Graduate School Overview

Established in 1970, Walden University serves the needs of over 25,000 students from more than 100 countries with a number of Master's degree programs and Doctoral degree programs spanning Education, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Nursing, and Public Administration, in both online and distance education formats. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. Support for graduate students ranges from online learning orientations, academic advising, assistance with graduate student writing, career advising through advice and development tools for career planning.

Highlights

Offers Master's degrees and Doctoral Degrees  Graduate programs include Education, Business, Health Sciences, Humanities, Nursing, and Public Administration  Flexible schedule and both online and distanced education formats designed to meet working professional's needs

Institute Accreditation

Regional Accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Ranking and Reputation

Accredited since 1990 by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools  Part of the Laureate International Universities Network, which operates more than 45 accredited online and campus-based universities throughout the world, serving more than 500,000 students on more than 100 campuses  Largest enrollment for any online graduate program in education (U.S. News and World Report, April 2009)  Students admitted from over 100 countries

Graduate Credentials Offered

Fields of Study Approx. # Students Enrolled Masters Degrees PhD Degrees Grad Diplomas/ Certificates Business Not Available       Education Not Available       Health Sciences Not Available       Humanities Not Available       Nursing Not Available       Public Administration Not Available       Public Health Not Available

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 10,000 - 20,000 Tuition for Selected Degrees (US$)  Business (MBA) : 26,820/program  Software Engineering: 28,545/Program  Mental Health Counseling : 37,230/Program	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)     IELTS : 6.5     MELAB : 82.0     TOEFL (Computer-based) : 213.0     TOEFL (Paper-based) : 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 10,000 - 20,000 Other Support  Counseling and Buddy Programs

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

US Students International Students Student Bursary Programs     Student Scholarship Programs

Buildings and Resources

Students have access to customer service and technical support from the moment they decide to enroll at Walden University. Led by Walden's online Concierge Team, this support begins with a software orientation for all admitted students to familiarize them with Walden's distance learning environment before they begin classes. And while in their programs students are able to access faculty and advisors concerning program planning, University procedures, course registration and curriculum and degree completion. Available online or by phone, academic advisors monitor students' progress, offer assistance throughout a student's entire academic career, and serve as a link between students and faculty. Other services include a virtual bookstore, comprehensive research library and databases, the Center for Research Support that provides assistance in all aspects of research, and a writing center that includes a dedicated staff of editors and tutors. Additional technical support at Walden is available 24/7.

Grad Student Organizations

Walden University offers a growing number of student networking organizations to enhance student learning, including Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Delta Kappa (Education), Pi Alpha Alpha (Public Administration), Psi Chi (Psychology) and Sigma Iota Epsilon (Management).