Walden University, established in 1970, is a private institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Walden is best known for specialising in distance learning, particularly using the online delivery method, and is in fact part of a network of online universities. As testament to this, Walden has been ranked by the Online Education Database to be among the top in its “Peer Web Citations” category and “Scholarly Citations” category. Walden University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Some of its online programs, including its Bachelors in Nursing program and Masters programs in Health Counseling and in Nursing have received specialized accreditation.
Walden University offers online Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree programs. It also offers online Teacher Preparation programs, Education Specialist programs, Special Education Endorsement programs, and certificate programs and individual courses in varied fields. Fields of study or career paths covered by online programs at Walden include Education, Health, Psychology, Counseling and Social Services, and Nursing.
Basic admission requirements for application to Walden include submission of a completed online application form, employment history, program goal statement, official transcripts, test scores, list of transfer credits, and payment of the $50 application fee. Additional requirements may be needed for some of the programs.
Tuition varies greatly for graduate and post-graduate degree programs. Tuition for fundamental courses for Bachelor’s degree programs is usually $100 per credit hour, while the core courses is usually $260 per credit hour. An additional technology fee, ranging from $60 to $80, is also assessed per quarter.
Financial aid is available for eligible students at Walden in the form of Federal aid.
