Walden University

You can make a greater contribution to the greater good. And you can start today.

At Walden, we believe that knowledge is most valuable when put to use in organizations, communities, and families. We offer over 40 online degree programs with more than 140 specializations and more than 40 concentrations, all designed to help professionals gain the knowledge they need to have a real impact in their lives and the lives of others.

Our advanced degrees are intended to advance the quality of life not just for the Walden graduate, but for everyone he or she encounters. Whether it be in business, community and charitable service or friendship, to make a difference in any life is to serve the greater good. Doing so doesn't just make you a better corporate citizen. It makes you a better corporate asset, a better neighbor and friend, a better person.

As an accredited institution with 40 years of experience, Walden has graduated over 34,500 alumni, all of whom now have the credentials and desire to make a real difference and be a force for good.

To learn more about Walden degree programs and how we're helping adult learners make a positive change, submit your information in the form on the right.

You can make a better future. And you can start today.

School of Health Sciences

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Advance your career while you contribute to the field of health sciences with a graduate degree from Walden University. U.S. News & World Report ranks Walden as the largest online, graduate-level public health program by enrollment. Recognized as a leader in online learning for 39 years, Walden provides working professionals like you with practical knowledge you can apply immediately to your organization and to your field.

BS in Health Studies

The health care industry is changing dramatically and health care organizations are growing more complex. Gain the knowledge base required to understand and anticipate the continuing changes in the health care industry. Broaden your understanding of the policies, organization, financing and dynamics of the U.S. health care system. Whether you currently work in allied health or are seeking to enter the field, you can leverage your experience and help prepare to take the next step in your career and professional development.

Concentrations

• Child Development
• Health Informatics
• Health Management
• Health Psychology and Behavior

MS in Clinical Research Administration

This practice-oriented online degree program features a relevant, current curriculum designed to provide insight into the most recent developments in the clinical research field. It emphasizes state-of-the art knowledge of clinical research execution and management through analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical testing activities. The forward-looking curriculum will give you the strong background in clinical research management required for leadership positions in companies and organizations across the industry.

MS in Health Informatics

With increased attention on reducing health care costs, increasing access to quality care and improving the quality of health care services, the role of health informatics is being recognized as a critical component of health care reform. Through Walden's M.S. in Health Informatics, you can gain the skills and training you need to integrate advanced digital technologies into the field of health care and use electronic data to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare services. Learn to apply health informatics to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of disease and to reduce the occurrences of medical errors.

Master of Health Care Administration

This practice-oriented online degree program features a relevant, current curriculum that addresses the core competencies and best practices of the profession. It emphasizes understanding clinical service delivery through the analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical support service activities and includes a practicum to give you hands-on experience in the field. The cutting-edge curriculum will help you develop the skills, knowledge, and expertise in health care management needed for leadership positions across the spectrum of health care delivery organizations.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Serve as an advocate for the development of healthy individuals, organizations and communities. Walden University's Master of Public Health program was developed to address the growing need for well-prepared public health professionals and to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and credentials to become an agent of positive social change.

Strengthen your fundamental knowledge of public health's core competencies, and enhance your skills through a deeper understanding of interdisciplinary competencies, including communications, diversity, and leadership. This program aligns to the five core competencies and seven cross-cutting themes set forth by the Association of Schools of Public Health. Benefit from world-class scholars and public health practitioners from government, health, and nonprofit agencies who bring the outside world into your learning experience by using real examples and case studies. Synthesize your coursework with a practical fieldwork experience and capstone designed to fit your educational and professional needs.

Walden offers a broad overview of public health education. Whether you are new to public health or an experienced practitioner in the field, the Walden MPH will give you the confidence and the tools to lead effectively in the practice of public health.

School of Nursing

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Realize your potential to make a lasting difference in nursing. In the Walden University School of Nursing you'll advance your career on your terms. Gain real-world skills you can apply immediately, while learning from nationally recognized experts.

MS in Nursing (RN-MS or BSN-MS)

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At Walden University, you can gain the knowledge, skills, and influence to affect more lives and make an even bigger difference—for your patients, your organization, and the future of health care.

Master's in Nursing - Education

Walden University has specifically developed the Master's in Nursing with a specialization in Education to address the growing need for more nursing education positions in LPN, AD and BSN programs. This innovative program is designed to prepare nurses to fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty position. Prepare yourself for a vital role in nurse education, training, or staff development. The Master's in Nursing with a specialization in Education focuses on developing solid pedagogical practices so you can impact the next generation of nurses.

Master's in Nursing - Leadership and Management

Registered nurses are the vital front line in patient care. Charged with day-to-day implementation of policies and practices, you understand the needs of your patients and your organization-and you see the opportunities for improvement.

With the Walden University Master's in Nursing with a specialization in Leadership and Management, you can become an agent of change and a leader in your field. Gain the knowledge, skills and influence to affect more lives and make an even bigger difference-for your patients, your organization, and the future of health care.

The curriculum is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master's Education and the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators-the same standards used to create the essentials of magnetism for magnet hospitals.

Master's in Nursing - Informatics

Learn how you can more effectively utilize information technology to enhance the quality of patient care. This specialization offers a multidisciplinary approach to informatics by blending nursing science, computer science and information science. Coursework focuses on such key areas as information systems, database concepts, and effective project management. Fieldwork experience provides you with the opportunity to apply your new knowledge immediately.

Students who enter the program with a bachelor's degree in nursing complete the core curriculum and then progress on to the courses in the nursing informatics specialization.

Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing

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The demand for nurse leaders in education, technology, clinical settings, and at the upper levels of management is increasing. As a professional nurse seeking to meet this growing demand, you must have access to the most current thinking and best practices. Earning a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing can help you:

• Bolster your skills so you can help meet rapidly growing demands for better patient care
• Achieve greater professional recognition
• Create new career opportunities or improve long-term career prospects
• Improve your position with regard to compensation

Nursing Education

This certificate program prepares nurses for faculty positions in all types of undergraduate nursing programs, as well as for educator roles in diverse practice settings. Nurses can gain the knowledge to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for nursing students and other individuals/groups needing health-related education.

Nursing Leadership and Management

Nurses who complete this certificate program will receive training that will help them prepare for, or enhance their current leadership positions in complex health care systems. They can subsequently use their newfound knowledge and skills to make a difference in work force development, resource management, integration of technology and the maintenance and improvement of quality care.

Nursing Informatics

This certificate program prepares nurses to use information technology to enhance decision-making in various health care settings. The coursework blends nursing science with computer and information science and focuses on core concepts in nursing informatics, knowledge and information management, and effective project management. Nurses can gain the knowledge to integrate data and information to support decision-making processes that affect patients and practitioners.

* Applicants for the Post-Master's Certificate programs must have at least a master's degree.

PhD in Health Services

Walden's Ph.D. in Health Services examines both the theoretical and practical aspects of health care services, based on a learning model that encourages original research and real-world application of knowledge. This dual approach will help you become an effective scholar-practitioner who can meet the challenges of today's health care system and the community it serves.

Specializations are offered in:

Health Management and Policy

In this program, students may concentrate either on a specific functional management area, on the management of services/organizations dedicated to one stage in the continuum of care, or on one institutional/industry-specific management area that cuts across different levels of care.

Community Health Promotion and Education

The community health promotion and education specialization focuses on developing strategies that improve the health of communities and their individual members. Included in this specialization are the study of multiple issues of health and human behavior, including health and healing, health and professional behavior, health and social behavior, and health and life span issues. You may focus in the areas of community health, environmental and occupational health, school health and worksite health, or you can design your own area of study. Regardless of your area of study, your academic work will incorporate these three core community health functions of assessment, policy, and assurance.

PhD in Public Health

Increase your influence in the critical arena of public health care with a Walden Ph.D. in Public Health. With a learning model that integrates an interactive, online learning environment with in-person academic residencies, the doctoral program culminates in a dissertation showcasing original research you will contribute to the field. Many graduates leverage their experience to assume leadership roles in academia or positions in the public or private sector.

The following specializations are offered:

Community Health Promotion and Education

This program focuses on seeking solutions to significant public health problems and applying and integrating new knowledge into public health research and practice settings.

The curriculum is focused on community health, including medical, social, political, ethical and economic factors that contribute to an overall well-being of a public health system and to the community it serves. The program emphasizes the development and demonstration of strong research skills-skills that will help students pursue professional careers in academia or service to public and private governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Epidemiology

The epidemiology specialization focuses on the scientific understanding of the causes, distribution, control and prevention of disease in populations.

Accreditation

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Walden University's Master's in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs in preparing effective nurses. For students, accreditation signifies program innovation and continuous self-assessment. Graduates recognize that, as they seek new positions or entry into doctoral programs, accreditation is valued and may be required. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Accreditation/

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