Walden University Online Degrees

Walden University Online Mission
Walden University provides a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they may transform society.

Vision
Walden University envisions a distinctively different 21st-century learning community where knowledge is judged worthy to the degree that it can be applied by its graduates to the immediate solutions of critical societal challenges, thereby advancing the greater global good.

Time Commitment
To get the most from your studies, you should dedicate blocks of time to your program. Students report that they spend 15 to 20 hours a week per course on readings, assignments, research projects, and online discussions. Some courses require that you log in a specific number of times a week. However, you have the flexibility to choose what times you log in and what blocks of time you set aside for your studies. Depending on your program, online courses are offered in

• 16-week semesters (some with consecutive 8-week courses)
• 12-week quarters (some with consecutive 6-week courses)

Courses have defined start and completion dates. You'll typically have about one week off between semesters or quarters. Some Ph.D. programs use an individualized research curriculum that has more general completion guidelines. Start dates are offered throughout the year so that you can begin your program when it’s convenient for you.

We have listed the current Walden University online degree programs for your convenience. If you have specific program questions, or if you would like to learn more about enrollment, please complete the online information request form for comprehensive details.

Please click the following link to request admission, enrollment, or any other additional information regarding this school over our secure servers: Walden University Online Information Request.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456.

Accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that the university meets established standards of quality and that its degrees and courses will be recognized by employers and universities around the world.
Accreditation FAQ

Professional Accreditation
In addition to regional accreditation at the university level, there are professional accreditation bodies that accredit certain degree programs. However, not all programs require or are even eligible for specialized accreditation.

Searchable Accreditation Database
Walden University is listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s comprehensive database of accredited postsecondary educational institutions. The database is searchable by institution name, accrediting body, and geographic region.

Questions about accreditation should be directed to

Office of Regulatory Affairs
1001 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21202