Walden University Educational Experience
By enrolling in Walden University, you will become part of an extraordinary community of students and faculty members who put their knowledge into action so they can make a difference.
Walden University's History of Innovation
Sitting at the forefront of online education, students of Walden University enjoy a global viewpoint. Students attend the university from more than 90 countries and all 50 states. For nearly 40 years, Walden's faculty and staff members have prided themselves on creating an innovative, inclusive learning community that challenges and rewards its students.
*Based on Walden's 2007 graduate survey respondents.
Two teachers founded Walden University in 1970 with the goal of creating a college that allowed students to remain in the workforce as they completed their degrees. This forward-thinking mission stands today.
With the advances in technology, students have additional options and opportunities to pursue their personal and professional goals while maintaining their busy lives.
Benefit from a Tradition of Social Change
At Walden University, an education isn't just about a bigger paycheck.
Leaders at the university challenge students to effect social change--locally, nationally, and across the globe. As a Walden scholar-practitioner, you will collaborate with faculty members and peers to create innovative solutions to issues in your workplace and your community.
The university offers unique opportunities to apply your new knowledge to societal problems through
- Social change scholarships and fellowships to help you reach your goals
- A Social Change Conference for alumni, faculty members, and students
- An annual National Day of Service with the goal of serving communities nationwide
As a student, you'll create and apply actions, strategies, and ideas to promote the dignity, worth, and development of individuals and communities alike.
Diversity at Walden University
Walden University's commitment to diversity shows in its enrollment figures.
In the 2008 Top Graduate Degree Producers analysis,* Diverse: Issues in Higher Education ranked Walden a top producer of master's and doctoral minority graduates:
- Business, doctorate--African-American No. 3
- Psychology, master's--American Indian No. 3
- Education, master's--Hispanic No. 5
- Education, master's--Total Minority No. 4
A diverse student body at Walden University means students are exposed to a range of backgrounds and fresh perspectives as part of their education. Students additionally benefit from the global community that is encouraged and supported by the university.
Use Your Education in the Real World
At Walden University, your education has real-world applications. Students in undergraduate and graduate programs alike can apply their research and studies immediately to impact their lives and the lives of others.
Walden's approach to education provides students with the skills and knowledge to make a difference:
- Doctoral degree programs blend academic residencies, faculty-guided research, and customized learning.
- Graduate degree programs combine practical strategies and skills with research-based theory.
- Bachelor's degree programs emphasize social responsibility, civic engagement, and global awareness.
No matter where your degree takes you, Walden University students take the lessons they learn with them for the rest of their lives.
*The analysis considered graduate degrees awarded during the 2006-2007 academic year and is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Set (IPEDS).
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.
