School Details
Walden University is an online institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs for a diverse and driven student community. Founded in 1970, Walden has been expanding access to higher education by creating opportunities for adult learners to pursue advanced degrees. Walden is also guided by a mission of positive social change and dedicated to helping passionate people transform their own lives and the lives of others.
The online learning model is designed to fit the needs of busy, working professionals, and specialized student support is provided from the undergraduate to doctoral levels. Through relevant programs with innovative learning experiences, students grow as scholar-practitioners equipped with the skills and knowledge to explore careers in a range of fields.
Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs in areas including education, nursing, social work, psychology, and criminal justice. A number of programs offer a choice of formats geared to your learning style. A traditional course-based format is for those interested in an instructor-led approach and learning on a fixed schedule, while Tempo Learning®, a competency-based format, is for those who prefer a flexible learning experience with no weekly deadlines and the ability to set their own pace.
Walden University online learning:
- Multiple start dates
- Streamlined application process
- Undergraduate tutoring
- 24/7 technical support
- Expert faculty
- Virtual field experience
Accreditation & Licensing
Walden University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.