Owned by Laureate Education, Walden University offers 18 master's degrees. These online programs include instructional design and technology, forensic psychology and public health. The school also offers 10 doctoral programs, such as applied management and decision, health services and education, as well as four education specialist (Ed.S.) degrees. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
To apply to a master's degree program at Walden University, a student must already have a bachelor's degree and two professional references. For doctoral programs, the student must have a master's degree, three years of related professional or academic experience, and two professional references.
Walden University (Laureate Education)
650 S. Exeter St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
1-866-492-5336
waldenu.edu
With a brick-and-mortar campus in Muncie, Ind., Ball State University also offers online master's and doctoral degrees. Online master's degree programs include mathematics education, public relations and urban design, while the school offers doctoral degrees in education and nursing. For those without a lot of time to invest in a graduate degree, Ball State has an accelerated degree program, in which four of its master's degree programs---public relations, special education, elementary education, and education administration and supervision---can be earned in just 18 months.
To be admitted to a master's program at Ball State, a student must have a bachelor's degree and an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75. Specific programs have additional requirements. Potential doctoral students must hold a bachelor's degree---some programs require a master's degree---as well as a GPA of at least 3.0, acceptable GRE scores and a recommendation by a faculty member.
Ball State University
Online and Distance Education
Carmichael Hall, Room 200
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
765-285-1297
bsu.edu/distance
Colorado State University, located in Fort Collins, Colo., offers 14 online master's degrees, with 11 additional master's degrees that can be obtained with some classroom instruction at locations throughout Colorado. Master's degrees include programs in accounting, dietetics, merchandising and rangeland ecosystem science. Colorado State University does not offer online doctoral programs.
To apply for admission at Colorado State University's online program, a student must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, an undergraduate degree of at least 3.0 and acceptable scores on the GRE. Individuals that have at least five years of work experience can apply through the Track II program, which waives the GRE requirement.
Colorado State University Continuing Education
Spruce Hall
1040 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523
(877) 491-4336
learn.colostate.edu