Walden University has five different schools, each reflecting a different academic community. The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is ideal for those wanting to pursue a career in education. The College Management and Technology program offers the School of Management and the NTU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for those seeking a degree in business administration or a master's in science. The College of Health Sciences also includes the School of Nursing for those seeking a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in th health sciences. The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences includes a School of Psychology, School of Public Policy and Administration, and a School of Counseling and Social Services for those seeking careers in social services, psychology and criminal justice. The Center for Undergraduate Studies is a program for those earning a bachelor's degree through Walden University.
Walden University offers bachelor's degree programs in the following areas: Accounting, Business Administration, Child Development, Communication, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Health Studies, Information Technology, Instructional Design and Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Nursing Completion Program and Psychology.
Master's programs at Walden University include Business Administration (MBA.); Healthcare Administration (MHA); Information Systems Management; Public Administration (MPA); Public Health (MPH); Clinical Research Administration; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN); Education Health Informatics; Instructional Design and Technology; Forensic Psychology; Leadership; Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling; Mental Health Counseling; Nonprofit Management and Leadership; Project Management; Psychology; Software Engineering; and Systems Engineering.
Walden University also offers doctoral degrees in the following areas of study: Business Administration (DBA), Education (Ed.D.), Counselor Education and Supervision, Education, Health Services, Human Services, Management, Psychology, Public Health and Public Policy and Administration.
Tuition and fees at Walden University vary by degree and program. Scholarships are available through the university that range from $2,500 to $25,000, and grants of $100 to $600. Because Walden is an accredited university, it accepts federal financial aid and other funding options to help pay for one's college education.
Admission into Walden University varies by degree program. Students must be at least 24 years old, and anyone wishing to earn a bachelor's degree must be a military veteran, on active duty, or have already earned 90 quarter college credit hours. One may be required to submit a statement of purpose, academic records, professional references and a work history.
Because Walden University offers its programs online, one must have a printer and a computer that has Internet access, basic Adobe programs, a CD/DVD drive, Windows 2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS X, at least 1 GB of RAM or256MB for Windows 2000 and a 40 GB hard drive.