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Welcome to Walden University

You can achieve a higher level of success. 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 60 online degree programs with more than 300 specializations and 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 program areas include:

  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Health Sciences
  • Human Services
  • Management
  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health

Walden is distinguished by high academic standards, experienced faculty, and a rigorous curriculum. Our advanced degrees are intended to advance the quality of life not just for the Walden graduate, but for everyone he or she encounters. Our programs help students achieve personal enrichment and career advancement. Walden graduates, in turn, enrich and advance the lives of countless others they serve.

As an accredited institution with over 40 years of experience, Walden has graduated more than 49,500 alumni, all of whom now have the credentials and desire to make a real difference and be a force for good.

Bachelor's in Child Development - Child & Adolescent Studies (Online)

Child Development – A Career that Makes a Difference

Walden University's B.S. in Child Development is a non-licensure, online bachelor's program that draws on the latest research in child development and education, features insights and advice from national experts, and provides video segments that take you into early care and education settings around the country. You'll learn about the theories, skills, and knowledge needed to work successfully with children and their families in a variety of settings and roles.

Child & Adolescent Studies – The B.S. in Child Development with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Studies is designed for individuals interested in working with children from ages 6 to 18. Discover how to guide learning and enhance healthy cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development in school-age children and adolescents. Walden's B.S. in Child Development is one of the only non-licensure track degree programs to offer this concentration.

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Computer Information Systems & Security (Online)

Child Development – A Career that Makes a Difference

Walden University's B.S. in Child Development is a non-licensure, online bachelor's program that draws on the latest research in child development and education, features insights and advice from national experts, and provides video segments that take you into early care and education settings around the country. You'll learn about the theories, skills, and knowledge needed to work successfully with children and their families in a variety of settings and roles.

Preschool – Explores the roles and responsibilities of the preschool professional, including ways to foster and enhance the development and learning of the whole child - cognitively, linguistically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Through seminar-style connections courses, you'll develop critical-thinking and writing skills as you link theoretical teaching to practical application.

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals (Online)

Walden University's new B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services.

The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.

You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:

  • Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
  • Collection and analysis of data across organizations
  • Teamwork and communication

Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.

Concentrations

Crime and Criminals

As crime continues to plague large cities and small communities throughout the world, the need for criminal investigators continues to grow.

In this concentration, you will study criminal theories and behavior, and you will discover the proper way to conduct a criminal investigation.

Areas of study include:

  • Assessing a crime scene
  • Handling witnesses, suspects, and informants
  • Administering surveillance techniques

The world of drugs, gangs, and organized crime will be explored, along with the impact of these group activities on crime and policing.

Consider this concentration if you are interested in exploring the world of gangs and organized crime units and task forces. Or consider it if you may be interested in working as a crime scene investigator, criminologist, researcher, or detective.

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice Management & Administration (Online)

Walden University's new B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services.

The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.

You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:

  • Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
  • Collection and analysis of data across organizations
  • Teamwork and communication

Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.

Concentrations

Criminal Justice Management and Administration

Managers and organizational leaders must learn to successfully guide criminal justice organizations into the global 21st century.

In this concentration, you will

  • Study how to create and apply policies and budgets to successfully manage your organization.
  • Develop and integrate models of cross-agency coordination among regional, state, national, and international agencies in anticipation and response to typical critical incidents.
  • Prepare for positions in a range of departments, including
    • Local and regional law enforcement offices
    • Victim and advocacy services
    • Criminal justice-related nonprofit organizations

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security (Online)

Walden University's new B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services.

The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.

You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:

  • Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
  • Collection and analysis of data across organizations
  • Teamwork and communication

Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.

Concentrations

Homeland Security

In the wake of the events on 9/11, the field of homeland security has grown exponentially. Consider this concentration if you want to learn more about standard operating procedures for identifying, planning for, and responding to terrorist threats, as well as patterns and trends related to terrorism.

In this concentration you will

  • Learn about all types of weapons of mass destruction and biological and chemical threats and disasters.
  • Discover how to respond to such incidents.
  • Study the skills required for a homeland security position with
    • The border patrol
    • Local and regional first responders
    • Hazardous material response teams
    • Emergency relief agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Administration

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Human Services for Criminal Justice (Online)

Walden University's new B.S. in Criminal Justice program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services.

The program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes.

You will apply criminal justice theories to current issues as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas:

  • Civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness
  • Collection and analysis of data across organizations
  • Teamwork and communication

Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels.

Concentrations

Human Services for Criminal Justice

Victims of crime often need help addressing the injustices they have experienced. This concentration is ideal if you want to work

  • As an advocate for victims or communities
  • Directly with victims in social services and nonprofit organizations

In this concentration, you will

  • Study how to assess the needs of victims and identify community resources and responses.
  • Analyze contemporary problems and trends in victimology.
  • Explore restorative justice strategies to repair the harm caused by criminal behavior and to return criminals and victims to their communities with strategies for living productive, crime-free lives.

Bachelor's in Psychology - Criminal Justice (Online)

Through the Criminal Justice concentration, explore cognitive, behavioral, and psychological theories of criminal behavior from the serial killer to the terrorist. Discover and analyze types of victimization and how to work with victims of crime as you prepare for or grow your career in the fields of criminal justice, social service, or law enforcement.

BS in Forensic Psychology - Forensics and the Law (Online)

The B.S. in Forensic Psychology program can help you discover how social and psychological issues shape the development of the criminal mind. Broaden your understanding of psychology and the legal system and explore a range of assessment methods and techniques that can assist in enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. This program offers four concentrations.

Note on Licensure
The B.S.in Forensic Psychology is not designed to prepare students to become a licensed psychology professional.

BS in Forensic Psychology - Leadership and Management (Online)

The B.S. in Forensic Psychology program can help you discover how social and psychological issues shape the development of the criminal mind. Broaden your understanding of psychology and the legal system and explore a range of assessment methods and techniques that can assist in enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. This program offers four concentrations.

Note on Licensure
The B.S.in Forensic Psychology is not designed to prepare students to become a licensed psychology professional.

BS in Forensic Psychology - Self-Designed (Online)

The B.S. in Forensic Psychology program can help you discover how social and psychological issues shape the development of the criminal mind. Broaden your understanding of psychology and the legal system and explore a range of assessment methods and techniques that can assist in enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. This program offers four concentrations.

Note on Licensure
The B.S.in Forensic Psychology is not designed to prepare students to become a licensed psychology professional.

BS in Forensic Psychology - Victims and Justice (Online)

The B.S. in Forensic Psychology program can help you discover how social and psychological issues shape the development of the criminal mind. Broaden your understanding of psychology and the legal system and explore a range of assessment methods and techniques that can assist in enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. This program offers four concentrations.

Note on Licensure
The B.S.in Forensic Psychology is not designed to prepare students to become a licensed psychology professional.

Master of Public Policy - Criminal Justice (Online)

Explore ways to create, implement, and evaluate effective policy change across the private and public sectors. Help prepare yourself for a career in local, state, or federal government agencies or nonprofit and corporate organizations. This program offers a variety of specializations in addition to the General Program so that you can align your coursework with your professional goals.

Master of Public Policy - Emergency Management (Online)

Explore ways to create, implement, and evaluate effective policy change across the private and public sectors. Help prepare yourself for a career in local, state, or federal government agencies or nonprofit and corporate organizations. This program offers a variety of specializations in addition to the General Program so that you can align your coursework with your professional goals.

Master of Public Policy - General (Online)

Explore ways to create, implement, and evaluate effective policy change across the private and public sectors. Help prepare yourself for a career in local, state, or federal government agencies or nonprofit and corporate organizations. This program offers a variety of specializations in addition to the General Program so that you can align your coursework with your professional goals.

Master of Public Policy - Health Policy (Online)

Explore ways to create, implement, and evaluate effective policy change across the private and public sectors. Help prepare yourself for a career in local, state, or federal government agencies or nonprofit and corporate organizations. This program offers a variety of specializations in addition to the General Program so that you can align your coursework with your professional goals.

Master of Public Policy - Homeland Security Policy & Coordination (Online)

Explore ways to create, implement, and evaluate effective policy change across the private and public sectors. Help prepare yourself for a career in local, state, or federal government agencies or nonprofit and corporate organizations. This program offers a variety of specializations in addition to the General Program so that you can align your coursework with your professional goals.

Master of Public Policy - Homeland Security Policy (Online)

Explore ways to create, implement, and evaluate effective policy change across the private and public sectors. Help prepare yourself for a career in local, state, or federal government agencies or nonprofit and corporate organizations. This program offers a variety of specializations in addition to the General Program so that you can align your coursework with your professional goals.

Master of Public Policy - Interdisciplinary Policy Studies (Online)

Explore ways to create, implement, and evaluate effective policy change across the private and public sectors. Help prepare yourself for a career in local, state, or federal government agencies or nonprofit and corporate organizations. This program offers a variety of specializations in addition to the General Program so that you can align your coursework with your professional goals.

Master of Public Policy - International Nongovernmental Organizations (Online)

Explore ways to create, implement, and evaluate effective policy change across the private and public sectors. Help prepare yourself for a career in local, state, or federal government agencies or nonprofit and corporate organizations. This program offers a variety of specializations in addition to the General Program so that you can align your coursework with your professional goals.

Master of Public Policy - Law and Public Policy (Online)

Explore ways to create, implement, and evaluate effective policy change across the private and public sectors. Help prepare yourself for a career in local, state, or federal government agencies or nonprofit and corporate organizations. This program offers a variety of specializations in addition to the General Program so that you can align your coursework with your professional goals.

Master of Public Policy - Local Government Mgmt for Sustainable Comm (Online)

Explore ways to create, implement, and evaluate effective policy change across the private and public sectors. Help prepare yourself for a career in local, state, or federal government agencies or nonprofit and corporate organizations. This program offers a variety of specializations in addition to the General Program so that you can align your coursework with your professional goals.

Master of Public Policy - Public Mgmt Leadership (Online)

Explore ways to create, implement, and evaluate effective policy change across the private and public sectors. Help prepare yourself for a career in local, state, or federal government agencies or nonprofit and corporate organizations. This program offers a variety of specializations in addition to the General Program so that you can align your coursework with your professional goals.

MS in Criminal Justice - Emergency Management (Online)

Today’s criminal justice professionals must be as sophisticated as the criminals they face. Explore the cause and impact of crime by studying criminal behavior theory in Walden’s M.S. in Criminal Justice. You will analyze how law enforcement, courts, and corrections function at the local, state, and federal levels as you study technology, homeland security, and management practices that you can apply immediately to help advance your career.

MS in Criminal Justice - General (Online)

Today’s criminal justice professionals must be as sophisticated as the criminals they face. Explore the cause and impact of crime by studying criminal behavior theory in Walden’s M.S. in Criminal Justice. You will analyze how law enforcement, courts, and corrections function at the local, state, and federal levels as you study technology, homeland security, and management practices that you can apply immediately to help advance your career.

Specializations

  • General
  • Emergency Management
  • Homeland Security Policy
  • Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
  • Law and Public Policy
  • Policy Analysis
  • Public Management and Leadership
  • Self-Designed
  • Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace

MS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Policy (Online)

Today’s criminal justice professionals must be as sophisticated as the criminals they face. Explore the cause and impact of crime by studying criminal behavior theory in Walden’s M.S. in Criminal Justice. You will analyze how law enforcement, courts, and corrections function at the local, state, and federal levels as you study technology, homeland security, and management practices that you can apply immediately to help advance your career.

MS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Policy and Coordination (Online)

Today’s criminal justice professionals must be as sophisticated as the criminals they face. Explore the cause and impact of crime by studying criminal behavior theory in Walden’s M.S. in Criminal Justice. You will analyze how law enforcement, courts, and corrections function at the local, state, and federal levels as you study technology, homeland security, and management practices that you can apply immediately to help advance your career.

MS in Criminal Justice - Law and Public Policy (Online)

Today’s criminal justice professionals must be as sophisticated as the criminals they face. Explore the cause and impact of crime by studying criminal behavior theory in Walden’s M.S. in Criminal Justice. You will analyze how law enforcement, courts, and corrections function at the local, state, and federal levels as you study technology, homeland security, and management practices that you can apply immediately to help advance your career.

MS in Criminal Justice - Policy Analysis (Online)

Today’s criminal justice professionals must be as sophisticated as the criminals they face. Explore the cause and impact of crime by studying criminal behavior theory in Walden’s M.S. in Criminal Justice. You will analyze how law enforcement, courts, and corrections function at the local, state, and federal levels as you study technology, homeland security, and management practices that you can apply immediately to help advance your career.

MS in Criminal Justice - Public Management and Leadership (Online)

Today’s criminal justice professionals must be as sophisticated as the criminals they face. Explore the cause and impact of crime by studying criminal behavior theory in Walden’s M.S. in Criminal Justice. You will analyze how law enforcement, courts, and corrections function at the local, state, and federal levels as you study technology, homeland security, and management practices that you can apply immediately to help advance your career.

MS in Criminal Justice - Self-Designed (Online)

Today’s criminal justice professionals must be as sophisticated as the criminals they face. Explore the cause and impact of crime by studying criminal behavior theory in Walden’s M.S. in Criminal Justice. You will analyze how law enforcement, courts, and corrections function at the local, state, and federal levels as you study technology, homeland security, and management practices that you can apply immediately to help advance your career.

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

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