Walden University was founded in 1970 for the purpose of providing a way for adults in the workforce to pursue doctoral degrees. It is comprised of The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, School of Counseling and Social Service, School of Health Sciences, School of Management, School of Nursing, School of Psychology and the School of Public Policy and Administration. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The university has a proven track record in the field of online higher education which is largely responsible for its positive reviews. Most of its online programs have additional accreditations specific to the nature of the program such as the MS in Mental Health Counseling by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, the Master of Science in Nursing by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion program by the same accrediting body.

Online programs lead to doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees in several areas of study including Business Administration, Education, Health Services, Human Services, Psychology, Public Policy and Administration, Instructional Design and Technology, and Leadership, among others. Other online offerings include Principal Preparation Programs, Teacher Preparation Programs, Endorsement Programs, and Certificate Programs.

Tuition and fees vary by degree programs. Financial aid options available include federal grants and loans, scholarships, veteran benefits, tuition reduction programs, private education loans, monthly payment plans, and higher education professional development program. Admissions requirements consist of completed online application, employment history, program goal statement, official transcripts, applicable test scores, lists of transfer credits and payment of application fee. International students have to comply with additional requirements depending on the program.

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