Established in 1970, and with over 25,000 students from 50 states and over 65 countries, Walden University offers 12 Bachelor's degrees, 19 Master's degrees and 10 Doctoral degrees, along with 21 graduate certificates in both fully online and distance education formats. Fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456, since 1990, programs are offered in a diverse range of fields of study including business, computer science, education, engineering, health science, humanities, justice and security, nursing, public administration and public health.
Highlights
Over 60 online degrees offered to over 25,000 students Programs delivered in both fully on-line and distance education formats Low student/faculty ratio that enables students to consistently have direct access to faculty members An advanced online platform which houses online course lectures, assignments, live communication applications, and online libraries and research tools
Regional Accreditation
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Student Support
Online Library and Resource Centre Program Manager Small Group Instructor Technical Support Team Academic Advising Writing Center Undergraduate Tutoring
Delivery Method
Correspondence Interactive Sites – activities, communication tools and resources Laboratory, hands-on, with facilities at remote site Streaming Video (live, podcasts) Videotape (CD-ROM, DVD)
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 35 accredited online and campus-based universities throughout the world, serving more than 400,000 students on more than 100 campuses Largest enrolment for any online graduate program in education Students admitted from over 65 countries
Year First Online Courses Offered: 1990
# Online Courses Offered:
500
# Students Studying Online:
25,000
# Fields of Study Available:
10
Financial Aid for Online Study: Yes
BS in Accounting BS in Business Administration BS in Child Development BS in Communication BS in Computer Information Systems BS in Criminal Justice BS in Health Studies BS in Information Technology BS in Instructional Design and Technology BS in Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing BS in Psychology
Over 60 online degrees offered to over 25,000 students
