

    • Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin - Health Services
      Americans have seen radical changes in the health care industry over the past several years. They've watched it go from an independent structure to a collection of major business enterprises, which in turn have changed the way health care is delivered. As the health care environment changes, managers must quickly adapt to succeed. This 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.

    • Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin - Homeland Security Policy & Coordination
      Today's complex public safety environment demands smart policy on emergency response strategies. This specialization prepares homeland security professionals to implement protective measures without compromising individual rights and freedoms. With this knowledge, students are equipped to effectively develop policy to protect individuals' safety and freedom.

    • Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin - International Non Governmental Organizations
      In an era of increasing globalization, it is important for leaders of nonprofit organizations and government departments at the local, state, and national level to know how to operate in an international environment. 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.

    • Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin - Knowledge Mgmt
      This specialization prepares students to develop innovative solutions to their organizations' 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.

    • Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin - Nonprofit Mgmt & Leadership
      Without constant attention to democratic and social institutions, a society and its individuals cannot prosper. This specialization investigates these issues and prepares you to become knowledgeable social-change agents through scholarly inquiry, applied research, and effective participation in these institutions.

    • Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin - Public Mgmt & Leadership
      Public services are being delivered through alternative nongovernmental institutions, and citizens and their elected officials are expecting more from those who manage public and nonprofit institutions. The Public Management and Leadership specialization prepares scholar-practitioners to lead reform in public administration.

    • Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin - Public Policy
      Developing and implementing forward-thinking public policy and engaging citizens in the process are critical to the health of our society. Public and nonprofit administrators who are intimately involved in both executive and legislative board policy and decision-making play an important role in policy development and implementation. By allowing you to apply your research in practical ways, the Public Policy specialization prepares you not only to form and understand policies, but also to manage the full implementation and acceptance of them.

    • Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin - Public Safety Mgmt
      The emergency situations 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; to build confident and capable teams; and to address challenging ethical situations that may arise during the course of duty.

    • Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing - Nursing Education
      This certificate program prepares nurses for faculty positions in all types of undergraduate nursing programs, as well as for educator roles in diverse practice settings. Nurses can gain the knowledge to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing students and other individuals/groups needing health-related education.

    • Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing - Nursing Informatics
      This certificate program prepares nurses to use information technology to enhance decision-making in various health care settings. The coursework blends nursing science with computer and information science and focuses on core concepts in nursing informatics, knowledge and information management, and effective project management. Nurses can gain the knowledge to integrate data and information to support decision-making processes that affect patients and practitioners.

    • Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing - Nursing Leadership & Management
      Nurses who complete this certificate program will receive training that will help them prepare for, or enhance their current leadership positions in, complex health care systems. They can subsequently use their newfound knowledge and skills to make a difference in work force development, resource management, integration of technology, and the maintenance and improvement of quality care.

    Post Doctoral Certificates (Return To Top)

    • Post-Doctoral Psychology Certificate - Clinical Child Psychology
      This specialization provides a holistic approach to working with children and families, and features fieldwork experience to integrate theory with actual practice. Clinicians can gain a greater understanding of diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and individual, family, and group therapy. Graduates will be prepared to work in clinical child and pediatric psychology.

    • Post-Doctoral Psychology Certificate - Clinical Assessment
      This specialization is designed for clinicians who are licensed or practicing under the supervision of a qualified psychologist/counselor, and who require formal training in assessment or want to update their assessment abilities. This flexible, online program offers professionals working in private practice, schools, and mental health centers the opportunity to broaden their skills and increase their career options.

    • Post-Doctoral Psychology Certificate - Online Teaching
      This specialization combines the theory behind online learning, including principles of instructional design, with practical teaching strategies and best practices for teaching a diverse student body in an online environment. Actual experience in teaching an online course provides the capstone of the certificate program. Graduates will be prepared to teach online at the university level or work with an online learning organization.