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Learn how to manage a company’s books and records; prepare and read financial statements; and strengthen your knowledge of taxation, auditing, and managerial accounting. Financial laws and regulations call for high standards in bookkeeping and accounting practices. With this intensive program of study, you can gain a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.

Learn how to effectively assess and guide the financial operations of an organization. This concentration provides essential insights into the key financial levers of an organization.

Strengthen your business acumen with a degree from an ACBSP-accredited BS in Business Administration program from Walden. Develop the knowledge and skills to drive growth and innovation while effecting positive social change. If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no weekly deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed. In the optional AIM track, you will earn up to 25 master’s-level credits by taking graduate-level courses as an undergraduate, giving you a head start on your Walden master’s program.

Explore how a proactive approach to human resources can facilitate success in talent acquisition and retention, productivity, and positive social change in the workplace. Human resource management plays an essential role in modern business, facilitating organizations to be more innovative and competitive in a challenging marketplace. If you would like to gain valuable insights into recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, job design, training, and retention, this concentration may be a good option for you. 

Explore the roles and functions of managers while examining issues and challenges inherent with the managerial role. If you’re interested in the functions, components, and disciplines that comprise the field of management, this concentration may be right for you. It also explores ethical issues faced by domestic and global organizations.

Explore the analytic and decision-making skills needed to manage marketing resources and activities in both a domestic and global context. Today’s business organizations need individuals who can design and implement high-return, cost-effective marketing strategy, which includes digital and non-digital marketing activities. If this resonates with you, this concentration may be a good fit.

Develop essential management skills to help grow your existing business or face the demands of launching a new business. Running a small business can be exciting and rewarding—if you’re prepared for the challenges. Drawing from real-world successes and failures, this concentration can help you gain valuable insights into the importance of customer relations and strategic marketing. You can begin applying new tactics immediately in your current business or in the planning phases of a new venture.

No matter where life takes you, your success often depends on being able to communicate effectively. Walden’s BS in Communication program focuses on the practical tools you need to make your voice heard and your message understood. You’ll build a strong communication foundation that can enhance your personal and professional growth. You can apply these principles to an optional concentration that reflects your specific area of interest. An online communication degree prepares students to write, share, and present ideas and messaging impactfully to their audience.

Healthcare is often delivered through large and complex organizations in a highly regulated environment, with significant social and cultural expectations. In our Healing, Hierarchy, Healthcare, and Wholeness concentration, you’ll gain deeper insight into the multiple levels of communication that happen within this environment. Learn how communication impacts direct patient contact as well as information systems, regulatory requirements, and corporate activity. This BS in Communication concentration may be ideal for those who work in direct patient care or in a supporting, auxiliary, or healthy lifestyle-related role.

We interact with organizations every day and in many ways—from where we work to the goods and services we purchase. In the Organizational Society, Branding, and Global Citizenship concentration, you’ll gain insight into the levels, channels, types, and purposes of communications within an organization. Learn how to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and build relationships that can facilitate your organization’s success. This BS in Communication concentration may be ideal for those interested in building stronger employer-employee relationships as well as organization-stakeholder relationships.

Do you want to improve the way you engage with others, both in your career and personal life? Our Possibilities, Problems, and the Human Condition concentration explores enculturated personal and group patterns of communication and how they can enhance or inhibit human connection. Learn to bridge communication gaps to achieve specific goals while enhancing personal satisfaction. This BS in Communication concentration may be ideal for people who work with smaller groups in business or in helping professions such as human services and counseling. Gain skills that enable you to add value to any organizational, community, or collaborative effort.

In this online DBA program specialization, you’ll explore the entrepreneurial concepts and processes found in established companies with a pioneering spirit as well as start-ups. Grow your entrepreneurial skills and knowledge with a learning experience that combines theory with practical strategies drawn from real-world situations. Build your confidence as a leader by learning to identify market opportunities, manage risk and change, encourage innovation, and raise capital. In addition, analyze how an entrepreneurial organization can make a positive social impact within communities.

Today’s human resource (HR) managers do much more than fill positions—they’re strategic partners with a critical seat at the executive table. This DBA online specialization prepares you with the theoretical knowledge, industry insights, and capabilities to make your voice heard. Take the lead in building and empowering a talented and diverse workforce, helping your organization be a role model for others. Coursework examines contemporary organizational issues, such as succession planning for the organization’s long-term success, corporate social responsibility, creating and managing external strategic partnerships, and HR planning for the organization’s strategic business direction. The seminar-style format enables you to research and discuss topics relevant to your interests and organization. Before you finish your specialization, you will create an annual HR operating plan (AHROP). This project will allow you to synthesize and apply your unique knowledge and experience through a tangible action plan that will support the HR division as well as the organization’s overarching goals.

Globalization, advances in technology, and rapid changes in the marketplace all contribute to the need for business professionals to continually develop their leadership skills. In this DBA online specialization, you’ll explore new frameworks and perspectives to help you to lead positive change for your organization. Investigate a variety of current leadership principles and practices to determine which work best in any given situation.

This DBA online option allows you to create your own specialization based on your individual goals and interests in business administration. Choose seminars from other specializations within the DBA program under the guidance of a Walden faculty mentor. Assignments focus on building hard and soft leadership skills as well as self-confidence. You’ll also study the practical application of writing and critical thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level.

Develop a deeper understanding of financial models and theoretical tools as you broaden your expertise in relevant topics such as investor led investments, mergers and acquisitions, and managing and mitigating financial crises within a global environment. This specialization is ideal for those who want to pursue original research and advanced knowledge in areas such as corporate finance and financial management as well as consider the importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility.

Is your dissertation the only thing standing between you and your doctorate? Transfer your doctoral coursework, complete your research, and earn your doctorate through our online PhD completion program. Our PhD dissertation completion program is designed specifically for returning doctoral degree candidates who have completed all coursework for a PhD, except the prospectus and dissertation process, at an accredited university.

In this specialization, you can apply current theories to conduct research in areas such as the behavioral implications of environments, motivation, and performance on individuals and teams in global environments; strategic human resource management; the role of collaboration and performance of global teams; regulatory and ethical concerns; and labor relations. An emphasis on global and multidisciplinary aspects of human resource management will prepare you to create solutions-oriented strategies for human resource initiatives across a variety of settings.

In this specialization, you will explore an integrative approach to all aspects of organizations, including people, processes, technology, systems, and management. Focus your studies on developing knowledge, systems integration and application, and teaching to yield maximum benefits from systems architectures, big data, cloud computing, and strategic direction.

Challenge your critical thinking abilities by testing conventional organizational strategies and structures in this specialization. Develop alternative conceptualizations of management, understand what a socially conscious leader is, and create 21st-century leadership practices.

In an environment of disruptive and agile innovation, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems, business leaders need to employ strategies to deal with the reality of these forces. In the Organizational Design and Innovation specialization, you will explore the changes in organizational innovation agility and develop leadership strategies informed by design thinking.

Create your own specialization based on your individual goals and interests in management. Choose courses from other specializations within the program under the guidance of a Walden faculty mentor. Assignments will focus on the practical application of writing and critical thinking skills and the integration of professional practice at the doctoral level. Students may also request to apply transfer credits from previous discipline-related doctoral-level study toward their elective courses.

Gain the insights to address critical challenges in your community—and the credibility to shape sustainable change—with a PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Walden. PhD programs in public policy academically prepare students to pursue careers in academia or high-level practitioner and leadership roles in government, public, and nonprofit sectors.

Are you ready to further your passion for public service? Deepen your influence and create the change you want to see with a Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) degree from Walden. This program prepares students to pursue executive leadership roles in all levels of government, public, and nonprofit organizations as well as private consulting practice.

Powerful leaders don’t just help their organizations succeed; they guide business toward a future that works for all of us. Walden’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program prepares you to be a socially minded, high-impact change agent in the business setting. You’ll build the confidence to not only take a seat at the table but also to stand up for what’s right. Our MBA program is designed around you, giving you access to the people, tools, and resources you need to help you stay on track and achieve your goals. If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no weekly deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed. Our One-Year Fast-Track option allows you to double up on courses and complete your MBA in one year, earning your degree in half the time of a traditional MBA program.

In this specialization, you’ll explore key practices and strategies for developing, managing, recruiting, and leading diverse talent. Build the organizational knowledge and leadership skills needed to advise and advance in this field—including soft skills like emotional intelligence and conflict resolution. Explore practical approaches for managing talent, measuring employee performance, and leading high-functioning teams.

The MBA Self-Designed specialization offers the freedom and flexibility to tailor your program to complement your professional goals. Select up to nine elective credits and focus your learning on a specific area that interests you. Apply what you’ve learned to make a positive, sustainable difference in your organization and community.

By prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their decision-making, public service leaders can help break down systemic barriers for underserved populations. In this online MPA specialization, you’ll explore the integral role diversity plays in public policy and administration. Broaden your perspectives on race and gender in public service and learn what it takes to promote equality, equity, and diversity at local and national levels.

Designed for public safety administrators and emergency responders who want to enhance their credentials, this specialization examines vital emergency management issues and contingency planning. As a student, you will learn strategies for maintaining public safety during times of disaster and analyze current ethical issues that public administrators may face when a crisis occurs.

In the General Program, you will have the opportunity to gain cross-sectoral management and communication skills that can be applied domestically and globally. Coursework is grounded in real-world application and features immersive learning experiences that bring course content to life.

The Law and Public Policy specialization explores the relationship between statutes and case law and the impact that legislation and court systems can have on public policy. Explore fundamental legal concepts and topics in law as well as U.S. Supreme Court cases that have had a major precedential effect on individual rights. As a student, you will gain an understanding of legal research and how it is used as a foundation to help support public policy. This specialization will introduce you to the legal challenges that public administration professionals may face and enable you to learn the strategic planning and organizational management skills you will need to help overcome these challenges.

Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges that include funding initiatives, recruiting, and retaining volunteers, analyzing public policy, and advocating for reforms in legislation. In the Nonprofit Management and Leadership specialization, you’ll explore best practices for navigating through budgeting and finance issues, cultivating stakeholder relationships, and developing strategic plans that foster collaboration across sectors.

In Walden’s online master’s in human resource management program, you’ll explore the latest HR strategies and use cutting-edge tools to practice tough conversations HR professionals face in the workplace. Our program focuses on leadership development and business social responsibility to help students prepare for real-world HR challenges. This program offers two entry tracks: Choose Track I if you do not have a recognized HR professional certification; choose Track II if you’re an experienced HR professional and would like to tailor your program to your goals and interests. If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no weekly deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

In this specialization, you will examine and apply the science of industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology in effective human resource management (HRM) practices in today’s diverse workplace. Integrating concepts in business, HRM, and I-O psychology, this specialization helps you gain the interdisciplinary knowledge of theories, methods, and research findings to influence and drive successful HRM strategies. You will learn to apply this knowledge to organizational activities such as talent selection and placement, employee motivation, training and development, performance appraisals, and organizational change and development.

In this specialization, you will prepare to address the challenges of today’s culturally diverse workforce. Designed to deepen your knowledge of workplace and organizational behavior, this specialization helps you develop expertise in talent assessment, selection, performance management, motivation, work attitudes, leadership, and organizational behavior and development. You will learn to apply this knowledge to help create work environments that help in which individual employees and global organizations can reach their full potential.

Are you passionate about empowering people and organizations to succeed? Walden’s MS in Leadership program can help you take your leadership skills to the next level. Find out who you are as a leader and build on your strengths. Learn to resolve conflict and create a company culture that brings out the best in your workforce. A master’s degree in leadership prepares students to manage and motivate others and find innovative answers to novel problems and challenges.

Explore strategies for helping Global South countries or developing regions build modern, sustainable communities. In coursework for this specialization, you will examine effective sustainability frameworks and models as well as approaches to effecting community change. You will also review strategies for making leadership decisions under complex and uncertain conditions and explore strategic planning, management, and leadership from an international perspective.

In an era of increasing globalization, leaders of nonprofit organizations and governmental departments at the local, state, and national levels need to know how to operate on an international scale. With the International Nongovernmental Organizations specialization, you can explore 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. Gain an understanding of the effects of globalization and learn how to work effectively with nongovernmental organizations, voluntary organizations, and intergovernmental organizations around the world.

Within the Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities specialization, you will discuss what sustainability and livability mean and explore a wide range of tools, strategies, and skills you can use to create sustainable communities that are more environmentally sound, economically prosperous, and socially equitable. You will also examine planning processes, approaches, and policies that can help you address a variety of complex and interrelated issues involving multiple stakeholders.

With the Self-Designed specialization, you can create your own learning experience and focus on nonprofit management and leadership theories, principles, and practices in an area that matches your specific goals and interests. Choose three elective courses to tailor your learning in a variety of subjects including international governmental organizations, global leadership, grant writing, law and public policy, emergency management, sustainable communities, and policy analysis.

Do you see yourself as a social entrepreneur, creating meaningful and sustainable change through innovation? In this specialization, you’ll explore critical leadership and practical skills—such as grant writing and generating resources—to support your own ideas and organization. Designed for entrepreneurial professionals and students across all disciplines, coursework in this Walden MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership specialization covers a range of organizational activities and structures and nonprofit sector responses.

In the Applied Information Technology specialization, you’ll gain the foundation to excel as an IT practitioner researcher. Build on your current knowledge and insights with advanced coursework in topics such as data-driven decision making, cloud computing, and cybercrimes. Work one-on-one with faculty and get the support resources to conduct original, practical research in the dynamic IT field.

In Walden’s Information Technology Leadership specialization, you’ll focus on the skills and expertise required to advance into high-level professional leadership positions. Learn to communicate technical and business concepts to diverse audiences through engaging and realistic simulations. Develop skills in strategic decision making to secure and maintain your organization’s critical data assets. You’ll also explore various approaches to planning, implementing, and executing IT strategies.

The Information Systems specialization can help you gain the skills you need to create IT solutions that meet strategic organizational needs, integrate IT solutions and business processes, and apply best practices to software construction tasks.

Enhance your skills and credentials with our BS in Criminal Justice program. In the Advanced Topics in Criminal Justice AIM concentration, you’ll incorporate graduate-level coursework into your bachelor’s program, potentially saving time and money when you go on to pursue an MS in Criminal Justice degree.

Explore the impact of crime on neighborhoods. Examine innovative solutions for rehabilitating offenders and restoring peace to communities. Examine the devastating effects of crime on society, such as economic instability, drug use, and the erosion of local communities. Learn about restorative justice—repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior—and the need for alternatives to mass incarceration. 

Explore the investigative process, from collecting evidence to interviewing witnesses. Study theories and research on the cognitive, behavioral, and psychological drivers of criminal behavior. Learn about the components of a criminal investigation. If you choose the competency-based Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Today’s criminal justice professionals need to understand their roles as administrators of diverse, increasingly complex organizations. This concentration allows you to take graduate courses in your bachelor’s degree program that can be applied toward Walden’s MS in Criminal Justice degree program. Earn up to 20 master’s-level credits as an undergraduate.

Design a customized concentration that reflects your specific career goals and professional interests. This BS in Criminal Justice concentration provides you with maximum flexibility in your program of study. Choose any four concentration courses from the BS in Criminal Justice program to create a personalized path to your degree.

Enhance your skills and credentials while continuing to protect and serve your community with our BS in Criminal Justice program.

A bachelor’s in criminal justice prepares professionals with the skills needed for entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections, investigation, security, and more.

Examine the psychology of crime and learn how societal, biological, and psychological factors influence the behavior of both victims and perpetrators.

Sharpen your skills in effective communication and problem-solving strategies. Learn to build the capacity for change within communities and address challenges in the criminal justice system.

Learn how legal decisions shape public policy. Examine foundational legal concepts, landmark cases, and current legal and policy trends as you explore the relationship between law and policy.

Tailor your doctoral studies to your career goals. Explore a range of subjects or focus on a specific area of interest. Equip yourself with essential professional knowledge and create a tailored experience that empowers you to create positive change.

Explore the various theories and research that aim to answer the “why” behind criminal behavior. Coursework examines psychological issues that can spur acts of violent crime as well as the etiology of sexual offender behavior and sex offender typology and treatment.

Learn how technology is used in the commission of various crimes such as child sexual exploitation, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and human trafficking. Understand cybercrime phenomena within the context of social psychology, media, and the effects of cybercrime on the community.

Emergency response professionals face increasingly difficult issues. People depend on these skilled leaders to make informed, intelligent choices under pressure. This specialization prepares you to build confident and capable teams and guide others during times of crisis. The coursework also addresses challenging ethical situations that emergency professionals may encounter.

Explore the various theories and research that aim to answer the “why” behind criminal behavior. The General Program can help you gain a unique blend of technology, homeland security, and management skills that you can apply immediately on the job.

Public safety is a pressing concern, and homeland security policymakers are faced with tough decisions every day. This specialization provides a foundation for evaluating and creating protective measures and policies that do not compromise individual rights and freedoms. Explore the collaborative relationships among public security agencies. The coursework also focuses on using the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and understanding the complexity of homeland security issues.

Gain skills and knowledge that are essential to operating effectively in regions seeking to develop and modernize. Learn about the roles of strategic planning, management, and leadership in public and nonprofit entities and methods to facilitate timely and effective decision-making in uncertain circumstances. Coursework in this specialization also examines how community problems are analyzed and the practices and interventions that can enhance sustainability.

Today’s legal decisions directly influence the creation of public policy. Explore this intricate relationship in the Law and Public Policy specialization. Examine the vital legal knowledge available to public policy practitioners as you examine legal concepts, cases, and current trends in law and policy.

This specialization prepares you to develop strategies for managing change in public organizations. You will discover how transformative change occurs in complex public systems and how language can influence and inspire organizational change. If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

The threat of terrorism demands constant vigilance and a strong focus on prevention. This specialization provides a foundation for understanding anti-terrorism legislation and its impact on public policies. The coursework will outline the roots of international and domestic terrorism and the political, social, and cultural motivations behind it. You will also explore the psychological effects of terrorism and trauma.

Study a unique blend of criminal behavioral theory, along with human services, technology, homeland security, and management skills in Walden’s MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management program. You will also explore management philosophies as well as learn the budgeting and communication skills that criminal justice professionals require in order to help create policy and influence policymakers. This online program will help academically prepare law enforcement professionals to seek management roles in criminal justice or transition into a career in education or as a consultant.

In the blink of an eye, a cyberattack can cause catastrophic damage to an organization’s operations, finances, and reputation. Walden’s hands-on MS in Cybersecurity program empowers you to gain actionable skills that can help you protect your organization from threats. Our online master’s in cybersecurity program focuses on cybersecurity technology and its practical application within business information systems. Through interactive experiences that include immersive threat simulations, you’ll prepare for the cybersecurity challenges of today—and those of tomorrow. 

Are you ready to help young children start on a path to lifelong success? Gain the confidence you need to create and deliver meaningful early learning experiences with our BS in Early Childhood Studies (Non-Licensure) program. As the Educator of Educators®, Walden proudly offers an online program grounded in the most current best practices of the early childhood field. Learn how to foster resilience and social-emotional growth so that you can support every child in whatever setting and role you choose.

Teaching isn’t just a career—it’s a calling. Walden’s online bachelor’s degree in elementary education program can prepare you to become a licensed teacher who makes an impact on the lives of students every day. Our highly engaged and experienced faculty will connect with, train, and support you as you build instruction and curriculum design skills. During this program, you’ll have the opportunity to practice your new skills through our interactive avatar simulations. And throughout your studies, you’ll learn how to support the development of students’ social-emotional and academic skills. A bachelor’s in elementary education can academically prepare you to seek licensure to become an elementary school teacher in both public and private school settings.

The Community College Leadership (Non-Licensure) specialization prepares you to become a scholar-practitioner who can effectively lead successful 21st-century community colleges. This specialization is ideal if you are an educator looking to further your career in the community college landscape or if you are employed in businesses and policy development related to higher education. Coursework focuses on developing proficiency in many aspects of the community college mission, including academic transfer programs, workforce development, developmental and remedial education, continuing education for professionals, student development, and community service. You will learn to use research, data, technology, and strategic planning to make complex decisions in diverse demographic environments. Gain the knowledge to develop collaborative teams to ensure students meet the accountability standards for completion of a certificate or degree. This EdD specialization can prepare you to be a change agent for social justice and innovation in a higher education setting.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Non-Licensure) is designed for education practitioners aspiring to be curriculum experts who can make an impact on student achievement in any educational system. You will gain expertise in the latest research and best practices in learner-centered curriculum and instructional design, instructional strategies, effective teaching, program evaluation, student assessment, and teacher professional development. Using real-life scenarios, you will learn to think critically about ways to drive innovation and change at the systemic level—including the local school district and regional, state, and federal education agencies—and apply strategies that can effect measurable improvement in K–12 schools and other educational contexts. Course projects and activities emphasize the critical thinking and research skills you need to shape schools and educational systems to meet diverse student needs. Choose this EdD specialization if you are a classroom teacher, curriculum specialist, department chair, director of instruction, administrator, or any educator who wants to influence positive educational change and improved student achievement through effective curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

The early childhood field brings together families, professionals, programs, and agencies that influence every aspect of children’s lives, from prenatal development through age 8. Our Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure) can prepare you to foster positive outcomes for young children and their families in roles such as early childhood teacher, teacher educator, researcher, policy maker, and other positions working with young children, families, and communities. Throughout the program, you will explore the complex familial, cultural, societal, and developmental influences that affect child development and learning. You will critically review current research in the field on topics such as child development, family partnerships, content knowledge, assessment, effective practices, leadership, and advocacy. Using real-world case studies and innovative technology, you will examine the quality of early childhood programs and policies, implement strategies to promote positive outcomes for young children, and evaluate the leadership characteristics necessary to implement effective change across a variety of early childhood sectors and settings. The individual dissertation or doctoral study process allows you to pursue original research in an effort to effect positive social change for children, families, and the early childhood field.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure) specialization is designed for K–12 administrators who want to increase their ability to influence and transform their educational organization. You will learn about sustainability in your particular setting and how to nurture your school to become or remain a thriving learning center. Gain the skills to build an effective, collaborative organization and enhance the K–12 student learning environment. As a graduate of this program, you will be able to integrate theory and practice to positively impact your career and the lives of your students.

Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Educational Administration and Leadership (For Administrators; Non-Licensure) is designed exclusively for K–12 administrators who want to increase their ability to influence and transform their educational organization. The program recognizes and rewards experienced leaders who have completed previous leadership training with a customized curriculum, a specially designed capstone doctoral project, and a block transfer of 25 quarter credits to move you forward in your program of study. Gain the skills to build an effective, collaborative organization and enhance the K–12 student learning environment. As a graduate of this program, you will be able to integrate theory and practice to positively impact your career and the lives of your students. Through the program, you can also work to produce doctoral results that may apply directly to your district. Join an experienced group of educators who are striving to make a difference.

Changes in educational technology are dramatically affecting the way students learn at school, work, and home. The EdD with a specialization in Educational Technology (Non-Licensure) is designed for K–12 educational leaders who want to initiate and implement change at the district, regional, state, and federal levels. By integrating the latest technologies and instructional design principles, you can prepare to develop and lead technology-supported solutions to learning challenges in the K–12 classroom. With program outcomes informed by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) standards, this EdD specialization prepares you to conduct research on local problems in a rapidly changing field. It is designed to advance your career quickly and affordably, with an embedded post-master’s certificate that can be earned upon completion of seven quarters.

Offering the flexibility to personalize your plan of study, this unique specialization option allows you to examine 21st-century higher education institutions, evaluate the relevance of current education models, and understand how to maximize efficiency, productivity, and sustainability as a leader within today’s higher education settings. In this specialization, you will complete a set of core education courses and choose four electives from 21 courses focusing on higher education across our EdD and PhD in Education programs. Customize your coursework according to your personal and professional goals.

The Higher Education and Adult Learning (Non-Licensure) specialization is designed for professionals who plan to design, develop, and lead successful adult learning programs within higher education institutions, corporations, and workforce development settings. You will examine adult learning theories, learn best practices for facilitating program planning and assessment, and develop leadership skills to effectively engage and motivate adults to create change across their institutions and workplaces. Through applied research and practical coursework, this higher education adult learning specialization will enable you to develop the expertise to empower lifelong learners and assess effective learning experiences for adults.

The Higher Education Leadership and Management (Non-Licensure) specialization can help you gain the leadership skills and management knowledge you need to lead meaningful and sustainable change across your institution. Coursework in this EdD specialization focuses on the latest research-based methods, policies, and practices of today’s changing landscape of higher education. This specialization is designed for individuals who work in higher education and aspire to administrative, leadership, and/or management positions. Potential workplaces include community colleges, public and private campus-based universities, online universities, state education departments, government agencies, or research organizations.

With our EdD specialization in Organizational Leadership and Development (Non-Licensure), you’ll grow as a well-rounded leader. Gain a multidisciplinary perspective as you learn to address challenges found across all industries and settings. Deepen your expertise in organizational needs assessment, program evaluation, leadership practice, and continuous improvement. An EdD in Organizational Leadership and Development from Walden offers flexibility to meet the needs of working professionals.

Our innovative self-designed option allows you to select courses that interest and inspire you. Gain deeper insights into the education issues and opportunities that affect students and schools from preschool through undergraduate postsecondary education. Develop new expertise that you can immediately apply in your classroom practice or other educational setting.

Literacy is a driving force in effecting positive student learning and broader social change. The Reading, Literacy, and Assessment (Non-Licensure) specialization is for educators who wish to influence growth in reading and literacy and gain expertise in the latest research and best practices in reading, literacy, curriculum design and instruction, teacher professional development, and program evaluation and assessment. In this EdD specialization, you will develop skills and strategies that can improve reading and curriculum outcomes across the educational spectrum, including classroom instruction, program design, and policy implementation. Explore sociopolitical, cultural, and economic influences on literacy, curriculum, assessment, and instruction for diverse learners; changing definitions of literacy; best practices in literacy; and program design and evaluation. This specialization is designed for classroom teachers, lead teachers, reading specialists, literacy coaches, department chairs, curriculum specialists, and any instructor who wants a deeper understanding of reading and literacy practices.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 7 million U.S. students received special education services from 2017 to 2018. This figure represents a demand for qualified educators to work with students with exceptionalities. The Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Special Education (Non-Licensure) can position you to advance in this growing field. Educators with advanced degrees in special education are the leaders in school districts, communities, institutions of higher education, and the profession. Coursework in this program focuses on your professional growth while increasing your comprehensive understanding of the critical trends and issues impacting special education today. You will have the opportunity to engage in real-world case-study scenarios that require collaborative problem solving and the implementation of research-based strategies to master program outcomes. This program culminates in a scholarly capstone project focused on problems of practice related to special education as well as effecting positive social change.

In the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in School Counseling, you’ll build your theoretical and practical understanding of the systemic interplay among children, adolescents, families, and the stakeholders in their lives. Coursework in this program focuses on a family-systems view of intervention, with specific attention to developmental, cognitive, behavioral, educational, multicultural, and environmental issues. You’ll also examine group theory, process, and dynamics and how to apply these concepts to group counseling and guidance in school settings.

The Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Evaluation (Non-Licensure) specialization is designed for educators who wish to influence positive educational change and improved student and school performance through ongoing research in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and evaluation. Coursework focuses on developing your professional expertise through in-depth research. Gain skills to effectively design, modify, and evaluate curriculum and assessment practices using a systems approach. As a student in this PhD in Education program, you will be equipped with skills in program evaluation; strategic planning; curriculum mapping; and a systems, technology, and curriculum audit. Develop evidence-based action plans that will positively impact any educational application and provide opportunities for realizing meaningful and sustainable social change.

In the Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy (Non-Licensure) specialization, you will critically review the latest research to understand the complex family, cultural, societal, and developmental influences that affect child development and learning. Coursework covers topics such as child development, family partnerships, content knowledge, leadership, advocacy, social change, and professionalism. This program utilizes case studies and innovative technology, which provides you the opportunity to examine the quality of early childhood programs and policies, research and present strategies to promote positive outcomes for young children, and evaluate the leadership characteristics necessary to be an advocate in the field. The individual dissertation process enables you to pursue original research in an effort to promote positive social change for young children, their families, and the early childhood field as a whole.

As more children require early intervention and special education services, there is an increasing demand for college faculty who can prepare the next wave of educators in the early childhood special education field. This specialization positions educators to advance in this growing field and to conduct continued research on best practices for early intervention. Informed by the Council for Exceptional Children’s advanced professional early childhood preparation standards, this specialization’s curriculum enables you to explore key research issues, such as leadership and policy, program development and assessment, collaboration, evidence-based practices in early intervention, and ethical practice. Coursework focuses on identifying and addressing gaps in research to increase the effectiveness of early childhood special educators. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the trends and issues impacting early childhood special education today. Using real-world case-study scenarios, you engage in collaborative problem solving and investigate and implement research-based strategies to master program outcomes. At the conclusion of this program, you will complete a dissertation focused on effecting positive social change in early childhood special education.

The creation and implementation of policy is critical to advancing and managing change in education. The Educational Policy, Leadership, and Management (Non-Licensure) specialization is designed for leaders across the education spectrum, from preschool through higher education. You will build upon your leadership and management abilities and learn to influence policy at local, national, and institutional levels. Explore the principles, perspectives, and strategies that today’s education professionals require so that you can become an informed, dynamic leader; affect policy; and guide the change process at all levels of the education system.

The education field has an increasing need for individuals who can lead the adoption of new and effective technologies. In our PhD in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology and Design (Non-Licensure), you will prepare to create innovative technological solutions to learning challenges, collaborate digitally to demonstrate awareness of local and global interrelationships and diverse perspectives, and develop instructional design skills. Coursework that is grounded in theory and research prepares you to design and conduct original research in educational technology, culminating in a dissertation.

Institutions of higher education are continuously evolving to meet the needs of diverse clientele and stakeholders. In this specialization, you will explore the systems, policies, and politics of higher education. Learn and apply effective leadership and management skills and strategies to facilitate positive social change. As a student in the Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy (Non-Licensure) specialization, you will research institutions of higher education from a systemic, organizational perspective. Learn how internal and external systems, politics, and policies impact institutional effectiveness, student learning and development, and the organization’s overall development and impact. This program also helps you develop the leadership skills required to address the needs of a dynamic higher education landscape, domestically and internationally. This specialization is designed for professionals in community colleges, private and public liberal arts colleges, distance-learning institutions, regional and state universities, state and federal agencies, and national professional associations.

Deepen your understanding of current practices in higher education institutions and examine law, policy, and governance as a leader within higher education settings. With the flexibility of our PhD in Education with a specialization in Higher Education, Leadership, and Policy (Self-Designed; Non-Licensure), you can customize your studies by choosing four electives from 21 courses focusing on higher education. This specialization puts you in control of your education, giving you the ability to customize your coursework with topics that are most relevant to your personal and career goals.

The Learning, Instruction, and Innovation (Non-Licensure) specialization prepares you to help learners translate creativity into innovative learning experiences utilizing authentic, engaging practices and assessments. Develop learning solutions grounded in principles of brain-based learning. Coursework explores creative approaches to learning that integrate technology with the needs of learners in a global community. Prepare to become a leader who fosters diverse perspectives and creates a culture of innovation in the workplace. As a graduate of this PhD in Education program, you can become a leader across learning environments that include preschool through higher education, as well as in government, nonprofit, and corporate settings.

Creating a culture of continuous improvement within programs and organizations and as individuals is the focus of the Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation (Non-Licensure) specialization. Coursework emphasizes the theory, trends, and perspectives in the field as well as the role of assessment and evaluation as a vehicle for positive change. Engage in hands-on applied experiences and utilize processes for the rigorous research, assessment, and evaluation of complex organizational systems through data gathering and analysis. In this PhD in Education specialization, you will also evaluate programs in a systematic way in order to address and resolve problems and engage in evidence-based decision making.

Personalize your online PhD in Education experience. Our innovative PhD in Education with a specialization in P–20 Education (Self Designed; Non-Licensure) gives you ultimate flexibility, allowing you to create a program of study that meets your unique interests and passions. Choose educational topics and issues that impact students from the start of their educational experience through high school and into undergraduate postsecondary education. Become the change agent you want to be in future leadership, research, and teaching roles with a program of study focused specifically on your goals.

Explore principles of online instruction and learn best practices for reaching diverse populations of adult learners.

This PhD in Psychology specialization focuses on classic educational psychology theory and how to use testing and measurement, with emphasis on adult learners. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree in psychology or related field.

An engaging curriculum is the foundation for successful learning and requires continuous refinement and improvement. Lead transformative instructional initiatives and expand your career with an Education Specialist (EdS) in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Non-Licensure) degree from Walden. An EdS in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment empowers educators to improve student learning and achievement through meaningful, data-driven instruction. This non-licensure program is ideal for classroom teachers, curriculum specialists, and administrators who want to make a greater impact within their educational system.

Positive, meaningful learning experiences are a vital part of child development from birth through age 8. Play a pivotal role in healthy growth—as an influential educator and advocate for young children—with an Education Specialist (EdS) in Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure) degree from Walden. An early childhood education specialist degree empowers educators to improve the policies, programs, practices, and systems that affect the lives of young children. This non-licensure program is ideal for teachers, community college instructors, curriculum specialists, and early childhood support services professionals who are ready to make a positive and lasting impact on children’s lives.

Are you ready to create more engaging and effective P–12 learning environments for your students? Develop your leadership expertise with an EdS in Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure) degree from Walden. Gain the skills and confidence to present innovative solutions to your organization’s most pressing challenges, from improving instruction to advancing student achievement. An EdS in Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure) program equips educators to effectively manage resources and improve learning environments for diverse student populations. It is not a path to principal or superintendent licensure.

Are you ready to take your ideas and influence to the next level? Walden’s EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation; Licensure) program can empower you to become a transformative leader of high-performing, effective schools. Grounded in theory and practical methods, our EdS in educational leadership online program is taught by faculty with experience in educational administration. Gain the holistic skill set and insights you need to become a confident and capable principal or administrator. An EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration degree program provides educators with a pathway to becoming a licensed principal or administrator.

Technology is changing the way we learn—everywhere from pre-kindergarten classrooms to corporations and hospitals. With an Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Technology (Non-Licensure), you can guide technology initiatives that transform instruction and achievement in your school, district, or organization. An EdS in Educational Technology empowers educators to integrate the latest technologies and instructional design principles to enhance learner success. This non-licensure program is ideal for P–12 teachers and administrators, technology coaches, instructional designers, military and corporate trainers, and others who want to transform their learning environments.

In a changing world, instructional experiences must be continually reinvented and refined. Gain innovative strategies for impacting current and future learning environments with an Education Specialist (EdS) degree in Learning, Instruction, and Innovation (Non-Licensure) from Walden. A learning specialist degree helps educators create effective learning experiences through authentic, engaging practices and assessments. This non-licensure program is ideal for K–12 teachers and administrators, military or corporate trainers, medical educators, and others who want to initiate and implement cutting-edge teaching and assessment practices.

In student learning, literacy is a powerful driving force. Become the change leader your school, district, and community needs with an Education Specialist (EdS) in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment (Non-Licensure) degree from Walden. This program is designed to help educators gain the expertise and leadership skills they need to positively impact reading outcomes across age groups and settings. This non-licensure program is ideal for K–12 teachers, reading and curriculum specialists, literacy coaches, and department chairs who are passionate about enhancing student success.

Join Walden’s Eds in Special Education (Non-Licensure) online program and gain the skills and knowledge you need to help your students reach their full potential. Explore the latest issues impacting the special education field and gain confidence to drive meaningful change in your work environment. While not a pathway to licensure, this program’s curriculum is informed by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)’s Professional Preparation Standards. An EdS in Special Education degree prepares educators to create unique, data-driven intervention models that support high-quality education for students with exceptionalities.

Are you ready to make a meaningful, long-term impact in the lives of all students? Join a community of passionate educators—and prepare to become the teacher every child deserves—with Walden’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) – Elementary Education (Licensure) program. Our program allows you to build your teaching skills and confidence in a safe, immersive environment, with courses enhanced by interactive media, virtual simulations, and licensure preparation. Learn how to build positive, collaborative relationships with diverse children and families to help every student get the most out of their education. An online MAT – Elementary Education program prepares students to seek licensure and become teachers in the elementary school setting. Walden’s program promotes a contemporary, culturally responsive approach to teaching and supports increased diversity in schools.

You want to help students with exceptionalities reach their fullest potential. Walden’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) – Special Education (K–Age 21; Licensure) program can help you turn your passion for empowering others into a meaningful career. This online MAT program prepares you to address the instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all learners from kindergarten through age 21. Explore diverse learning exceptionalities, from developmental cognitive disorders to emotional and behavioral issues. Gain the evidence-based skills and strategies to create effective, personalized curriculum design and teaching experiences that help students thrive. A Master of Arts in Teaching degree prepares students to pursue licensure as a special education teacher.

Are you ready to impact children’s learning and development in a bigger way? Choose Walden’s MS in Early Childhood Studies (Non-Licensure) program and grow as a leader, mentor, and advocate. Our master’s in early childhood education program is grounded in the most contemporary developments in the field, including play and creativity and trauma-informed teaching. Expand your expertise and grow your knowledge as you learn to make an even more profound difference in your students’ lives.

Do you want to increase your impact as an early childhood educator and gain the skills to run your own program? With the Administration, Management, and Leadership specialization, you’ll gain deeper insight into what young children need in order to thrive. You’ll also master best practices for creating a welcoming, nurturing environment that instills confidence in families. Gain the practical tools to plan, resource, and guide an early childhood program. Coursework in this program is aligned with professional guidelines established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

In the Teaching and Learning specialization, study specific special needs as well as the impact of living in poverty and the effects of stress, violence, and trauma. Learn practical strategies and tools required to work with and teach young children including ways to plan curriculum, create caring and respectful environments, and improve developmental and learning outcomes for every child.

Our MS in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Non-Licensure) prepares you to respond effectively to your students’ diverse learning needs. Learn how to provide authentic, differentiated learning experiences that help children master the skills required for success in the 21st century. You’ll have the opportunity to apply evidence-based and reflective practices to make informed decisions that will positively impact student learning. Design standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment that will help ensure all students learn and achieve at the highest levels possible. Explore the latest information on brain-based learning and discover how this new information translates to effective practice in the classroom. If you’re a highly motivated educator who wants to fast-track your learning, the MSEd Accelerated track is for you. You can gain all the skills and valuable insights found in the traditional MSEd track and earn your degree in as few as 12 months.*

*Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable.

For educators who want to become a principal or administrator at the master’s level, Walden’s Riley College of Education and Human Sciences, a CAEP-accredited college, offers an online MS in Education with a specialization in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation; Licensure) designed to develop the management, leadership, and advanced instructional skills you need to become an educational leader. This specialization provides the legal, financial, data, and personnel management knowledge needed to meet the daily challenges of school administration as well as the instructional leadership skills required to improve student outcomes.

Prepare to help students (Grades P–6) develop the 21st-century literacy skills required for college and career readiness. These skills are aligned with the English Language Arts goals outlined in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, International Literacy Association standards, and other state standards. In this MS in Education specialization, you will examine current research and practical strategies that can help you increase the achievement of all students. This includes linguistically, culturally, and academically diverse learners. Coursework explores teaching digital literacy, managing classroom literacy programs, and effectively engaging students to promote lifelong literacy. If you’re a highly motivated educator who wants to fast-track your learning, the MSEd Accelerated track is for you. You can gain all the skills and valuable insights found in the traditional MSEd track and earn your degree in as few as 12 months.*

*Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. 

Help elementary school students cultivate a love for learning as they build the reading and mathematics skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond. In our MS in Education with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Non-Licensure), you’ll explore strategies to help you become more effective in delivering reading and mathematics instruction aligned with Common Core State Standards. If you’re a highly motivated educator who wants to fast-track your learning, the MSEd Accelerated track is for you. You can gain all the skills and valuable insights found in the traditional MSEd track and earn your degree in as few as 12 months.*

*Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. 

Teaching today’s technologically savvy students requires you to possess 21st-century knowledge, strategies, and skills. Based on International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards, our MS in Education with a specialization in Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades K–12; Non-Licensure) encourages you to employ technologies that engage and motivate all learners. Learn how to prepare your students to thrive in a global society by breaking down barriers and helping them use and disseminate knowledge effectively. If you’re a highly motivated educator who wants to fast-track your learning, the MSEd Accelerated track is for you. You can gain all the skills and valuable insights found in the traditional MSEd track and earn your degree in as few as 12 months.*

*Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. 

Middle school is a critical time in children’s math development and learning. You can help children build on their math skills to ensure school success with a specialization in Mathematics (Grades 5–8; Non-Licensure). In this specialization, you can expand your own mathematical expertise to develop more effective mathematics teaching practices. Help prepare your students for mathematics success in high school with courses that explore the Common Core State Standards. Examine key topics taught in middle school mathematics programs, including number systems and operations, geometric thinking and measurement, functions and equations, and data, probability, and statistical reasoning. Courses in this specialization are aligned with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ (NCTM’s) Principles and Standards for School Mathematics.

Help elementary school children build a foundation for success in math with a specialization in Mathematics (Grades K–6; Non-Licensure). Designed for elementary school math teachers, this specialization can help you develop more effective mathematics teaching practices so you can excite young learners. Explore new strategies and techniques for introducing students to the mathematical skills and concepts they will need in high school, college, and beyond, including measurement, data, geometric thinking, understanding rational numbers, and proportional reasoning. Courses in this specialization are aligned with the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics as well as the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ Principles and Standards for School Mathematics.

In our MS in Education with a specialization in Mathematics and Science (Grades K–8; Non-Licensure), you’ll learn to prepare young students with the analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills they need to succeed in college and in their careers. This option is designed for elementary and middle school teachers who want to advance their own knowledge of science and mathematics (as part of the STEM core) subjects. It provides strategies and a framework for ensuring that your students gain a strong foundation in mathematics and science as defined by the Common Core State Standards. This specialization features math courses that are based on standards set by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ (NCTM) Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, and science courses are based on standards from the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the National Science Education Standards.

For students to be competitive in the 21st-century global marketplace, they need strong scientific knowledge and abilities. This specialization in Science (Grades K–8; Non-Licensure) blends content with pedagogy so you can learn science in the same way you will teach the subject matter in the classroom—through inquiry-based learning that promotes hands-on and exciting educational experiences. The program aligns with the five core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), the National Science Education Standards (NSES), and the standards of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and offers you the knowledge you need to effectively teach science in today’s classroom.

Whether you want to teach in additional subject areas or gain new skills in areas such as technology or leadership, the MSEd Self-Designed (Non-Licensure) specialization allows you to customize your online degree program with the courses that best prepare you to achieve your goals. By individualizing your studies in this self-designed master’s program, you can expand your teaching skills and knowledge across multiple content areas and prepare to meet the specific needs of your students and school.

If you’re an experienced special educator with the desire to enhance your skills, this MSEd specialization offers a path to continuing professional achievement. Gain leadership skills to support and sustain effective practices for students with exceptionalities. Coursework in this program synthesizes the most current research in the arenas of neuroscience, assessment, and scientifically based interventions. Real-world case studies and virtual scenarios encourage collaborative problem-solving using research-based strategies. If you’re a highly motivated educator who wants to fast-track your learning, the MSEd Accelerated track is for you. You can gain all the skills and valuable insights found in the traditional MSEd track and earn your degree in as few as 12 months.*

*Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. 

The STEM Education (Grades K–8; Non-Licensure) specialization prepares certified educators to more effectively teach, engage, and inspire students in the STEM fields. Through this program, you can gain the skills and knowledge to lead and improve STEM curriculum in K–8 classrooms. You will learn strategies to help diverse student populations become critical thinkers and build the educational foundation for future STEM-related careers. Combining self-directed and non-self-directed online coursework, this program specialization offers the convenience and flexibility to pursue your degree while you also balance work and life commitments. After the first course, you can take one course at a time or potentially earn your degree faster by taking two courses concurrently. You can adjust your approach throughout the program to fit your changing needs and schedule.

If you’re a teacher who is passionate about transforming education, our MS in Education with a specialization in Teacher Leadership (Grades K–12; Non-Licensure) may be right for you. Build on your existing expertise with dynamic skills that can help address such key challenges as parental involvement and 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 learning community. If you’re a highly motivated educator who wants to fast track your learning, the MSEd Accelerated track is for you. You can gain all the skills and valuable insights found in the traditional MSEd track and earn your degree in as few as 12 months.*

*Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. 

In this specialization, you will explore emerging theories, research, and best practices that can be applied to create effective education experiences for this unique population of learners. You will analyze instructional strategies and management principles that will help you address today’s most pressing issues facing higher education institutions. The curriculum also examines the globalization of higher education, a transformative trend that transcends geographic boundaries and enables the sharing of knowledge on a global scale. This specialization empowers you to increase your impact as an educator as you discover practical learning solutions that integrate the latest technologies across diverse learning environments, including higher education, corporate, nonprofit, government, healthcare, and military settings.

In our MS in Higher Education with a specialization in College Teaching and Learning (Non-Licensure), you will examine the major steps in the teaching and learning process: planning, developing, and facilitating learning experiences and assessing outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to explore the special opportunities and challenges of online learning environments.

Higher education institutions are becoming increasingly accountable for providing students with skills that prepare them for the future. In our MS in Higher Education with a specialization in Leadership for Student Success (Non-Licensure), you can gain the tools you need to develop and measure programs that support student success. With an emphasis on outcomes, these courses focus on best practices for improving the engagement, retention, and educational achievement of today’s diverse student populations.

You want to shape learning environments that empower adults to reach their potential, Walden can help you become the change leader you aspire to be. In our master’s in higher education program, you’ll have the opportunity to work with—and learn from—a vibrant community of innovators, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. Build a versatile skill set that allows you to stay ahead of the curve in a dynamic field. Our master’s in higher education degree prepares educators for a range of roles and opportunities in postsecondary education, training, and professional development.

Although distance learning is not a new concept, delivering course content online has become mainstream only in the past several years. With the Online Learning specialization, you will learn from a pioneer and experienced leader in online content development and instructional delivery. You’ll learn to produce and deliver courses or training modules using 21st-century online delivery methods. You will gain effective strategies for engaging and teaching distance learners and the ability to assess student-learning outcomes in online environments.

This specialization focuses on managing and delivering training programs and on improving workplace performance through quality instruction. Build essential skills for managing and delivering training systems and modules. Explore technologies that support a variety of training in both traditional classroom and virtual environments. Learn methods and techniques for identifying performance gaps, conducting needs assessments, and identifying solutions and evaluating their effectiveness. Implement design changes to instructional materials and support systems based on your analysis. 

Highly engaging and personalized learning experiences are critical for acquiring new skills and knowledge. An MS in Instructional Design and Technology (Non-Licensure) from Walden can fuel your passion for helping people learn. In this program, you’ll develop skills at the forefront of instructional design and use the latest technology to create engaging, content-rich, multimedia instruction. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of how and why people learn. 

Study cognition, motivation, lifespan development, and learning for individuals ranging from high achievers to those whose needs are more specialized. This specialization will give you a multicultural perspective and help you understand, evaluate, and apply research. You can gain the skills and knowledge to enhance your work in the classroom and other educational settings. This specialization also offers an optional doctoral preparation track, for those who want a head start on their doctorate.

Whether it’s substance abuse or compulsive gambling, addiction impacts the entire family. This specialization prepares you with the skills and insights to help students cope with the emotional challenges of watching a loved one struggle with dependence. Beyond the various types of addiction, you’ll study the latest theories on treatment and explore techniques for counseling children, preteens, and teens who are living with addictive behavior. The optional accelerated track is designed for students who are interested in taking three courses per quarter and potentially finishing their program in a shorter time frame. The accelerated track has the same curriculum, residencies, and field experience requirements as the general track, but requires a strong time commitment and is best suited for students who can dedicate themselves full time to their studies.

From natural disasters to the loss of a loved one, traumatic life events can have far-reaching effects on children and adolescents. In this specialization, you’ll learn how to help students cope with and recover from catastrophe. Study human behavior following a crisis, psychological disorders that can stem from trauma, and the fundamentals of emergency planning. The optional accelerated track is designed for students who are interested in taking three courses per quarter and potentially finishing their program in a shorter time frame. The accelerated track has the same curriculum, residencies, and field experience requirements as the general track, but requires a strong time commitment and is best suited for students who can dedicate themselves full time to their studies.

Learn how to support the well-being of your students as they cope with complex personal and family challenges. Explore human sexual development as well as the relationships and family dynamics impacting young people’s lives today. Build the cross-cultural competencies and skills required to understand family structures, life-cycle dynamics, intergenerational influences, and healthy family functioning. The optional accelerated track is designed for students who are interested in taking three courses per quarter and potentially finishing their program in a shorter time frame. The accelerated track has the same curriculum, residencies, and field experience requirements as the general track, but requires a strong time commitment and is best suited for students who can dedicate themselves full time to their studies.

Would you like to help children from military families deal with the challenges that come with military life? In this specialization, you will gain insights into military culture as well as the unique emotional needs of children of active military personnel and veterans. Develop the skills needed to help children and their families cope with long-term separation, combat-related injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, and a variety of other hardships inherent in military life. The optional accelerated track is designed for students who are interested in taking three courses per quarter and potentially finishing their program in a shorter time frame. The accelerated track has the same curriculum, residencies, and field experience requirements as the general track, but requires a strong time commitment and is best suited for students who can dedicate themselves full time to their studies.

Learn to use the natural language of play to help young children express their feelings and work through difficult emotions.

Build the skills needed to deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive mental health care to young people with physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory challenges.

Master the approaches for delivering remote counseling services and acquire the business expertise needed to establish your own independent practice.

Walden’s MS in School Counseling program gives you a solid foundation in school counseling theories, approaches, and best practices while enabling you to gain hands-on experience in the classroom. You will explore the various issues affecting children, preteens, and teens today and learn how to provide guidance and support to diverse student populations. The optional accelerated track is designed for students who are interested in taking three courses per quarter and potentially finishing their program in a shorter time frame. The accelerated track has the same curriculum, residencies, and field experience requirements as the general track, but requires a strong time commitment and is best suited for students who can dedicate themselves full time to their studies.

Increasingly the legal and criminal justice systems are seeking the expert advice and skills of forensic counselors to determine the proper resolution of cases and the most effective treatment for offenders. Through this specialization, you can build your knowledge of mental health law, with a specific focus on juvenile justice and delinquency. Enhance your competencies in conflict management and negotiation and learn how those skills can be applied to resolve conflicts in the criminal justice system. Upon completion of this specialization, you will be academically prepared to pursue certification and licensure as a professional counselor with additional training in forensics.

Learn to empower people to resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing, school issues, family violence, and other matters. Explore the roles and functions of marriage, couple, and family counselors in various settings. Build the cross-cultural competencies and skills required to understand family structures, life-cycle dynamics, intergenerational influences, and healthy family functioning.

Help families cope with the complex emotional challenges of military life with a specialization in Military Families and Culture. Explore the nuances of military culture as well as the common hardships associated with the military lifestyle—from prolonged separation and combat-related injuries to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Coursework in this specialization also examines considerations and best practices for counseling active military personnel, veterans, spouses, and children.

The Software Engineering specialization prepares you to develop the technology solutions organizations need to solve problems, seize new opportunities, and leverage their full potential. Learn to create complex, high-quality software products on time and on budget. Discover the relationship between process and product quality. Explore the quality, cost, and effectiveness of alternative software design techniques and take the opportunity to learn to apply proven software engineering design principles.

The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformational shift. This concentration is designed for those interested in developing the insights required in healthcare management or administration.

You’re passionate about improving quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. Our BS in Health Studies program can empower you to create the health behavior changes you want to see. Align your studies with your personal learning style by choosing either the course-based or the competency-based Tempo Learning® format—and even get a head start on your master’s degree if you choose the optional AIM track. In the Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed. Earn up to 25 master’s-level credit hours by taking graduate-level courses as an undergraduate by choosing the AIM track.

You’re passionate about improving quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. Our BS in Health Studies program can empower you to create the health behavior changes you want to see. Align your studies with your personal learning style by choosing either the course-based or the competency-based Tempo Learning® format—and even get a head start on your master’s degree if you choose the optional AIM track. In the Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed. Earn up to 25 master’s-level credit hours by taking graduate-level courses as an undergraduate by choosing the AIM track.

Gain the skills to be an advocate for healthier lifestyle choices. Use your knowledge to empower individuals and communities to improve their wellness. Examine current health issues and explore the latest findings on prevention and wellness. This BS in Health Studies concentration is an ideal fit if you want to inspire individuals and communities to make healthy choices and lifestyle changes. Coursework is specially developed to prepare you for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. With the optional competency-based Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Acquire an in-depth understanding of the factors that influence people to change their behaviors and adopt healthier lifestyles. In this BS in Health Studies concentration, you’ll explore the social, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive factors associated with disease, illness, and injury. It’s ideal if you aspire to work in research, clinical settings, or the community to help people overcome their health and wellness challenges.

Gain a deeper understanding of the field of healthcare management. Explore the principles of health informatics, healthcare finance, and organizational theory and behavior. With the optional competency-based Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Take the next step in your educational journey while realizing your passion for helping others. Explore the latest trends and mission-critical challenges affecting healthcare, including health insurance, healthcare finance, and reimbursement. The AIM option allows you to complete master’s-level coursework while earning your bachelor’s degree, giving you a head start on your Walden master’s program. With the optional Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Take the next step in your educational journey while realizing your passion for helping others. Explore the latest trends and mission-critical challenges affecting healthcare, including health insurance, healthcare finance, and reimbursement. The AIM option allows you to complete master’s-level coursework while earning your bachelor’s degree, giving you a head start on your Walden master’s program. With the optional Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Become a catalyst for healthier communities with a BS in Public Health from Walden University. Choose from three degree completion options to best fit your schedule, budget, learning style, and professional goals. Choose the course-based format if you prefer structure and a predictable schedule. With the Tempo Learning® competency-based format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed. Earn up to 20 master’s-level credit hours as an undergraduate with the optional AIM track.

Become a catalyst for healthier communities with a BS in Public Health from Walden University. Choose from three degree completion options to best fit your schedule, budget, learning style, and professional goals. Choose the course-based format if you prefer structure and a predictable schedule. With the Tempo Learning® competency-based format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed. Earn up to 20 master’s-level credit hours as an undergraduate with the optional AIM track.

Help individuals and communities—and even yourself—embrace a healthier lifestyle and achieve optimal wellness. Explore nutrition, fitness, and health communication strategies. This concentration is ideal if you aspire to promote health literacy and wellness. Coursework is specially developed to prepare you for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. In this BS in Public Health concentration, you’ll learn to raise health literacy among individuals and populations and understand fundamental wellness principles. Master best practices for the design and development of effective health promotion strategies. If you choose the Tempo Learning® competency-based format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Gain an in-depth understanding of how social, emotional, and cognitive factors influence a population’s behavior and attitudes about health. This concentration is ideal if you aspire to work in research, clinical settings, or the community and want to understand why people make certain choices regarding their health. In this public health bachelor’s concentration, you’ll learn to understand the social, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive factors associated with disease, illness, and injury.

Develop critical management skills and prepare to assume decision-making roles on results-driven healthcare teams. If you aspire to help improve the performance of healthcare organizations dedicated to public health, this concentration may be for you. In this BS in Public Health concentration, you’ll explore effective leadership, critical reasoning, and ethical practices. If you choose the Tempo Learning® competency-based format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Today’s healthcare leaders need strong management skills in order to positively impact their organizations and the communities they serve. In the DBA Healthcare Management specialization, you’ll build your leadership confidence by learning to apply managerial decision-making skills to healthcare policy and economics. Explore the private and public policy development process and understand its effect on delivery systems and the continuum of health services. This online DBA program specialization focuses on laws and court decisions that apply to the management of healthcare organizations and investigates the regulatory and ethical dynamics that exist within the industry.

From tech-driven innovations to the push for greater cost transparency, the healthcare industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Help your organization navigate these changes and deliver better care to patient populations with Walden’s online Doctor of Healthcare Administration program. Our online DHA program equips you with the holistic, healthcare-focused skill set you need to be an impactful leader and problem-solver. Walden’s multidisciplinary curriculum is aligned with American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). A Doctor of Healthcare Administration program academically prepares students to lead healthcare systems and organizations in adapting to—and thriving in—today’s dynamic environment. Choose this program of study if you have a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA). You will forgo foundational healthcare administration courses and complete the program in a shorter amount of time.

Gain the global perspective to address the impact of emerging infectious diseases, poverty, climate change, and other issues.

Learn how to be an effective, ethical, and energizing leader in the local, national, or global healthcare promotion arena.

Explore a wide range of factors that influence health including public health, genetics, medical care, and the environment.

Choose this specialization if you want to focus on research in the field of health education and promotion.

Examine the leadership principles, health education policies, and social and behavioral change theories that guide effective community health education and advocacy. The Community Health specialization will help prepare you to promote health, reduce risk factors, and influence community leaders in supporting a healthy environment for diverse populations. Explore the planning and organization of health programs and how media and marketing strategies can support your efforts.

Explore social justice principles that impact healthcare decisions and practice as well as the theoretical foundations of governance and public policy. Through the Healthcare Administration specialization, you can prepare to manage and implement healthcare programs and services by applying best practices in leadership, ethics, and strategic planning. You can learn collaborative and effective approaches to working with diverse workforces and communities.

You can gain the skills to become a healthcare leader who can work effectively with diverse workforces and communities in a variety of political and economic settings. Through the Leadership specialization, you can build competencies in organizational change management, team building, mediation, collaboration, and systems thinking and planning. You can also develop the leadership and ethical capabilities required to advance public health goals as you gain the skills to motivate, inspire, and manage people through effective communication.

You can learn to design, implement, manage, and influence public health policy at the local, state, and federal levels. Explore how data is used to form policy recommendations and to draft legislation that promotes the equal distribution of health resources and reductions in health risks. Through the Public Health Policy specialization, you will examine microeconomic and macroeconomic models, the influence of public finance on policy decisions, and the tools and techniques used to evaluate the impact of social programs.

Choose courses that best match your personal and professional interests as you develop your own specialization. You have the flexibility to select from courses that cover such topics as health policy, health promotion and education, and healthcare administration.

For those interested in promoting healthy lifestyles, this specialization addresses how to assess and improve the well-being of communities and public health systems.

Learn how to identify, measure and analyze environmental and occupational public health issue and design evidence-based solutions for public health hazards.

Explore how diseases affect populations, and develop strategies for maintaining community health. Students choosing this specialization will conduct their own research, and focus on determinants of health and outcomes that impact entire communities.

In the Healthcare Management specialization, you will explore quality management and project and resource management in health services organizations, as well as issues in executive-level management for healthcare administrators. In addition, you will also be prepared with entrepreneurship and advocacy skills to promote positive social change in behavioral healthcare settings.

Lead programs that foster healthier, more resilient communities with a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from Walden. A doctorate in public health prepares practitioners with the advanced training and leadership skills to assume high-level roles in agencies, institutions, and community organizations. Choose this track if you have a Master of Public Health (MPH). It allows the student to forgo foundational public health courses and complete the program in a shorter amount of time.

More than ever, the healthcare industry needs bold, innovative changemakers. In this specialization, you’ll acquire the leadership and analytical skills required to identify opportunities, address challenges, and deliver better, more affordable, and more equitable patient care. Gain a greater understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and the financial management techniques that fuel successful healthcare organizations. Learn to build and lead diverse teams and create positive change in your workplace and community.

You see the changes that need to happen in healthcare—and you want to help lead the way forward. With Walden’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program, you will learn both industry knowledge and practical competencies. Walden’s 100% online MHA degree program is designed with working professionals like you in mind, allowing you to advance your education while continuing to work. If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

In this specialization, you will explore leadership and organizational theories, concepts, and trends in the healthcare setting. You gain an in-depth understanding of how to direct and organize healthcare resources and services within a variety of organizational environments. Coursework focuses on developing key leadership skills that can help you respond to the demands of addressing organizational and population needs.

Public health professionals are the unsung heroes of our time, confronting challenges ranging from the opioid crisis to global pandemics like COVID-19. Prepare to join the ranks of these global change leaders with a Master of Public Health from Walden. In this Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited program, you’ll learn to understand and use data to explore solutions to problems in the field. Engage in challenging curriculum that’s enriched by the perspectives of diverse students and faculty. 

To ease the strain on our healthcare system, the nation’s healthcare providers are shifting to prevention as a path to greater wellness for all Americans. Help lead the way toward a health revolution with an MS in Health Education and Promotion from Walden. A master’s in health education prepares students to educate the public on health issues as well as design, implement, and evaluate communications and prevention programs.

The fast-growing field of health informatics focuses on applying IT-based innovations to reduce medical costs and improve the delivery of patient care. The Health Informatics specialization provides the academic foundation to prepare you to take an active role in designing, building, and supporting the complex information systems required in today’s healthcare organizations.

Walden University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program gives registered nurses the ability to earn a degree from a CCNE-accredited program. Build valuable skills through a practice learning experience and state-of-the-art classroom tools to equip yourself with knowledge you can apply immediately within your organization. With Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed. When you choose the optional AIM track, you will earn up to 15 master’s-level credits at the undergraduate tuition rate, and you can start your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program with credits already under your belt.

Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments? In our online DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) specialization, learn from practicing AGACNPs as you prepare to diagnose and treat patients 13 and older with complex acute and unstable chronic medical conditions. A DNP adult-gerontology acute care program prepares nurses to perform a hospitalist or intensivist role caring for patients at an advanced level of practice. You’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification exam.

Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments? In our online DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) specialization, learn from practicing AGACNPs as you prepare to diagnose and treat patients 13 and older with complex acute and unstable chronic medical conditions. A DNP adult-gerontology acute care program prepares nurses to perform a hospitalist or intensivist role caring for patients at an advanced level of practice. You’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification exam. Choose the MSN to DNP track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your master’s in nursing degree.

In our DNP Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) specialization, you’ll prepare to independently oversee your own patients 13 and older. Learn from practicing NPs as you gain the advanced training to fill the gaps in primary care delivery. AGPCNPs are advanced practice nurses who manage disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, and restorative care in adolescents and adults. This DNP adult-gerontology primary care program curriculum meets the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) standards for AGPCNP. You’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner certification exam.

In our DNP Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) specialization, you’ll prepare to independently oversee your own patients 13 and older. Learn from practicing NPs as you gain the advanced training to fill the gaps in primary care delivery. AGPCNPs are advanced practice nurses who manage disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, and restorative care in adolescents and adults. This DNP adult-gerontology primary care program curriculum meets the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) standards for AGPCNP. You’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner certification exam. Choose the MSN to DNP track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your master’s in nursing degree.

Our DNP Executive Leadership specialization can empower you to provide the bold, innovative leadership today’s healthcare organizations need to thrive. Gain the systems thinking, knowledge, and confidence to implement and lead quality improvement initiatives across teams and organizations. Become a catalyst for an improved healthcare experience and better patient outcomes. A DNP leadership online program can academically prepares nurses to pursue leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings.

Healthier communities start with healthier families. In our DNP family nurse practitioner specialization, you’ll explore how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages. Work with children, adolescents, and adults to maintain health and wellness throughout their life span. Learn to treat the whole patient by understanding the various factors that impact their health. A DNP-FNP program prepares nurses to manage disease prevention, health promotion, and restorative care in patients from birth through older adulthood. As a graduate of this online DNP-FNP program, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national family nurse practitioner certification exam.

Healthier communities start with healthier families. In our DNP family nurse practitioner specialization, you’ll explore how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages. Work with children, adolescents, and adults to maintain health and wellness throughout their life span. Learn to treat the whole patient by understanding the various factors that impact their health. A DNP-FNP program prepares nurses to manage disease prevention, health promotion, and restorative care in patients from birth through older adulthood. As a graduate of this online DNP-FNP program, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national family nurse practitioner certification exam.

Do you love working directly with younger populations? Help ensure accessible, high-quality healthcare for patients from birth to age 21 with Walden’s DNP specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Primary Care. In this DNP pediatric nurse practitioner program, you’ll learn directly from active NPs as you gain the advanced training to treat infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Explore topics ranging from growth and development screening and family-centered care to youth mental health interventions. DNP pediatric nurse practitioner programs educationally prepare registered nurses to become advanced practice nurses who can assess, diagnose, and treat children and adolescents in primary care settings. As a graduate of this program, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national pediatric nurse practitioner primary care certification exam.

Do you love working directly with younger populations? Help ensure accessible, high-quality healthcare for patients from birth to age 21 with Walden’s DNP specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Primary Care.

In this DNP pediatric nurse practitioner program, you’ll learn directly from active NPs as you gain the advanced training to treat infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Explore topics ranging from growth and development screening and family-centered care to youth mental health interventions.

DNP pediatric nurse practitioner programs educationally prepare registered nurses to become advanced practice nurses who can assess, diagnose, and treat children and adolescents in primary care settings. As a graduate of this program, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national pediatric nurse practitioner primary care certification exam.

Choose the BSN to DNP track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your bachelor’s in nursing degree.

Our DNP – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialization empowers you to support your patients’ mental health wellness. Learn from practicing PMHNPs as you gain the training and expertise to meet a critical need in today’s society. A DNP-PMHNP program prepares nurses to deliver a full spectrum of care to patients with their mental health needs, including those with psychiatric disorders, organic brain disorders, and substance abuse issues. As a graduate of this CCNE-accredited program, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification exam.

Our DNP – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialization empowers you to support your patients’ mental health wellness. Learn from practicing PMHNPs as you gain the training and expertise to meet a critical need in today’s society. A DNP-PMHNP program prepares nurses to deliver a full spectrum of care to patients with their mental health needs, including those with psychiatric disorders, organic brain disorders, and substance abuse issues. As a graduate of this CCNE-accredited program, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification exam.

Develop greater management expertise and harness your experience to serve as a leader and role model in your organization.

In the PhD in Nursing Healthcare Administration specialization, you’ll improve your big-picture understanding of the healthcare system. Prepare to manage and implement healthcare programs and services by applying best practices in leadership, ethics, and strategic planning. Build your leadership skills as you learn collaborative and effective approaches to working with diverse workforces and communities.

In the PhD in Nursing Healthcare Administration specialization, you’ll improve your big-picture understanding of the healthcare system. Prepare to manage and implement healthcare programs and services by applying best practices in leadership, ethics, and strategic planning. Build your leadership skills as you learn collaborative and effective approaches to working with diverse workforces and communities.

With the PhD in Nursing Interdisciplinary Health specialization, you have the flexibility to customize your program of study with course options from public health, nursing education, population health, and leadership. Design an interdisciplinary focus area that reflects your professional goals and interests, broadens your perspectives, and enables you to work more effectively with diverse populations and teams.

With the PhD in Nursing Interdisciplinary Health specialization, you have the flexibility to customize your program of study with course options from public health, nursing education, population health, and leadership. Design an interdisciplinary focus area that reflects your professional goals and interests, broadens your perspectives, and enables you to work more effectively with diverse populations and teams.

You can gain the skills required to become a healthcare leader who can work effectively with diverse workforces and communities in a variety of political and economic settings. Through the Leadership focus area, you can build competencies in organizational change management, team building, mediation, collaboration, and systems thinking and planning. You can also develop the leadership and ethical capabilities required to advance public health goals as you gain the skills to motivate, inspire, and manage people through effective communication.

You can gain the skills required to become a healthcare leader who can work effectively with diverse workforces and communities in a variety of political and economic settings. Through the Leadership focus area, you can build competencies in organizational change management, team building, mediation, collaboration, and systems thinking and planning. You can also develop the leadership and ethical capabilities required to advance public health goals as you gain the skills to motivate, inspire, and manage people through effective communication.

Nurse educators play a vital role in preparing a diverse nursing workforce to positively impact patient care. In our PhD nursing education specialization, you’ll learn to create curriculum and programs that foster vital skills such as collaboration, a team-based patient care approach, virtual health techniques, and the use of patient data in providing effective care. Explore how to incorporate technology to engage nursing students in creative ways as they gain and apply new nursing knowledge.

Nurse educators play a vital role in preparing a diverse nursing workforce to positively impact patient care. In our PhD nursing education specialization, you’ll learn to create curriculum and programs that foster vital skills such as collaboration, a team-based patient care approach, virtual health techniques, and the use of patient data in providing effective care. Explore how to incorporate technology to engage nursing students in creative ways as they gain and apply new nursing knowledge.

In the PhD in Nursing Population Health specialization, you’ll develop a broader, interdisciplinary approach to the promotion of health for communities and populations. Threaded throughout the curriculum is an emphasis on social change. Focus your studies and research on topics that align with your passion and with the needs of specific populations. Prepare to make a positive, sustainable difference in the quality of nursing care and in the nursing profession as a whole.

In the PhD in Nursing Population Health specialization, you’ll develop a broader, interdisciplinary approach to the promotion of health for communities and populations. Threaded throughout the curriculum is an emphasis on social change. Focus your studies and research on topics that align with your passion and with the needs of specific populations. Prepare to make a positive, sustainable difference in the quality of nursing care and in the nursing profession as a whole.

Walden offers students who hold a Doctor in Nursing Practice degree (DNP) a shorter path to the PhD in Nursing. Recognizing your previous academic progress, we will apply up to 25 credits toward your doctoral program, significantly reducing the time to completion and your total costs. This accelerated DNP to PhD in Nursing option builds on your current knowledge and experience with scholarly research and relevant coursework that will further academically prepare you for leadership positions in nursing administration, policy, or academia.

If you thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments, consider Walden’s online MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program. Learn to diagnose and treat patients 13 and older with complex acute and unstable chronic medical conditions. Build the hard and soft skills you need to rise confidently to every challenge and contribute to improved patient experience.

If you thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments, consider Walden’s online MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program. Learn to diagnose and treat patients 13 and older with complex acute and unstable chronic medical conditions. Build the hard and soft skills you need to rise confidently to every challenge and contribute to improved patient experience.

Guide your own patients throughout their healthcare journey with Walden’s MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) program. Gain the advanced training to oversee the health and well-being of individuals 13 and older. Help shape a more equitable system that serves every person with compassion and dignity. An AGPCNP specialization prepares nurses to manage disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, and restorative care in adolescents and adults. Build the skills and confidence needed to deliver quality primary care and make a life-changing impact for the patients and communities you serve.

Guide your own patients throughout their healthcare journey with Walden’s MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) program. Gain the advanced training to oversee the health and well-being of individuals 13 and older. Help shape a more equitable system that serves every person with compassion and dignity. An AGPCNP specialization prepares nurses to manage disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, and restorative care in adolescents and adults. Build the skills and confidence needed to deliver quality primary care and make a life-changing impact for the patients and communities you serve.

Play a bigger role in delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare with Walden’s online MSN specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) . Learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients holistically through all life’s stages. Get the support and flexibility you need to stay on track, thrive in your studies, and complete your program—even when life gets busy. An MSN-FNP program readies nurses to become advanced-practice nurses who manage disease prevention, health promotion, and restorative care in patients of all ages. As a graduate of this CCNE-accredited MSN-FNP online program, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national family nurse practitioner certification exam.

Play a bigger role in delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare with Walden’s online MSN specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) . Learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients holistically through all life’s stages. Get the support and flexibility you need to stay on track, thrive in your studies, and complete your program—even when life gets busy. An MSN-FNP program readies nurses to become advanced-practice nurses who manage disease prevention, health promotion, and restorative care in patients of all ages. As a graduate of this CCNE-accredited MSN-FNP online program, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national family nurse practitioner certification exam.

The MSN-MBA Dual Degree program at Walden University combines nursing expertise with business acumen, preparing professionals to lead in healthcare management. This online program emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, creative problem-solving, and strategic leadership. Accredited by CCNE and ACBSP, it allows students to earn two degrees in less time and at a lower cost than pursuing them separately. The curriculum includes practical courses like healthcare systems management and managerial finance, with support for practicum placements through the Practicum Pledge®.

Do you want to advance healthcare delivery and make a real difference for your organization and community? An MSN with a specialization in Nurse Executive prepares nurses with the next-level leadership skills you need to positively impact nursing practice. Our program is aligned with the Nurse Executive Competencies established by the Association of Nurse Leaders (AONL). If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Do you want to advance healthcare delivery and make a real difference for your organization and community? An MSN with a specialization in Nurse Executive prepares nurses with the next-level leadership skills you need to positively impact nursing practice. Our program is aligned with the Nurse Executive Competencies established by the Association of Nurse Leaders (AONL). If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Do you want to help strengthen the nursing workforce of today—and tomorrow? Whether your goal is to teach aspiring nurses or train healthcare staff, Walden’s MSN program with a Nursing Education specialization empowers you to engage and inspire learners of all backgrounds. In this specialization, you’ll learn to ignite creativity and critical thinking in your students through evidence-based teaching practices. Deepen your clinical insights, explore real scenarios, and apply what you learn in a hands-on setting. If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Do you want to help strengthen the nursing workforce of today—and tomorrow? Whether your goal is to teach aspiring nurses or train healthcare staff, Walden’s MSN program with a Nursing Education specialization empowers you to engage and inspire learners of all backgrounds. In this specialization, you’ll learn to ignite creativity and critical thinking in your students through evidence-based teaching practices. Deepen your clinical insights, explore real scenarios, and apply what you learn in a hands-on setting. If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Data and technology are changing how healthcare is delivered, providing the actionable insights clinicians need to deliver the highest levels of patient care. With an MSN with nursing informatics specialization from Walden, you’ll be prepared to be part of this exciting evolution. In our MSN Nursing Informatics specialization, you’ll learn to harness innovation to support clinical decision-making and create more efficient healthcare processes. Leverage your nursing experience and serve as a bridge between your organization’s technology systems and its clinical staff. If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Data and technology are changing how healthcare is delivered, providing the actionable insights clinicians need to deliver the highest levels of patient care. With an MSN with nursing informatics specialization from Walden, you’ll be prepared to be part of this exciting evolution. In our MSN Nursing Informatics specialization, you’ll learn to harness innovation to support clinical decision-making and create more efficient healthcare processes. Leverage your nursing experience and serve as a bridge between your organization’s technology systems and its clinical staff. If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Do you have a passion for working with young patients? Take an active role in helping to ensure accessible, high-quality healthcare with Walden’s MSN specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Primary Care. In this pediatric nurse practitioner MSN program, you’ll gain the advanced training to treat patients from birth to age 21. Prepare to assume a greater level of responsibility and deliver direct care with compassion and insight. An online MSN PNP program educationally prepares RNs to become advanced-practice nurses who can assess, diagnose, and treat children and adolescents in a range of primary care settings.

Do you have a passion for working with young patients? Take an active role in helping to ensure accessible, high-quality healthcare with Walden’s MSN specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Primary Care. In this pediatric nurse practitioner MSN program, you’ll gain the advanced training to treat patients from birth to age 21. Prepare to assume a greater level of responsibility and deliver direct care with compassion and insight. An online MSN PNP program educationally prepares RNs to become advanced-practice nurses who can assess, diagnose, and treat children and adolescents in a range of primary care settings.

Care for the mental and emotional well-being of patients of all ages with an MSN Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from Walden. Play a bigger role in raising awareness of societal issues around mental illness and become a catalyst for social change. Online MSN-PMHNP programs academically prepare nurses to deliver a full spectrum of care to patients with psychiatric disorders, organic brain disorders, and substance abuse issues. As a graduate of this CCNE-accredited online psychiatric nurse practitioner MSN program, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification exam.

Care for the mental and emotional well-being of patients of all ages with an MSN Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from Walden. Play a bigger role in raising awareness of societal issues around mental illness and become a catalyst for social change. Online MSN-PMHNP programs academically prepare nurses to deliver a full spectrum of care to patients with psychiatric disorders, organic brain disorders, and substance abuse issues. As a graduate of this CCNE-accredited online psychiatric nurse practitioner MSN program, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification exam.

As a nurse, you see the disparities in healthcare firsthand—and you’re ready to challenge the status quo. With an MSN specialization in public health from Walden, you can help promote health awareness and equitable access in your community. Gain the interdisciplinary perspective and skills to help empower entire populations to live healthier lives. An MSN with a specialization in Public Health Nursing can prepare you to shift from direct patient care to managing community health initiatives, particularly for the underserved. Get the tools you need to make a tangible impact, from developing population-based nursing interventions to preparing for and responding to disasters.

As a nurse, you see the disparities in healthcare firsthand—and you’re ready to challenge the status quo. With an MSN specialization in public health from Walden, you can help promote health awareness and equitable access in your community. Gain the interdisciplinary perspective and skills to help empower entire populations to live healthier lives. An MSN with a specialization in Public Health Nursing can prepare you to shift from direct patient care to managing community health initiatives, particularly for the underserved. Get the tools you need to make a tangible impact, from developing population-based nursing interventions to preparing for and responding to disasters.

Many people today develop addictions to a variety of substances and activities—such as alcohol or drug abuse, gambling or shopping to excess, or viewing pornography. Walden’s Addictions concentration will help you discover not only the underlying causes of addictive behaviors but also prevention methods. This concentration will also teach you about substance abuse and treatment and what puts certain individuals at a higher risk for developing addictive habits.

The period from childhood to adolescence is a complex time of transformational physical changes as well as important mental and social development. There are many social influences that can affect the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of children and adolescents. In the online BS in Human Services program’s Child and Adolescent Development concentration, you will study the key theories related to the biological and behavioral maturation processes of this age group. You will examine the trends and issues that affect children and adolescents today—including internet use, social media, substance abuse, bullying, eating disorders, depression, suicide, and teenage pregnancy.

Beyond what is portrayed in the media, there is a complex criminal justice system that maintains law and order in American society. The Criminal Justice concentration allows you to examine contemporary justice systems to understand how they affect both criminal offenders and victims of crimes. You’ll be able to explore the nature, causes, and types of crimes as well as study the offenders while earning your online BS in Human Services degree. You will be able to explore real-world cases and analyze the effect that judicial outcomes have on the laws that govern society.

The Leadership and Administration concentration in the online BS in Human Services program examines the challenges that face those in leadership roles, especially in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. You will study theories and principles of leadership development and analyze the ethical considerations facing leaders today. By the completion of your studies, you will have a strong understanding of the leadership skills needed to address important social issues and implement change.

A person’s mood can be influenced by a variety of internal and external factors. The Psychology concentration in the online BS in Human Services program allows you to explore the physical, mental, and environmental causes that can affect behavior. In your coursework, you’ll evaluate the latest research methods used to study human behavior and gain an understanding of how behavior is affected by diversity and multiculturalism.

With the Self-Designed concentration, you can tailor your program of study to match your educational needs and career goals. You can choose any six courses from among the online BS in Human Services program’s concentrations to study topics such as: methods in psychological inquiry, cross-cultural psychology, mobilizing and coordinating community response, social influences on behavior, intergroup conflict and peace building, and restorative justice.

In this concentration, you will gain a solid foundation and knowledge of psychological principles from all of the varying areas of psychology. These areas include individuals and society, experimental psychology, developmental psychology, and applied psychology. The curriculum will help you build on your ability to relate to all types of people as you increase your understanding of life in a complex world. With the AIM option, you can take up to five master’s-level courses from certain Walden master’s programs at the undergraduate tuition rate. Start your master’s with credits already under your belt. AIM is a great option if you’re interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology or a related field. Many master’s programs at Walden are eligible for AIM.

Millions of people are coping with some form of addiction—from alcohol and opioids to gambling and pornography. In this BS in Psychology addiction studies concentration, you’ll study common types of addiction, with a focus on drug and alcohol addiction. Examine the causes of addiction and its impact on individuals, families, and society. Explore ethics, current research, and requirements for addiction professionals. Learn how to assess and identify various types of addictions across diverse treatment settings. Study the core functions of case management: assessment, planning, linkage, monitoring, and advocacy.

Every day, children and adolescents deal with tough situations that can have a critical impact on their lives and development. The Child and Adolescent Development concentration explores the cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development of school-age children and adolescents. By focusing on childhood and adolescence in psychology, you’ll learn strategies for working with these age groups in a variety of settings to address the challenging issues they face today.

Through the Criminal Justice concentration, explore cognitive, behavioral, and psychological theories of criminal behavior. Discover and analyze types of victimization and how to work with victims of crime.

How can you make an impact on the criminal justice system by using your knowledge of human behavior and psychology? In the Forensic Psychology concentration, you will develop a new perspective on the application of psychological principles, questions of the law that may be relevant to legal proceedings, and other vital areas.

In this concentration, you will gain a solid foundation and knowledge of psychological principles from all of the varying areas of psychology. These areas include individuals and society, experimental psychology, developmental psychology, and applied psychology. The curriculum will help you build on your ability to relate to all types of people as you increase your understanding of life in a complex world. With the AIM option, you can take up to five master’s-level courses from certain Walden master’s programs at the undergraduate tuition rate. Start your master’s with credits already under your belt. AIM is a great option if you’re interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology or a related field. Many master’s programs at Walden are eligible for AIM.

Through the Human Services concentration, you can gain knowledge to help create meaningful and positive change in your community. Following an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll examine many of the challenges facing society today—including poverty, drug addiction, and domestic violence—and learn how to work effectively with families, human services agencies, and organizations to implement solutions that improve quality of life. You can develop skills in such areas as crisis intervention and conflict management and then apply those skills to better serve your community.

In this concentration, you’ll explore industrial and organizational psychology, in which professionals apply psychology principles to the workplace. The Workplace Psychology concentration prepares you to address 21st-century workplace challenges, from basic performance analysis to leadership principles to legal and ethical matters.

Walden University’s CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) online program can empower you to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Gain real-world skills through a Skills Lab, video case studies, and field experience.

In this Doctor of Human Services specialization, you’ll develop the skills you need to achieve your career goals, including leading a human services agency or nonprofit organization in a senior management role. Courses in this program also focus on providing evidence to support human services programs, including assessing local needs and evaluating program outcomes. The capstone project for this Doctor of Human Services specialization involves conducting research for the development of program evaluation in the field.

In the Prevention, Intervention, and Advocacy specialization, you’ll increase your confidence and capabilities as a human services practitioner. Explore how to support individual, family, and community needs; advocate with legislators and decision makers; and create the evidence to support creation of new services. The capstone project for this specialization involves developing an evidence-based white paper designed to advocate for specific social change interventions and programs.

The General Program allows students to choose areas of focus not otherwise reflected in the following specializations and tailor part of the curriculum to their interests.

If you’re looking for a clear path to teaching in CACREP-accredited counseling degree programs, the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision General Program can help you take the next step. In our core path of study, you’ll acquire an advanced understanding of counseling theory and learn to evaluate theory and practice through qualitative and quantitative research. Build advanced individual and group counseling skills, teaching and supervision competencies, and research skills designed to help you reach your potential as a scholar-practitioner.

Addiction is an issue that hits close to home for many. In our PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in Addiction Counseling, you’ll gain deeper insights into this increasingly important area and learn how to best prepare the next generation of addiction counselors. Coursework in this specialization explores contemporary treatment and intervention models used to promote recovery as well as the treatment principles and philosophies of addiction-related programs. You’ll also gain insight into substance abuse policies and regulatory processes that influence service delivery in addiction counseling.

Do you want to teach and empower the next generation of mental health counselors? With a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, you’ll be ready to train future clinical mental health counselors or broaden your private-practice credentials. Ideal for students with a nonclinical mental health master’s degree, this specialization takes a deep dive into diagnosis, advanced psychopathology, and psychopharmacology. You’ll examine the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as well as different treatment modalities, diagnoses, and pharmaceuticals commonly used today.

In the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, you’ll look at human sexuality and empirically supported treatments and techniques for promoting the well-being of couples. Build competencies for working effectively with children and adolescents. You’ll also learn how to assess procedures for evaluating research in this area—and how to apply these findings to your practice.

Develop key skills in delivering telehealth services, enabling you to connect with clients effectively, and acquire the business insights necessary to establish an independent practice.

In our PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis, you’ll explore theories and approaches for working with individuals and groups recovering from crises such as natural disasters, violence, and war. Examine intervention strategies and models of treatment through the lens of counselor-educators, supervisors, and clinicians. Learn about ethical, legal, and diversity considerations in crisis and trauma response and how to prevent vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.

In this program, you will:

• Synthesize theory and research in the physical, cognitive, emotional, health, social, and cultural aspects of human development
• Evaluate how key issues and seminal works in the field of developmental psychology apply to human development across the lifespan.
• Describe experiences and perspectives of diverse populations—including but not limited to those defined by race, culture, socioeconomics, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability—from a developmental psychology perspective.

Prepare yourself as a leader and administrator in the field of human development. The Administration and Leadership specialization focuses on the latest theories and research in developmental psychology and equips you with knowledge and skills in the areas of organizational behavior, leadership development, and consulting. Consider this specialization if you are working in the field of health services, social work, or any human services-related area and want to earn a higher degree to advance your career.

In the Child and Adolescent Development specialization, you’ll learn to apply the latest theories and research on child development, abnormal psychology, behavior analysis, and health issues affecting children and adolescents. With a focus on practical approaches to real-world challenges, such as bullying and obesity, you’ll gain the tools you need to make an impact on the well-being of children and adolescents in school, communities, and at home.

Gain a broad understanding of developmental psychology and how you can apply its principles across the life span. In the General Program, you’ll develop an understanding of psychopathology, including emotional and behavioral disorders, and the classification systems of infants, children, and adolescents. You’ll also develop the skills necessary to apply a multidisciplinary approach to the study of aging. You may choose to focus on one of the following: The cognitive, social-emotional, and psychomotor characteristics of individuals who display significant behavioral deviation from the norm. The impact and psychological implications associated with culture.

With the Health and Human Development specialization, you’ll gain an understanding of the relationship between health, health behavior, and human development. You’ll learn to apply the latest theories and research in developmental psychology to real-world situations in the healthcare industry or within human and social services. You have the option of choosing courses in an area that interests you, such as child and adolescent health, women’s health, or geriatric health.

This specialization focuses on how cultures impact human development. Coursework explores international perspectives on human development and how current global crises such as terrorism, genocides, mass migration, and refugee crises impact the physical and mental health of global populations.

Beginning with a core knowledge of developmental psychology and ethics, this specialization will provide you with advanced research skills related to methodology and analyses. You will gain knowledge of how to conduct both quantitative and qualitative research, as well as how to critically review the latest research in human development.

The Self-Designed specialization lets you design your own program of study. This offering provides you with maximum flexibility to design a program that closely matches your personal and professional goals. Choose any five specialization courses included in the PhD in Developmental Psychology program to gain a robust understanding of multiple aspects of human growth and development.

Do you have a passion to teach at the secondary or postsecondary level? In our Teaching specialization, you will apply developmental theories and the latest research in human development to the science of learning and instruction. You will learn techniques for teaching developmental psychology and also have the option to learn instructional design for online course development.

In our PhD in Forensic Psychology program, you’ll gain deeper insight into the intersection of crime, psychology, and the legal system. Be empowered with tools and support services that keep you feeling confident and motivated every step of the way.

Broaden your understanding of advanced forensic psychology and examine ways to evaluate programs designed for populations such as the incarcerated, recently released offenders, those with mental illness, and juvenile offenders.

Gain a broad understanding of the forensic psychology field and how its principles are applied in a range of settings, from correctional institutions to court systems to community-based programs. The Self-Designed specialization allows you to create a unique learning program to deepen your understanding of forensic psychology. You will select electives that will build your knowledge of how forensic psychology professionals work within the legal system and in community-based programs, with an emphasis on preventing and reducing criminal behavior as well as understanding victimization.

Learn to better understand and address the many factors that influence human health and well-being.

In this specialization, you will explore advanced qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research methodologies. You will develop the skills to collect and analyze complex data and to apply this knowledge to the field of human services and the study of diverse populations. This specialization can prepare you for a career in consulting, providing ongoing research and evaluation of human services for policy makers and government organizations. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree from an accredited university in human services, counseling, social work, or psychology.

This specialization prepares you to work in community social services in non-licensure roles. You will study strategies to promote well-being in a variety of settings, including schools, communities, and organizations. Courses also explore the theoretical, ethical, social, political, and cultural factors that influence social services programs. You will learn how to identify the needs of individuals and families and help these clients navigate services in their communities. This specialization can help prepare you for a career as a community case worker, program coordinator, or non-clinical social services worker in an agency. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree from an accredited university in human services, counseling, social work, or psychology.

In the Criminal Justice specialization, you will explore traditional and contemporary intervention and rehabilitation approaches for both offenders and victims. By examining the factors that can contribute to criminal behavior, you can identify the key challenges facing the criminal justice system today—and what you as a human services professional can do to help address these problems. This program leads to a dissertation that will add to the body of knowledge in the field of criminal justice. This specialization can prepare you to lead programs within prisons, and probation and parole programs. Other career opportunities include policy and planning in the Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice, or halfway and rehabilitation programs. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree from an accredited university in human services, counseling, social work, or psychology.

In this specialization, you will examine the theory and strategies to respond to the initial needs of a community in an emergency situation and how to assist victims and caregivers after the initial crisis has passed. You can study the skills and practices specific to crisis counseling, including theories of crisis intervention and models for working with different populations. You examine the actions and behaviors that follow a disaster; address stress, coping, and adjustment difficulties; and study psychological disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Coursework gives you the opportunity to explore a crisis at the community and regional levels and design a crisis plan to prepare for future emergencies. This specialization also addresses the psychology and impact of terrorism on communities. Your dissertation will focus on adding to the body of knowledge in this field. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree from an accredited university in human services, counseling, social work, or psychology.

The Family Studies and Intervention specialization helps you understand the use of advanced clinical theory and research methodology within a unique, client-centered ecological context. You study a broad spectrum of theoretical and clinical approaches to intervention, which emphasize the special needs of ethnic and racial minorities; gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals; and single-parent and low-income families. You will gain skills in developing multimodal therapeutic approaches and recognizing special treatment considerations within a diverse client delivery system. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree from an accredited university in human services, counseling, social work, or psychology.

Create your own learning experience through the General Program. Explore topics of interest that align with your personal and professional goals. To round out your coursework, choose any three courses from among the PhD in Human Services degree program’s specialization offerings. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree from an accredited university in human services, counseling, social work, or psychology.

In this specialization, you will gain a broad understanding of the current educational environment and explore theories and best practices in adult learning. You will also explore teaching strategies, instructional design, and online delivery methods to lead human services education courses or programs in academic settings around the world. This program helps prepare you for career opportunities such as course leader in human services, program leader or developer in human services, instructor, adjunct faculty, or full-time faculty. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree from an accredited university in human services, counseling, social work, or psychology.

With the significant role that mental health plays in communities, there is a demand for professionals to connect those in need of services with the appropriate resources. In the Mental Health specialization, you will develop the skills to help individuals navigate community mental health services. The program explores the role of mental health in health behavioral changes, and you will gain a solid understanding of the assessment and referral system for mental health intervention and support. Your dissertation will explore an issue in mental health. As a graduate, you will be prepared for nontherapeutic counseling roles such as community mental health clinic coordinator, field service provider, and resource personnel, both in military and civilian agencies. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree from an accredited university in human services, counseling, social work, or psychology.

Members of the armed forces face a variety of challenges, both during their service and after they have fulfilled their duties. In this specialization, you’ll explore topics such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and vicarious trauma and learn about the emotional impact of parent-child separation, frequent family relocations, extensive deployments, and other issues experienced by military families. You can gain the knowledge and insight needed to address the unique needs of military personnel, veterans, and their loved ones as they deal with the challenges inherent in military life. This specialization can prepare you for careers such as social and community worker for Veterans Affairs or community veteran services, human services program leader, and nontherapeutic counselor. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree from an accredited university in human services, counseling, social work, or psychology.

In this specialization, you will study the nature of leadership in human service organizations, including the management of nonprofits. Coursework explores topics related to the organization and operation of nonprofits, including legal and ethical issues, board management, marketing, budgeting, and resource development. Your dissertation will explore an issue in nonprofit administration. Through this program, you will develop skills that will help you establish, lead, or join the staff of a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, or agency in the U.S. or abroad. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree from an accredited university in human services, counseling, social work, or psychology.

Aging populations with special needs require professionals who can facilitate the integration of services for the older adult, including issues related to health, home care, and day-to-day life. The Gerontology specialization prepares you to meet this need. In this program, you will explore the impact of societal expectations on the elderly and demographic trends, including global cross-cultural issues in aging. You will study the factors that affect the quality of life for the geriatric population, including the physiological changes of aging, effects of chronic disease, and challenges of independent living. With this specialization, you could pursue a number of roles, including elder residence administrator, activities and activation coordinator, housing placement advisor, community care coordinator, capacity assessor, policy advisor, financial advisor, elder program developer, manager for elderly and elder mediation, elder care case manager, or an Elder Services Coordinator designation under Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR).

Help organizations create better work environments, enhance employee well-being, and optimize business outcomes.

Combining advanced I-O theory, methods, and research with perspectives on the global business environment, this doctoral specialization can prepare you to face challenges in organizational behavior as a leader in I-O consulting. Through courses led by I-O psychologists and experts, you can develop the scholarly and practical expertise to help organizations address the impact of globalization and technology on performance and culture. Deepen your understanding of organizational needs through assessments and change management practices and learn how to develop plans to effect change within business, industry, labor, public, academic, community, and health-related organizations. Through the doctoral dissertation, you will have the opportunity to research an area of specific interest and contribute to the body of knowledge in the field.

Prepare to meet the growing demand for professional certified coaches in corporations, health and wellness, general business, government agencies, educational institutions, and other types of businesses. By pursuing this specialization, you’ll have the opportunity to complete the required training and accrue the requisite hours to prepare to sit for the Board Certified Coach Examination (BCCE) as part of the process to become certified as a Board Certified Coach.

Focusing on organizational behavior in the workplace, you will explore employee assessment and recruitment practices, job attitudes, workplace motivation, team building, and job performance measurement systems.

In this specialization, you will enhance your scholarly and practical understanding of the relationship between industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology and human resource management (HRM) practices in today’s diverse workplaces. Focusing on the synergies among business, HRM, and I-O psychology, you will examine how behavioral science theories, methods, and research findings influence effective HRM strategies. You will apply this specialized knowledge to help organizations select, place, and motivate employees; create training and development programs; evaluate employee performance; and manage organizational development and change. Through your doctoral capstone, you will have opportunities to establish your expertise and contribute to this growing field through original research in an area that interests you.

In Organizations in today’s global economy work across national and cultural boundaries. This program enables you to develop the expertise to help these organizations navigate the challenges of a culturally diverse workforce. In this program, you will deepen your scholarly and practical knowledge of workplace and organizational behavior, with a specific focus on how the science of industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology applies to employee assessment, selection, performance management, motivation, work attitudes, leadership, and organizational behavior and development. You will learn how to use this knowledge to advise businesses, industries, labor agencies, academic institutions, health organizations, and other community groups on how to create synergistic work environments that promote employee effectiveness and productivity despite cultural differences. Through your doctoral capstone, you will have opportunities to establish your expertise and contribute to this growing field through original research in an area that interests you.

The Self-Designed specialization allows you to create a unique learning program to deepen your understanding of I-O psychology. Choose any three specialization courses included in the PhD Industrial and Organizational Psychology program to fulfill the specialization course requirement.

This PhD in Psychology specialization focuses on the intersection of psychology and health. Coursework explores health psychology, biopsychology, psychoneuroimmunology, and how to change health behavior. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree in psychology or related field.

This specialization allows you to extend your research skills beyond our core requirements. Coursework includes survey research, tests-measurement, advanced mixed-methods analysis, and multivariate analysis. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree in psychology or related field.

Design your own program of study. This specialization provides you with maximum flexibility to create a program that closely matches your personal and professional goals. Choose any four specialization courses included in the PhD in Psychology program to fulfill the specialization course requirement.

This online PhD in Psychology specialization focuses on how our thinking is affected by social context. It includes a focus on social cognition-attitudes, survey research, and applied social psychology. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree in psychology or related field.

This specialization is ideal if you’re interested in teaching adult learners, particularly through online instruction. Choose this track if you have a master’s degree in psychology or related field.

Do you want to empower other social workers to learn, grow, and succeed? The PhD in Social Work academically prepares you to supervise social workers and other practitioners and advance your current clinical practice. Develop your leadership skills while building your knowledge and confidence in advanced clinical supervision, clinical instruction, and practice management.

The Doctor of Psychology in Behavioral Health Leadership is a non-licensure program that provides doctoral training for behavioral health professionals who want to gain the practical skills to lead, consult, create, evaluate, and improve behavioral health systems in today’s integrated care settings. In this program, you will build cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills in leadership, financial management and procurement, instruction and training, entrepreneurship, and program evaluation. You will also be prepared with entrepreneurship and advocacy skills to promote positive social change in behavioral healthcare settings. You will also complete a consulting skills intensive retreat and a virtual doctoral residency. The program requires a non-dissertation action research project that addresses a problem or issue within the behavioral health practice.

In the Health Psychology specialization, you will explore the biological, psychological, behavioral, social, cultural, and environmental factors that contribute to health and illness and changing health behavior. You will choose an elective in either women’s health, child and adolescent health, or gerontology/geriatric health. You will also be prepared with entrepreneurship and advocacy skills to promote positive social change in behavioral healthcare settings.

In the Industrial and Organizational Psychology specialization, you will gain knowledge in organizational behavior and an in-depth understanding of contemporary, international, and virtual organizations. You will also learn how to apply business concepts to organizational development, with a focus on strengthening and building behavioral health organizations of the future. In addition, you will also be prepared with entrepreneurship and advocacy skills to promote positive social change in behavioral healthcare settings.

The International Practice specialization focuses on management and leadership in a global environment, understanding cultural differences, and international health and behavioral health issues. In addition, You will also be prepared with entrepreneurship and advocacy skills to promote positive social change in behavioral healthcare settings.

In the Public Health specialization, you will gain knowledge in global health and issues in disease prevention as well as marketing, communication, and public relations for healthcare leaders. You will also explore economics and financing of public health systems. You will also be prepared with entrepreneurship and advocacy skills to promote positive social change in behavioral healthcare settings.

In the Teaching specialization, you will study training and development in behavioral health service organizations and gain knowledge in teaching philosophy and pedagogy, instructional design, and course development. In addition, you will become prepared to implement entrepreneurship and advocacy in order to promote positive social change in behavioral healthcare settings.

The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program at Walden University is designed for professionals aiming to advance their careers in social work leadership, education, or administration. This online program emphasizes social change and offers three specializations: Advanced Clinical Practice and Supervision, Impact Leadership in Social Work Administration, and Social Work Education. Students develop skills in research, leadership, and teaching, with a curriculum that integrates immersive learning technologies and online simulations. The program also includes a capstone project to address real-world social work challenges.

Walden University offers a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program that equips students with the skills to address behavioral challenges and promote positive behavior change. The curriculum meets the 5th and 6th edition Task List requirements to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam.The program can be completed in as few as 15 months and includes courses such as Foundation and Philosophy of Behavior Analysis, Concepts and Principles of Behavioral Analysis, and Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Behavioral Analysis. Walden’s faculty includes active BCBAs and ABA thought leaders who bring real-world insights to the virtual classroom.

Walden University offers an online substance abuse counseling degree, the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Addiction Counseling. This online counseling degree is designed for those interested in helping individuals and families deal with the unique emotional challenges addictions cause while also helping them find hope and healing. The curriculum covers the various types of addictive behaviors and the contemporary treatment and intervention models used in recovery. Upon completion you will be able to work with various clients in such settings as schools, businesses, and community agencies.You will also complete courses that cover the broad field of mental health counseling, preparing you to help others cope with daily struggles while working to overcome them. Students explore the latest counseling theories, evidence-based research, and tools for preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental health disorders.

The MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Forensic Counseling at Walden University prepares students to work at the intersection of mental health and the legal system. This program focuses on topics like mental health law, juvenile justice, and conflict resolution within the criminal justice system. It includes practical components such as a practicum and internship, totaling 700 hours of field experience. Graduates are eligible for licensure as professional counselors, with additional expertise in forensic counseling.

Prepare for a career as a professional counselor with Walden University’s CACREP-accredited MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Examine a range of topics including assessment, legal and ethical concerns, and intervention, as you prepare to help individuals and groups.

The MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling at Walden University prepares students to support families and couples in resolving conflicts and fostering healthy relationships. This program emphasizes systemic approaches to counseling, including family dynamics, intergenerational influences, and culturally responsive practices. It includes a practicum and internship, totaling 700 hours of field experience, and graduates are eligible for licensure as professional counselors. The curriculum also covers legal and ethical considerations specific to this specialization

The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Military Families and Culture is an online counseling degree from Walden University. This specialization in counseling allows students to learn how to help families cope with the complex emotional challenges of military life. You will learn about the nuances of military culture and the hardships associated with the military lifestyle, such as prolonged separation, combat-related injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Courses examine considerations and best practices for counseling active military personnel, veterans, spouses, and children.Students completing this online master’s degree in counseling will also learn about the broad field of clinical mental health counseling. The curriculum will examine the latest counseling theories, evidence-based research, and tools for preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental health disorders so graduates will be familiar with the challenges and treatments for civilians as well as military-related persons.

Learn to apply this therapeutic method to help children communicate their feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a safe, nurturing environment.

Develop the skills to create and implement care plans for clients or patients who face physical, mental, developmental, cognitive, or emotional challenges.

Hone your telehealth counseling abilities to expand your client base and grasp the fundamentals of establishing an independent practice.

Prepare for a career as a professional counselor with Walden University’s CACREP-accredited MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Examine a range of topics including assessment, legal and ethical concerns, and intervention, as you prepare to help individuals and groups.

The MS in Clinical Psychology (Prepare for Licensure in select states) program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify for a variety of mental health professional licenses in some states that require additional coursework and/or field experience beyond what is provided in the MS in Clinical Psychology General Program of study. The specific licensing credential varies by state. This program specialization is designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of some state boards that license mental health professionals at the master’s level. Please note the MS in Clinical Psychology General Program meets state licensure eligibility requirements in the following states: Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Tennessee and the District of Columbia.

Gain a broad understanding of developmental psychology and how you can apply its principles across the life span. You’ll explore how language, culture, and context shape and influence human development.

In this specialization, you will learn theories and research regarding developmental psychology while gaining knowledge and skills in the areas of organizational behavior, leadership development, and consulting that you can apply in professional fields related to human development.

To meet the needs faced by an aging population in the U.S., this specialization focuses on developmental aspects of adult life, which includes aging, work, sexuality, and geriatric psychology. You will apply the latest theories and research on adult development to impact people’s lives.

In this specialization, you will apply the latest theories and research on child development, abnormal psychology, behavior analysis, and health to promote the well-being of children and adolescents in schools, communities, and families. As you focus on practical approaches to real-world challenges facing children and adolescents, such as bullying and obesity, you will gain the tools to make an impact on their lives.

In this specialization, you will apply the latest psychological research and theory in developmental psychology to real-world situations within healthcare and human and social services settings. Coursework emphasizes the psychology of health and human behavior, and you will have the option to focus on a specific area, such as child-adolescent health, women’s health, or geriatric health.

Understanding human development in this era of global crises is more important than ever. This specialization focuses on human development throughout the world. You will learn how cultures impact human development, explore international perspectives on human development, and examine how current global crises such as terrorism, genocide, mass migration, and the influx of refugees impact development, including the physical and mental health of global populations.

This specialization provides you with maximum flexibility by allowing you to design a program that most closely matches your personal and professional goals. You will choose any three specialization courses from the MS in Developmental Psychology program.

Gain a broad understanding of forensic psychology and how you can apply its principles in a variety of settings, from correctional institutions to court systems to community-based programs. You’ll also build your knowledge of how forensic psychology professionals work within the legal system and in community-based programs, with an emphasis on preventing and reducing criminal behavior.

Gain a broad understanding of the intersection between the forensic psychology and criminal justice fields. This self-designed specialization allows you to create a unique learning program to deepen your understanding of forensic psychology as well as focus on criminal justice practice and theory. Select specialization courses that will build your knowledge of how forensic psychology professionals, criminal justice practitioners, and victim advocates work together.

In this specialization you will study the prevention, intervention, and promotion of well-being in a variety of settings, including schools, communities, and organizations. Courses also explore the theoretical, ethical, social, political, and cultural factors that influence social services programs. You will learn how to identify the needs of individuals and families and to help these clients navigate services in their communities. This specialization can help academically prepare you to pursue non-licensure roles in a variety of community social services settings.

In the Criminal Justice specialization, you will explore both traditional and contemporary intervention and rehabilitation approaches for offenders as well as their victims. By examining the factors that can contribute to criminal behavior, you can identify the key challenges facing the criminal justice system today—and what human services professionals can do to help address these problems. 

Whether it’s an act of nature or an act of terror, effective crisis management leaders are needed to curtail the effects of the disaster and implement relief efforts. This specialization focuses on theories and strategies to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities in crisis. You will explore common reactions that communities share following a disaster and the psychological and behavioral disorders individuals can develop as a result. Coursework will allow you to gain an understanding of how different counseling practices are used to help individuals overcome the disorders. You will examine how to analyze a crisis at both a local and regional level and apply your knowledge to design a crisis plan to prepare for future emergencies.

In diverse populations, human services professionals must be in tune with the special needs of underrepresented or marginalized populations. In this MS in Human and Social Services specialization, you will explore a broad spectrum of theoretical and clinical approaches to intervention. At the completion of your studies, you will be able to recognize special treatment considerations and develop multimodal therapeutic approaches. 

Explore the full spectrum of human services competencies and strategies to prepare you to make a greater difference in the community you serve. As a student, you will study best practices for delivery systems, program planning, and evaluation methods. The curriculum includes a grant writing course and a focus on interprofessional practice. By studying a broad range of topics, you can expand your understanding of the field within a global context and gain practical skills.

In the Mental Health specialization, you will develop the skills to help individuals navigate community mental health services. The program explores the role of mental health in health behavioral changes and provides a solid understanding of the assessment and referral system for mental health intervention and support. 

From combat-related injuries to addiction, members of the armed forces may face a multitude of challenges both on the front lines and when they return home. In this specialization, you’ll deepen your understanding of military culture and explore topics such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and vicarious trauma. You will also examine how frequent relocations, parent-child separation, and extensive deployments impact military families. Learn skills and strategies for helping active and former military personnel and their spouses and children cope effectively with hardships and improve their quality of life.

In this specialization, you will gain a broad understanding of the nature of leadership in human service organizations, including management of nonprofits. Courses explore a variety of topics related to the organization and operation of nonprofits, including legal and ethical issues, board management, marketing, budgeting, and resource development. 

Aging populations with special needs are creating a greater demand for professionals who can facilitate the integration of services for the older adult, including health and home care, financial and lifestyle, and issues of daily living. The Studies in Aging specialization academically prepares you to meet this growing need. In this specialization, you will explore the impact of societal expectations on older adults and demographic trends, including global cross-cultural issues in aging. You will develop a broad understanding of factors that affect the quality of life for the geriatric population, from the physiological changes of aging to the effects of chronic disease, to the challenges of independent living. 

This specialization is designed for students interested in the practical application of I/O principles, skills, and knowledge to improve individual and organizational productivity in the workplace. Gain an understanding of the roles within organizations and teams and examine what elements are needed to build synergy among individuals and create a healthy workforce. Learn how to assess organizational issues, develop intervention plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of those interventions. If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no weekly deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Learn the consulting competencies, psychological methods, and change-management techniques required to address issues related to human behavior in the workplace, and examine the business factors that affect organizational success. Through real-world scenarios, you gain a holistic understanding of both the employees’ work environment and organizational performance and focus your knowledge of performance management, motivation, work attitudes, leadership, business concepts, and organizational behavior and development.

By pursuing this specialization, you’ll have the opportunity to complete the required training and accrue the requisite hours to prepare to sit for the Board Certified Coach (BCC) examination as part of the process to become certified as a Board Certified Coach. 

The Self-Designed specialization provides you with flexibility to design a program that closely matches your personal and professional goals. Choose any three specialization courses included in the MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program to fulfill the specialization course requirement.

Help people with autism and developmental disabilities engage more successfully with the world when you choose the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) specialization. ABA is an evidence-based therapy used with both adults and children, particularly those on the autism spectrum. Learn to use the principles of human behavior to transform problem behaviors, build positive social skills, and improve lives. This specialization offers a course sequence verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), which meets the 5th edition task list requirements to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam. Graduates of this program who wish to pursue certification must also complete a period of supervised practical experience as defined by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board® (BACB®). Walden does not offer the fieldwork component required for the BCBA exam.

In this specialization you will receive a broad exposure to the field of psychology, including both research and practice-oriented elements of the profession. Explore the fundamentals of psychology, including methods, theory, and principles of the field while learning about psychopathology, intervention, and principles of ethics in professional psychology practice. This specialization also offers an optional doctoral preparation track, for those who want a head start on their doctorate.

In what ways does digital technology affect our attitudes, relationships, and behaviors? How can understanding this help businesses perform better and grow? In Walden’s Digital Psychology specialization, you’ll answer these questions and more. Explore how the digital world affects human psychology—from the choices we make to how we learn and interact with others. Learn basic digital data analysis skills to help organizations make informed, data-driven decisions that help them compete in a crowded marketplace.

Benefit from this specialization’s comprehensive study of the social, cultural, and cognitive aspects of human behavior as you explore the fundamentals of psychology, including its theories, methods, and principles. You can evaluate and design research methods and examine multicultural and/or global perspectives of psychology. This specialization also offers an optional doctoral preparation track, for those who want a head start on their doctorate. If you choose Walden’s competency-based Tempo Learning® format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no weekly deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.

Explore the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence health. You can gain a broad understanding of psychological theories, principles, and research strategies while focusing on the knowledge and skills required to prevent illness and to promote healthy behaviors. This specialization can prepare you for a career improving services to patients and staff in medical centers, including health maintenance organizations, rehabilitation centers, pain management centers, and public health agencies. This specialization also offers an optional doctoral preparation track, for those who want a head start on their doctorate.

The Self-Designed specialization lets you design your own program of study. This offering provides you with maximum flexibility to design a program that closely matches your personal and professional goals. Choose any three 6000-level psychology courses for the specialization course requirement. This specialization also offers an optional doctoral preparation track, for those who want a head start on their doctorate.

Explore the way individuals socially construct thoughts, attitudes, and feelings, and gain an understanding of how this process affects both individual and group behavior. Study the principles of social psychological theory to improve the welfare of individuals, groups, organizations, or society. This specialization also offers an optional doctoral preparation track, for those who want a head start on their doctorate.

Gain an understanding of treatments and interventions for clients experiencing addiction, with an emphasis on accessing and receiving services.

Gain an understanding of treatments and interventions for clients experiencing addiction, with an emphasis on accessing and receiving services.

The online social work degree from Walden University, the Master of Social Work with a concentration in Social Work with Children & Families, is designed for individuals interested in working in community social service agencies, child welfare agencies, and the juvenile justice system. With this degree you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively identify and address the critical needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families. The curriculum emphasizes services, practices, and policies applicable to publicly funded and nonprofit agency settings that serve children and their families. Courses also provide knowledge in fostering success, especially in social environments challenged by stress, poverty, violence, disorganization, and oppression. You will evaluate legal and ethical issues related to working with children and their families and examine their social service needs. Graduates are prepared to use social work best practices when choosing appropriate interventions for children and families in social work settings and to distinguish between the practices and policies applicable to publicly funded and nonprofit agency settings that serve this group. All of Walden’s online master’s in social work programs feature a virtual reality experience that simulates challenging situations social workers may face, allowing students to build valuable skills and instincts in a safe yet authentic environment. Students complete courses in the broad social work field as well as their concentration area, preparing them to be change agents within and beyond their communities and to advocate for social justice. Coursework prepares students for specialized practice by stressing cultural humility within a strengths-based, generalist intervention model that provides advanced clinical skills.

Examine social work practice through systems such as community social welfare agencies, child welfare agencies, and juvenile justice system.

Walden University offers an online Master of Social Work with a Social Work in Healthcare concentration for students who wish to help patients and their families with the challenges involved in accessing and receiving medical services. Students extend their knowledge of the role of social workers in the changing healthcare environment and their role in dealing with the needs of clients and families. You will study the issues faced by vulnerable populations and learn how to work as part of a care team in a hospital, nursing home, or hospice facility. Courses provide knowledge in supporting clients, families, and communities with resources and services for those dealing with acute or chronic illness, terminal illness, disabilities, and challenges with aging. The curriculum studies the unique social service needs of patients with chronic illnesses and their families in a healthcare setting and teaches them to perform advanced social work skills on multidisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting. Students develop appropriate interventions using current theory for healthcare practice and learn to apply social work best practices in the healthcare environment. Walden’s online master’s in social work program features a virtual reality experience that simulates challenging situations social workers may face, allowing students to build valuable skills and instincts in a safe yet authentic environment. All students complete courses in the broad social work field, preparing them to be change agents within and beyond their communities and to advocate for social justice for diverse populations, especially the vulnerable and oppressed. Coursework prepares students for specialized practice by stressing cultural humility within a strengths-based, generalist intervention model that provides advanced clinical skills.

Walden University offers an online Master of Social Work with a Social Work in Healthcare concentration for students who wish to help patients and their families with the challenges involved in accessing and receiving medical services. Students extend their knowledge of the role of social workers in the changing healthcare environment and their role in dealing with the needs of clients and families. You will study the issues faced by vulnerable populations and learn how to work as part of a care team in a hospital, nursing home, or hospice facility. Courses provide knowledge in supporting clients, families, and communities with resources and services for those dealing with acute or chronic illness, terminal illness, disabilities, and challenges with aging. The curriculum studies the unique social service needs of patients with chronic illnesses and their families in a healthcare setting and teaches them to perform advanced social work skills on multidisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting. Students develop appropriate interventions using current theory for healthcare practice and learn to apply social work best practices in the healthcare environment. Walden’s online master’s in social work program features a virtual reality experience that simulates challenging situations social workers may face, allowing students to build valuable skills and instincts in a safe yet authentic environment. All students complete courses in the broad social work field, preparing them to be change agents within and beyond their communities and to advocate for social justice for diverse populations, especially the vulnerable and oppressed. Coursework prepares students for specialized practice by stressing cultural humility within a strengths-based, generalist intervention model that provides advanced clinical skills.

The Master of Social Work is an online social work degree from Walden University that offers a concentration in Military Social Work. This program is designed for individuals interested in helping active military personnel, veterans, and their families. You will gain an understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder; vicarious trauma; and how extended deployments, parent-child separation, and frequent family relocations affect individuals and their children, spouses, and other family members. The curriculum includes current methodologies and best practices in working with members of the armed forces while teaching students how to examine the social services needs of active and reserve military personnel, veterans, and their families. Students also learn to evaluate the impact of military service commitment on the social services needs of military members and their families and to develop appropriate interventions through the integration of social work best practices. Walden’s online master’s in social work program features a virtual reality experience that simulates challenging situations students may face in the field, allowing them to build valuable skills and instincts in a safe yet authentic environment. All students complete courses in the broad social work field, preparing them to be change agents within and beyond their communities and to advocate for social justice for diverse populations, especially the vulnerable and oppressed. You will be prepared for specialized practice by stressing cultural humility within a strengths-based, generalist intervention model that provides advanced clinical skills.

The Master of Social Work is an online social work degree from Walden University that offers a concentration in Military Social Work. This program is designed for individuals interested in helping active military personnel, veterans, and their families. You will gain an understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder; vicarious trauma; and how extended deployments, parent-child separation, and frequent family relocations affect individuals and their children, spouses, and other family members. The curriculum includes current methodologies and best practices in working with members of the armed forces while teaching students how to examine the social services needs of active and reserve military personnel, veterans, and their families. Students also learn to evaluate the impact of military service commitment on the social services needs of military members and their families and to develop appropriate interventions through the integration of social work best practices. Walden’s online master’s in social work program features a virtual reality experience that simulates challenging situations students may face in the field, allowing them to build valuable skills and instincts in a safe yet authentic environment. All students complete courses in the broad social work field, preparing them to be change agents within and beyond their communities and to advocate for social justice for diverse populations, especially the vulnerable and oppressed. You will be prepared for specialized practice by stressing cultural humility within a strengths-based, generalist intervention model that provides advanced clinical skills.

Learn to recognize the many forms of trauma, and explore treatment methods through a trauma-informed lens.

Learn to recognize the many forms of trauma, and explore treatment methods through a trauma-informed lens.

Develop the focused skills and insights to promote recovery, healing, and hope for clients of all ages in a variety of settings.

Walden’s Play Therapy specialization online content is based on the Association for Play Therapy’s five core content areas of instruction.

In our online Rehabilitation Counseling specialization, you’ll prepare to make an impact by empowering people with physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory disabilities to overcome barriers and live more independently.

Learn how to effectively provide telehealth counseling services and master the fundamentals of establishing an independent practice.

Learn about crisis management and study the leadership skills necessary to help communities develop effective, responsive crisis management programs and trauma treatment services. When recovering from trauma or disasters, individuals and communities need the help of professionals trained in trauma and crisis counseling. Through this specialization, you can gain the counseling skills and theoretical foundation to help individuals heal from trauma and assist communities in managing crisis. You will be able to master the theory, intervention strategies, and treatment models needed to counsel and support individuals and families in crisis. You will be able to develop the expertise to train and support first responders managing intense career demands.

The MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling at Walden University is an online program designed to prepare students for licensure or certification in both clinical mental health counseling and school counseling. This dual degree program allows students to earn two master’s degrees simultaneously, providing greater professional flexibility and the ability to work with clients of all ages and backgrounds. The curriculum includes courses such as Career Counseling, Psychopharmacology, Multicultural Counseling, Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Response, and Diagnosis and Assessment.