Designed for entry-level accounting and business professionals, this associate degree program prepares you for jobs such as:

• Accounting clerk
• Accounts payable/receivable specialist
• Personal income tax clerk
• Collection clerks
• Professional bookkeepers

This online associate degree program provides practical training in:

• Database management
• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Presentation
• Graphics
• Accounting
• Business management
• Communication skills

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of management principles and business–oriented computer and interpersonal skills. Course work includes fundamentals of business, management and finance, critical thinking, project planning and implementation, and communication.

With your associate degree, you will be able to seek employment in basic management and administrative roles, including office manager, administrative assistant, management trainee, project assistant, or office support specialist.

Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, VC Online's criminal justice program is intended for current and aspiring professionals in the field--or anyone who wants to make their community safer.

Virginia Colleges associate degree in Culinary Arts is designed for students who already have formal training in culinary skills at a post-secondary level but who want an associate degree and a broader skill base in order to increase opportunities for employment and advancement. The program offers a broad, practical curriculum and real-world instruction using convenient, on-line classes that give students the education they need for a successful career in the culinary arts.

Note: This program is offered in the online format but to qualify for admission, candidates must have successfully completed a diploma program that offers training in cooking and kitchen skills comparable to the one offered by Culinard, the Culinary Institute of Virginia College. Prospective students should speak with an Admissions Associate to determine acceptability of earned credits or degrees from other institutions.

Healthcare Reimbursement focuses on the fundamentals of medical office protocol with specialized training in the areas you will need for a job in this growing field. As a Virginia College student, you?ll be prepared for entry-level positions in the medical field related to reimbursement procedures. You?ll learn the fundamentals of medical office protocol and get specialized training in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD), and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS). You will also serve an externship for on-the-job training. You?ll be supervised by a physician, nurse, or health services professional and learn the billing and coding process from the working perspective.

In VC Online's associate degree program in HR management, you'll study the complexities and challenges of workforce management in today's global economy. Learn how to promote professional development not only among company-wide personnel, but among your fellow human resources specialists.

What do Medical Office Administration graduates do?

Medical Office Administrators perform administrative duties in a medical office or clinic, reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. You will help with communicating with patients and other providers, billing insurance companies, code physician diagnostic comments and orders, and more. This program is designed to teach you how to work closely with doctors to organize and monitor patient care services. In short, you will be a vital part of the health care team in a physician's office, a clinic, a hospital, a long–term care facility, or other medical office.

What classes will I take?

At Virginia College, you will only take courses that pertain to your success in the workforce. Do not worry if you are not already skilled in the areas below. That is why you are coming to school! We are experienced in giving students the training they need to become successful in their chosen careers.

You will have classes in: Medical terminology Medical law and ethics Medical laboratory procedures Medical records systems Accounting Business Office automation Customer service

In addition to training from instructors with real–world experience, you will also complete an externship in a physician's office, clinic or related health care facility under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or health services professional.

Looking for a paralegal studies program that fits into your busy schedule? In VC Online's associate degree program, you'll work with industry-experienced faculty--from the comfort of your own computer.

In today's marketplace, the bachelor's degree has become the minimum requirement for many professional careers. The online BA in Business Management is intended to produce skilled graduates who can perform a variety of leadership functions in nearly any business sector.

Looking for a new or better criminal justice job? VC Online's BS in criminal justice can prepare you to become a:

• Courtroom administrator
• Police officer
• Private security officer
• Probation or parole officer
• Juvenile delinquency case manager
• Corrections officer
• Police detective

Criminal Justice in Homeland Security program at Virginia College, trains students in critical–thinking and program–management, and leadership skills needed within homeland security, an understanding of its history, domestic crime, substantive & procedural law within the criminal justice system, current homeland security policies, operational theories, functions and issues from domestic perspectives, and the ethical, political, social, environmental and economic issues related criminal investigations. Students will be able to differentiate the various threats to domestic security (including technological and political forms of terrorism) and the various phases of intelligence operations.

This program prepares students for potential careers in U.S. Border Patrol agents, Immigration inspectors, Customs inspectors, Federal Air Marshals, U.S. Secret Service special agents and U.S. Secret Service. Secret Service special agents also investigate counterfeiting, forgery of Government checks or bonds, and fraudulent use of credit cards.

This online Bachelor of Science degree in Golf Course Management is designed to provide students with a diversified education in managing and operating a golf course, or other golf-related facilities. The program is designed for those who have completed the fundamentals in an associate degree program* and would like to add the skills and knowledge needed to give them a solid background in business and management. Students will gain critical thinking skills, management training, and leadership development. This comprehensive program provides graduates with the fundamental skills necessary to adapt to the golf management path they choose to follow.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to _ evaluate the golf management industry and career opportunities in the field; _ establish and maintain high standards of personal and industry ethics at the pro shop; _ conform to professional standards in personal appearance; _ define concepts and procedures for purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory of golf equipment and supplies; _ apply management principles to the food service industry and demonstrate leadership skills; _ perform front of the house service functions and set and maintain service standards for various customers; and _ describe the origin of various industry standards and their relationship to the history and cultural development of golf.

*Note: This program is offered in the online format but to qualify for admission, candidates must have completed an associate of applied business degree in golf complex operations and management comparable to the one offered by Golf Academy of America. Prospective students should speak with an Admissions Associate to determine acceptability of earned credits or degrees.

The online BS in Health Services Management program is designed for current and aspiring healthcare professionals. With this degree, you may qualify for jobs in hospitals, physicians' offices, ambulatory care centers, home health agencies, and more.

Human resource management majors gain the flexibility to apply their skills in a variety of management settings. While enrolled in this program of study, you will focus on the various aspects of the recruitment, selection, training, and development of employees within an organization. After graduating from this program, you can expect to be qualified to enter entry-level positions within a human resource department. The core classes in human resource management-related fields are complemented by general education offerings that add breadth and depth to the curriculum.

Upon successful completion of this program, you should be able to - understand the various components of human resource management; - develop effective rational decision-making skills for selection and retention of employees; - design and maintain effective personnel training and development programs; - integrate knowledge of current ethical issues in labor relations; - use individual understanding and critical thinking regarding management skills necessary to achieve successful results; - understand the needs assessment process and its role in training development; - operate cutting-edge human resource management technology; - recognize and respond to the different staffing strategies which support varying business strategies for the organization; - apply strategic methods for working productively with diverse groups of people; and - coordinate a successful job search.

The online BS in Management Information Systems addresses core concepts in business information systems and helps you develop essential management skills. Prepare for a rewarding, fast-growing career in the management and design of computer-based information systems.

The online bachelor's degree in cybersecurity offers a comprehensive introduction to IT infrastructure Security. You'll study the most common issues in computer security, including:

• Legal issues
• Cyber-terrorism
• Forensics
• Hardening the operating system
• Viral activity
• Compliance

The online bachelor?s degree in paralegal studies prepares graduates for employment in attorney?s offices, courtrooms, corporations, insurance companies, governmental offices and banks. This paralegal degree online provides knowledge of legal office procedures, delivery of legal services, legal research and writing and paralegal training in professional skills, general education, and technical competencies.

With the online paralegal degree from Virginia College, you can enter a skilled and prestigious profession, and one in which job growth is expected. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006-07 Occupational Outlook Handbook, paralegal employment is projected to grow much faster than average, as employers reduce costs by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers.

This online bachelor degree program in paralegal studies is designed for those who require a degree for entry into the workforce or for advancement in a current position. It is especially helpful for those who may have accumulated credits toward a paralegal degree or who may already hold an associate?s degree in paralegal studies.

Complete the info request form and find out more about Virginia College?s online paralegal degree. Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Our faculty and staff are available to make sure you get the most from your online college experience at Virginia College.

Looking for a job in the fast-growing accounting industry? Graduates of VC Online's Bachelor of Science in Private Sector Accounting will be qualified for private-industry jobs in financial, cost, or budget accounting.

VC Online's MBA combines management theory with hands-on experience to make you more attractive in today's job market. This broad-based graduate program prepares you for leadership positions in the field of your choice.

The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) is designed for the busy criminal justice professional who seeks a career boost. Prepare for leadership positions in the courthouse, the police force, private security, corrections, parole and more.

Study computer security, cyber-terrorism, forensics and more in VC Online's Master of Science in Cybersecurity. With this degree, you'll be prepared to handle the security management of LAN, WLAN, and WAN environments--even at the national security level.

Virginia College is a senior college accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Ashford is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Business thrives on wise decisions and communications – and a leader who understands both. If you can lead others toward a shared goal, our working-professional instructors can help you grow from potential to success.

There’s a new economy in the making; use this time to create a whole new you and help lead it. Part-time option: Already have at least 24 quarter credits? Check out Westwood’s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours.*

Don’t just dream about a great future. Start and creating it – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®
*Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL Not all programs available at all campuses.

With career options from sales and operations to marketing implementation,marketing management is always exciting.

Working marketing professionals will guide you in everything from marketing principles to case studies in current trends. Want the perfect blend of practicality and creativity? Get a degree in marketing management!

Part-time option: Already have at least 24 quarter credits? Check out Westwood’s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours*.

Start building a great future now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.® *Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL Not all programs available at all campuses.

Discover personal rewards while making a difference in your community with a Westwood College degree in criminal justice.

Claim an exciting career in law enforcement*, corrections, victim’s advocacy and more with hands-on instruction by law enforcement and legal professionals. Course content such as gangs and criminal sub-cultures, crisis intervention and parole prepares you for real-world success.

Like the thought of “doing good”? Don’t just dream about the future. Start building it now– with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

* State and local restrictions may apply. Additional training may be required. Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass all applicable test/exams.

Not all programs available at all campuses.

Behind the runway is a business empire run by intuitive minds. Industry professionals will guide you in developing your instincts and skills and you’ll graduate with a capstone project to demonstrate your potential to employers. It just doesn’t get any better than this! If fashion is your passion, make it your vocation, too. Part-time option: Already have at least 24 quarter credits? Check out Westwood’s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours*. Don’t just dream about a great future. Start building it now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.® *Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL Not all programs available at all campuses.

Conceptual art… character modeling… game testing. Game art is a diverse and growing 21st century career field. Game artists are essential to the development and creation of visual content for the booming video game industry. And with hands-on training in software such as 3DMax, Maya and Flash under the guidance of our faculty of working professionals, you’ll launch your career with in-demand skills and knowledge. Love video games? Turn that love into a career! Start building your future now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.® Not all programs available at all campuses.

Amazing as it may sound, playing video games could be the first step to a career. Thousands who work in the video game industry say their passion for playing is what drew them to their jobs. Westwood College of Technology has designed this bachelor degree program to focus specifically on software engineering fundamentals and game software development. You can develop these necessary technical skills in software development. These can then be applied to high-tech careers in fields like game development and interactive entertainment.

Westwood College of Technology has designed the bachelor's degree in Interior Design to focus on the technical, creative and human facets of interior design. An Interior Designer can work in a wide range of positions focusing on either residential or commercial interiors, sales, merchandising or specialized design for very specific facilities. The demand for Interior Designers will continue well into the future as more focus is placed on ergonomics, high-tech construction materials, and continually changing national and local building codes.

The Internet is here to stay – and so are careers in web design. This 21st century vocation combines creativity, technology and traditional design skill – and there’s no better place to master the field than Westwood. You’ll learn in hands-on lab sessions where you’ll become adept at industry-standard software such as HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, HTTP and Actionscript. If you’re a creative type who loves computers and electronics, you and web design could be a match made in heaven! Start creating an exciting future now – with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.® *This program only available through Westwood College – Online Campus. Not all programs available at all campuses.

A master of business administration degree can help you reach your highest potential in business. It?s truly a stepping stone to becoming a leader and decision maker. Westwood offers six MBA majors:

* E-business management Global management Marketing management Financial management Management Information technology management

MBA students are taught and mentored by outstanding faculty instructors who are working professionals themselves. Their experience, insights and real-life case studies give you a superb, hands-on learning experience.

Our rewarding curriculum includes leadership courses; practical coursework such as writing business, marketing and advertising plans; and thought-provoking business ethics classes. And it all culminates with a capstone project to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers. Dreaming of taking your career to the next level? Stop dreaming and take action.

Part-time option: Already have a college degree? Check out Westwood?s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours*. Start building your future now ? with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.?

*Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL

Not all programs available at all campuses

A master of business administration degree can help you reach your highest potential in business. It?s truly a stepping stone to becoming a leader and decision maker. Westwood offers six MBA majors:

* E-business management Global management Marketing management Financial management Management Information technology management

MBA students are taught and mentored by outstanding faculty instructors who are working professionals themselves. Their experience, insights and real-life case studies give you a superb, hands-on learning experience. Our rewarding curriculum includes leadership courses; practical coursework such as writing business, marketing and advertising plans; and thought-provoking business ethics classes. And it all culminates with a capstone project to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers.

Dreaming of taking your career to the next level? Stop dreaming and take action. Part-time option: Already have a college degree? Check out Westwood?s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours*. Start building your future now ? with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.?

*Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL

Not all programs available at all campuses

A master of business administration degree can help you reach your highest potential in business. It?s truly a stepping stone to becoming a leader and decision maker. Westwood offers six MBA majors:

E-business management
Global management
Marketing management
Financial management
Management
Information technology management

MBA students are taught and mentored by outstanding faculty instructors who are working professionals themselves. Their experience, insights and real-life case studies give you a superb, hands-on learning experience.

Our rewarding curriculum includes leadership courses; practical coursework such as writing business, marketing and advertising plans; and thought-provoking business ethics classes. And it all culminates with a capstone project to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers.

Dreaming of taking your career to the next level? Stop dreaming and take action.

Part-time option: Already have a college degree? Check out Westwood?s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours.

Start building your future now ? with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.?

*Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL

Not all programs available at all campuses

A master of business administration degree can help you reach your highest potential in business. It?s truly a stepping stone to becoming a leader and decision maker. Westwood offers six MBA majors: * E-business management Global management Marketing management Financial management Management Information technology management MBA students are taught and mentored by outstanding faculty instructors who are working professionals themselves. Their experience, insights and real-life case studies give you a superb, hands-on learning experience. Our rewarding curriculum includes leadership courses; practical coursework such as writing business, marketing and advertising plans; and thought-provoking business ethics classes. And it all culminates with a capstone project to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers. Dreaming of taking your career to the next level? Stop dreaming and take action. Part-time option: Already have a college degree? Check out Westwood?s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours*. Start building your future now ? with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.? *Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL Not all programs available at all campuses

A master of business administration degree can help you reach your highest potential in business. It?s truly a stepping stone to becoming a leader and decision maker. Westwood offers six MBA majors:

* E-business management Global management Marketing management Financial management Management Information technology management MBA students are taught and mentored by outstanding faculty instructors who are working professionals themselves. Their experience, insights and real-life case studies give you a superb, hands-on learning experience.

Our rewarding curriculum includes leadership courses; practical coursework such as writing business, marketing and advertising plans; and thought-provoking business ethics classes. And it all culminates with a capstone project to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers.

Dreaming of taking your career to the next level? Stop dreaming and take action. Part-time option: Already have a college degree? Check out Westwood?s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours*.

Start building your future now ? with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.?

*Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL

Not all programs available at all campuses

A master of business administration degree can help you reach your highest potential in business. It?s truly a stepping stone to becoming a leader and decision maker. Westwood offers six MBA majors:

E-business management
Global management
Marketing management
Financial management
Management
Information technology management

MBA students are taught and mentored by outstanding faculty instructors who are working professionals themselves. Their experience, insights and real-life case studies give you a superb, hands-on learning experience.

Our rewarding curriculum includes leadership courses; practical coursework such as writing business, marketing and advertising plans; and thought-provoking business ethics classes. And it all culminates with a capstone project to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers.

Dreaming of taking your career to the next level? Stop dreaming and take action.

Part-time option: Already have a college degree? Check out Westwood?s School of Professional Studies for busy people: Online. Flexible hours.

Start building your future now ? with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.?

*Online programs not available in all states, e.g. TX, MA, MN, and IL Not all programs available at all campuses

Westwood College schools are accredited by either the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Westwood is also a candidate for accreditation with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association (http://www.ncahlc.org/).

The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of post-secondary institutions accreditations. To conduct a search of credentials by institution, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

Ashford is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

In today's increasingly complex and diverse business world, accounting professionals need a broad knowledge of accounting combined with technical and functional expertise. Walden's B.S. in Accounting program is designed to give you a strong foundation in accounting–both in theory and practical application–to help prepare you to advance your career and contribute to your organization.

Our program takes a unique approach that provides you with an introduction to how accounting tools are used in the context of the larger business environment. Then you will learn the knowledge and skills to design, manipulate, and implement accounting products. This intuitive approach to learning allows you to view accounting's role as more than a series of unrelated activities and details, and gives you insight into organizational and ethical issues.

The curriculum is aligned with the national standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), teaching critical content for those students who may wish to continue on to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Walden's online BSBA offers a thorough grounding in the business fundamentals required by today's complex, global economy. Available concentrations include:

• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• Management
• Marketing

Walden University's B.S. in Communication blends communication theory with practical communication skills. Study ways to craft effective messages and to use new and emerging technologies to communicate effectively in today's global information society. Whether you are pursuing a career in advertising, marketing, public relations, or promotions, or you are seeking to broaden your career options in other fields, Walden's B.S. in Communication will help you strengthen your communication skills and enhance your effectiveness in corporate, nonprofit, public sector, and community settings.

Concentrations:

• Marketing Communication
• New Media
• Online Work & Communities
• Organizational Communication
• Public Relations
• Self-Designed

Walden's Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) degree program is designed for experienced business professionals who want to translate their industry expertise into leadership positions as consultants or as executives within their organizations. Developed with insights from experienced faculty members and leading business practitioners, the program emphasizes advanced decision-making and leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of both theory and applied research, and the ability to manage positive social change.

Enhance your M.B.A. degree with additional expertise in assessing an organization's exposure to product, professional, and environmental liabilities. This specialization addresses the area of risk management and insurance through a two–course sequence: the Application of Finance course and the field study course. The field study pairs you with a School of Management faculty member to develop and work on a project of your choice in the area of risk management and insurance. This specialization was designed with American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters designees in mind. If you are a CPCU–designee, you can save significant time and money earning your degree; ask your enrollment advisor for details.

Whether you are beginning your accounting career or seeking to advance in your current profession through a deeper understanding of advanced accounting principles, Walden's M.S. in Accounting & Management program can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen your analytical and critical–thinking skills while you explore the latest regulations, trends, and issues shaping the accounting industry. The M.S. in Accounting & Management program allows for a broader overview of accounting and management issues.

With the Accountants as Strategic Managers specialization, you can focus on creating growth and value for your organization through the design and implementation of effective business strategies. Building on five core accounting courses, this specialization can help enhance your decision–making, critical–thinking, and analytical skills to address the challenges and opportunities organizations face in today's business climate.

Tailor your studies to complement your goals with the Self–Designed specialization. Build on the skills and knowledge gained in the core accounting program by choosing five management, leadership, and accounting courses that best match your professional objectives.

Today's accountants face a number of new and emerging challenges, including the need to keep up with international accounting standards in order to effectively manage forensic and auditing issues. The Accounting for the Professional specialization will expose you to accounting theories, current trends and ideas in the accounting industry, and the techniques needed to manage regulatory compliance, business risk, and the future of an organization.

This specialization provides a balanced curriculum that reflects the coursework and credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA Examination in most states.Blending accounting theory with its practical application also provides a solid foundation in problem-solving, managing risk, understanding the impact of regulatory compliance, and using accounting practices and tax strategies in a dynamic business environment that will be critical to your career goals.

Most states require individuals to complete 150 semester hours in certain subject areas in order to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and/or obtain a CPA license. This program was developed to reflect the content requirements of certain states by providing graduate–level courses in topics such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounting. Individuals seeking to become CPAs should review the educational requirements for their state to ensure the content requirements are being met. For more information, refer to the state's Board of Accountancy or related agency. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on CPA requirements, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all exam and licensing requirements. Walden makes no representation or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to sit for the CPA exam or obtain a CPA license. Please speak with an Enrollment Advisor for additional guidance.

You can design a specialization based on your goals and interests. The Self–Designed specialization allows you to investigate industries and technical accounting areas that might not otherwise be readily accessible. Tax analysis, systems thinking, nonprofit accounting, and government accounting are among the many subjects from which to choose.

The need for strong leadership across all sectors has never been greater and the nature of leadership in the 21st century is changing. Organizations are demanding authentic leaders who can generate trust, empower others, and find innovative answers to today's problems and challenges.

Walden University's School of Management is committed to providing the knowledge base required for globally competent and ethical leaders to advance their communities, organizations, and the world. To fulfill this vision, Walden is offering an M.S. in Leadership degree program to help you explore your own leadership styles and use them to motivate others and build highly effective, diverse work teams. Through the M.S. in Leadership program, you can learn to develop a comprehensive approach to leadership that crosses functional areas and increases your capacity to influence people and lead them to a shared goal.

Specializations

• General Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resources Leadership
• Innovation & Technology
• Leader Development
• Project Management
• Sustainable Futures
• Self-Designed

Become a more effective manager by learning to motivate people, solve problems, and meet today's critical challenges and goals. Develop a practical, integrated approach to management that helps prepare you to coordinate and align processes, systems, and people.

Broaden your understanding of the international business climate and the challenges of working with different cultures. Explore political, financial, competitive, regulatory, operational, and social issues faced by global managers.

Discover the strategic role of human resources in helping organizations gain competitive advantage. Gain expertise in areas related to recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, and job design.

Explore the qualities shared by strong leaders and review current perspectives about the importance of leadership in organizations. Evaluate your own leadership style and recognize your potential to inspire others and influence the success of your organization.

Learn to manage a range of projects and avoid the typical pitfalls of missed deadlines and mismanaged resources. Review current theories and research and put your project management skills to work in real–world exercises.

Explore qualitative and quantitative research methods to enhance your effectiveness in any research–based environment or to prepare you for doctoral studies. Develop your critical–thinking and decision–making skills while you learn the fundamentals of scientific research.

Gain an understanding of the concepts of organic growth and value innovation. Use your decision–making and critical–thinking skills to develop and implement effective strategies that can create growth and value.

As the global economy grows, the nonprofit sector is growing right along with it. Launch a career in this fulfilling, fast-growing sector as with Walden's online Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.

Help advance your career in one of the nation's fastest growing industries. The M.S. in Project Management allows you to learn the management and technical skills required to lead a range of projects and help your organization achieve its strategic goals. Explore ways to communicate effectively with stakeholders and to control project risks as you successfully develop and deploy initiatives for your organization. The program is designed to align with the standards of the Project Management Institute (PMI), and course content will help prepare you for PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) credential exam.†

Specialization
General

†Eligibility for the PMP Credential requires individuals to first attain specific educational and project management experience, including 35 contact hours of project management education and a minimum of three years, or 36 months, of project management experience, during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks. The final step for earning the PMP Credential is passing the PMP exam. For more information, visit the Project Management Institute (PMI) Web site at www.pmi.org.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

Learn to plan and implement business strategies that give your organization a competitive advantage. In this advanced online degree program, you'll study today's competitive landscape and learn to predict future trends that could affect your company.

This program--one of the only online doctoral programs in applied management--enables you to design a unique program of study that integrates your current expertise and academic interests. By performing thorough research that you can use immediately, you'll build the skills and credentials you need to take a leadership role in your field.

The Ph.D. in Psychology programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today's health care settings, private practices and global industries.

Psychology Note on Licensure The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements.

For more information about Ph.D. in Psychology specialization licensure and for licensing boards contact information, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (https://www.asppb.org/about/boardContact.aspx). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

In today's increasingly complex and diverse business world, accounting professionals need a broad knowledge of accounting combined with technical and functional expertise. Walden's B.S. in Accounting program is designed to give you a strong foundation in accounting–both in theory and practical application–to help prepare you to advance your career and contribute to your organization.

Our program takes a unique approach that provides you with an introduction to how accounting tools are used in the context of the larger business environment. Then you will learn the knowledge and skills to design, manipulate, and implement accounting products. This intuitive approach to learning allows you to view accounting's role as more than a series of unrelated activities and details, and gives you insight into organizational and ethical issues.

The curriculum is aligned with the national standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), teaching critical content for those students who may wish to continue on to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Walden's online BSBA offers a thorough grounding in the business fundamentals required by today's complex, global economy. Available concentrations include:

• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• Management
• Marketing

Walden University's B.S. in Communication blends communication theory with practical communication skills. Study ways to craft effective messages and to use new and emerging technologies to communicate effectively in today's global information society. Whether you are pursuing a career in advertising, marketing, public relations, or promotions, or you are seeking to broaden your career options in other fields, Walden's B.S. in Communication will help you strengthen your communication skills and enhance your effectiveness in corporate, nonprofit, public sector, and community settings.

Concentrations:

• Marketing Communication
• New Media
• Online Work & Communities
• Organizational Communication
• Public Relations
• Self-Designed

Walden's Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) degree program is designed for experienced business professionals who want to translate their industry expertise into leadership positions as consultants or as executives within their organizations. Developed with insights from experienced faculty members and leading business practitioners, the program emphasizes advanced decision-making and leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of both theory and applied research, and the ability to manage positive social change.

Enhance your M.B.A. degree with additional expertise in assessing an organization's exposure to product, professional, and environmental liabilities. This specialization addresses the area of risk management and insurance through a two–course sequence: the Application of Finance course and the field study course. The field study pairs you with a School of Management faculty member to develop and work on a project of your choice in the area of risk management and insurance. This specialization was designed with American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters designees in mind. If you are a CPCU–designee, you can save significant time and money earning your degree; ask your enrollment advisor for details.

Whether you are beginning your accounting career or seeking to advance in your current profession through a deeper understanding of advanced accounting principles, Walden's M.S. in Accounting & Management program can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen your analytical and critical–thinking skills while you explore the latest regulations, trends, and issues shaping the accounting industry. The M.S. in Accounting & Management program allows for a broader overview of accounting and management issues.

With the Accountants as Strategic Managers specialization, you can focus on creating growth and value for your organization through the design and implementation of effective business strategies. Building on five core accounting courses, this specialization can help enhance your decision–making, critical–thinking, and analytical skills to address the challenges and opportunities organizations face in today's business climate.

Tailor your studies to complement your goals with the Self–Designed specialization. Build on the skills and knowledge gained in the core accounting program by choosing five management, leadership, and accounting courses that best match your professional objectives.

Today's accountants face a number of new and emerging challenges, including the need to keep up with international accounting standards in order to effectively manage forensic and auditing issues. The Accounting for the Professional specialization will expose you to accounting theories, current trends and ideas in the accounting industry, and the techniques needed to manage regulatory compliance, business risk, and the future of an organization.

This specialization provides a balanced curriculum that reflects the coursework and credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA Examination in most states.Blending accounting theory with its practical application also provides a solid foundation in problem-solving, managing risk, understanding the impact of regulatory compliance, and using accounting practices and tax strategies in a dynamic business environment that will be critical to your career goals.

Most states require individuals to complete 150 semester hours in certain subject areas in order to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and/or obtain a CPA license. This program was developed to reflect the content requirements of certain states by providing graduate–level courses in topics such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounting. Individuals seeking to become CPAs should review the educational requirements for their state to ensure the content requirements are being met. For more information, refer to the state's Board of Accountancy or related agency. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on CPA requirements, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all exam and licensing requirements. Walden makes no representation or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to sit for the CPA exam or obtain a CPA license. Please speak with an Enrollment Advisor for additional guidance.

You can design a specialization based on your goals and interests. The Self–Designed specialization allows you to investigate industries and technical accounting areas that might not otherwise be readily accessible. Tax analysis, systems thinking, nonprofit accounting, and government accounting are among the many subjects from which to choose.

The need for strong leadership across all sectors has never been greater and the nature of leadership in the 21st century is changing. Organizations are demanding authentic leaders who can generate trust, empower others, and find innovative answers to today's problems and challenges.

Walden University's School of Management is committed to providing the knowledge base required for globally competent and ethical leaders to advance their communities, organizations, and the world. To fulfill this vision, Walden is offering an M.S. in Leadership degree program to help you explore your own leadership styles and use them to motivate others and build highly effective, diverse work teams. Through the M.S. in Leadership program, you can learn to develop a comprehensive approach to leadership that crosses functional areas and increases your capacity to influence people and lead them to a shared goal.

Specializations

• General Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resources Leadership
• Innovation & Technology
• Leader Development
• Project Management
• Sustainable Futures
• Self-Designed

Become a more effective manager by learning to motivate people, solve problems, and meet today's critical challenges and goals. Develop a practical, integrated approach to management that helps prepare you to coordinate and align processes, systems, and people.

Broaden your understanding of the international business climate and the challenges of working with different cultures. Explore political, financial, competitive, regulatory, operational, and social issues faced by global managers.

Discover the strategic role of human resources in helping organizations gain competitive advantage. Gain expertise in areas related to recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, and job design.

Explore the qualities shared by strong leaders and review current perspectives about the importance of leadership in organizations. Evaluate your own leadership style and recognize your potential to inspire others and influence the success of your organization.

Learn to manage a range of projects and avoid the typical pitfalls of missed deadlines and mismanaged resources. Review current theories and research and put your project management skills to work in real–world exercises.

Explore qualitative and quantitative research methods to enhance your effectiveness in any research–based environment or to prepare you for doctoral studies. Develop your critical–thinking and decision–making skills while you learn the fundamentals of scientific research.

Gain an understanding of the concepts of organic growth and value innovation. Use your decision–making and critical–thinking skills to develop and implement effective strategies that can create growth and value.

As the global economy grows, the nonprofit sector is growing right along with it. Launch a career in this fulfilling, fast-growing sector as with Walden's online Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.

Help advance your career in one of the nation's fastest growing industries. The M.S. in Project Management allows you to learn the management and technical skills required to lead a range of projects and help your organization achieve its strategic goals. Explore ways to communicate effectively with stakeholders and to control project risks as you successfully develop and deploy initiatives for your organization. The program is designed to align with the standards of the Project Management Institute (PMI), and course content will help prepare you for PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) credential exam.†

Specialization
General

†Eligibility for the PMP Credential requires individuals to first attain specific educational and project management experience, including 35 contact hours of project management education and a minimum of three years, or 36 months, of project management experience, during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks. The final step for earning the PMP Credential is passing the PMP exam. For more information, visit the Project Management Institute (PMI) Web site at www.pmi.org.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

Learn to plan and implement business strategies that give your organization a competitive advantage. In this advanced online degree program, you'll study today's competitive landscape and learn to predict future trends that could affect your company.

This program--one of the only online doctoral programs in applied management--enables you to design a unique program of study that integrates your current expertise and academic interests. By performing thorough research that you can use immediately, you'll build the skills and credentials you need to take a leadership role in your field.

The Ph.D. in Psychology programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today's health care settings, private practices and global industries.

Psychology Note on Licensure The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements.

For more information about Ph.D. in Psychology specialization licensure and for licensing boards contact information, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (https://www.asppb.org/about/boardContact.aspx). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

In today's increasingly complex and diverse business world, accounting professionals need a broad knowledge of accounting combined with technical and functional expertise. Walden's B.S. in Accounting program is designed to give you a strong foundation in accounting–both in theory and practical application–to help prepare you to advance your career and contribute to your organization.

Our program takes a unique approach that provides you with an introduction to how accounting tools are used in the context of the larger business environment. Then you will learn the knowledge and skills to design, manipulate, and implement accounting products. This intuitive approach to learning allows you to view accounting's role as more than a series of unrelated activities and details, and gives you insight into organizational and ethical issues.

The curriculum is aligned with the national standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), teaching critical content for those students who may wish to continue on to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Walden's online BSBA offers a thorough grounding in the business fundamentals required by today's complex, global economy. Available concentrations include:

• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• Management
• Marketing

Walden University's B.S. in Communication blends communication theory with practical communication skills. Study ways to craft effective messages and to use new and emerging technologies to communicate effectively in today's global information society. Whether you are pursuing a career in advertising, marketing, public relations, or promotions, or you are seeking to broaden your career options in other fields, Walden's B.S. in Communication will help you strengthen your communication skills and enhance your effectiveness in corporate, nonprofit, public sector, and community settings.

Concentrations:

• Marketing Communication
• New Media
• Online Work & Communities
• Organizational Communication
• Public Relations
• Self-Designed

Walden's Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) degree program is designed for experienced business professionals who want to translate their industry expertise into leadership positions as consultants or as executives within their organizations. Developed with insights from experienced faculty members and leading business practitioners, the program emphasizes advanced decision-making and leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of both theory and applied research, and the ability to manage positive social change.

Enhance your M.B.A. degree with additional expertise in assessing an organization's exposure to product, professional, and environmental liabilities. This specialization addresses the area of risk management and insurance through a two–course sequence: the Application of Finance course and the field study course. The field study pairs you with a School of Management faculty member to develop and work on a project of your choice in the area of risk management and insurance. This specialization was designed with American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters designees in mind. If you are a CPCU–designee, you can save significant time and money earning your degree; ask your enrollment advisor for details.

Whether you are beginning your accounting career or seeking to advance in your current profession through a deeper understanding of advanced accounting principles, Walden's M.S. in Accounting & Management program can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen your analytical and critical–thinking skills while you explore the latest regulations, trends, and issues shaping the accounting industry. The M.S. in Accounting & Management program allows for a broader overview of accounting and management issues.

With the Accountants as Strategic Managers specialization, you can focus on creating growth and value for your organization through the design and implementation of effective business strategies. Building on five core accounting courses, this specialization can help enhance your decision–making, critical–thinking, and analytical skills to address the challenges and opportunities organizations face in today's business climate.

Tailor your studies to complement your goals with the Self–Designed specialization. Build on the skills and knowledge gained in the core accounting program by choosing five management, leadership, and accounting courses that best match your professional objectives.

Today's accountants face a number of new and emerging challenges, including the need to keep up with international accounting standards in order to effectively manage forensic and auditing issues. The Accounting for the Professional specialization will expose you to accounting theories, current trends and ideas in the accounting industry, and the techniques needed to manage regulatory compliance, business risk, and the future of an organization.

This specialization provides a balanced curriculum that reflects the coursework and credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA Examination in most states.Blending accounting theory with its practical application also provides a solid foundation in problem-solving, managing risk, understanding the impact of regulatory compliance, and using accounting practices and tax strategies in a dynamic business environment that will be critical to your career goals.

Most states require individuals to complete 150 semester hours in certain subject areas in order to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and/or obtain a CPA license. This program was developed to reflect the content requirements of certain states by providing graduate–level courses in topics such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounting. Individuals seeking to become CPAs should review the educational requirements for their state to ensure the content requirements are being met. For more information, refer to the state's Board of Accountancy or related agency. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on CPA requirements, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all exam and licensing requirements. Walden makes no representation or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to sit for the CPA exam or obtain a CPA license. Please speak with an Enrollment Advisor for additional guidance.

You can design a specialization based on your goals and interests. The Self–Designed specialization allows you to investigate industries and technical accounting areas that might not otherwise be readily accessible. Tax analysis, systems thinking, nonprofit accounting, and government accounting are among the many subjects from which to choose.

The need for strong leadership across all sectors has never been greater and the nature of leadership in the 21st century is changing. Organizations are demanding authentic leaders who can generate trust, empower others, and find innovative answers to today's problems and challenges.

Walden University's School of Management is committed to providing the knowledge base required for globally competent and ethical leaders to advance their communities, organizations, and the world. To fulfill this vision, Walden is offering an M.S. in Leadership degree program to help you explore your own leadership styles and use them to motivate others and build highly effective, diverse work teams. Through the M.S. in Leadership program, you can learn to develop a comprehensive approach to leadership that crosses functional areas and increases your capacity to influence people and lead them to a shared goal.

Specializations

• General Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resources Leadership
• Innovation & Technology
• Leader Development
• Project Management
• Sustainable Futures
• Self-Designed

Become a more effective manager by learning to motivate people, solve problems, and meet today's critical challenges and goals. Develop a practical, integrated approach to management that helps prepare you to coordinate and align processes, systems, and people.

Broaden your understanding of the international business climate and the challenges of working with different cultures. Explore political, financial, competitive, regulatory, operational, and social issues faced by global managers.

Discover the strategic role of human resources in helping organizations gain competitive advantage. Gain expertise in areas related to recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, and job design.

Explore the qualities shared by strong leaders and review current perspectives about the importance of leadership in organizations. Evaluate your own leadership style and recognize your potential to inspire others and influence the success of your organization.

Learn to manage a range of projects and avoid the typical pitfalls of missed deadlines and mismanaged resources. Review current theories and research and put your project management skills to work in real–world exercises.

Explore qualitative and quantitative research methods to enhance your effectiveness in any research–based environment or to prepare you for doctoral studies. Develop your critical–thinking and decision–making skills while you learn the fundamentals of scientific research.

Gain an understanding of the concepts of organic growth and value innovation. Use your decision–making and critical–thinking skills to develop and implement effective strategies that can create growth and value.

As the global economy grows, the nonprofit sector is growing right along with it. Launch a career in this fulfilling, fast-growing sector as with Walden's online Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.

Help advance your career in one of the nation's fastest growing industries. The M.S. in Project Management allows you to learn the management and technical skills required to lead a range of projects and help your organization achieve its strategic goals. Explore ways to communicate effectively with stakeholders and to control project risks as you successfully develop and deploy initiatives for your organization. The program is designed to align with the standards of the Project Management Institute (PMI), and course content will help prepare you for PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) credential exam.†

Specialization
General

†Eligibility for the PMP Credential requires individuals to first attain specific educational and project management experience, including 35 contact hours of project management education and a minimum of three years, or 36 months, of project management experience, during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks. The final step for earning the PMP Credential is passing the PMP exam. For more information, visit the Project Management Institute (PMI) Web site at www.pmi.org.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

Learn to plan and implement business strategies that give your organization a competitive advantage. In this advanced online degree program, you'll study today's competitive landscape and learn to predict future trends that could affect your company.

This program--one of the only online doctoral programs in applied management--enables you to design a unique program of study that integrates your current expertise and academic interests. By performing thorough research that you can use immediately, you'll build the skills and credentials you need to take a leadership role in your field.

The Ph.D. in Psychology programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today's health care settings, private practices and global industries.

Psychology Note on Licensure The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements.

For more information about Ph.D. in Psychology specialization licensure and for licensing boards contact information, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (https://www.asppb.org/about/boardContact.aspx). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

In today's increasingly complex and diverse business world, accounting professionals need a broad knowledge of accounting combined with technical and functional expertise. Walden's B.S. in Accounting program is designed to give you a strong foundation in accounting–both in theory and practical application–to help prepare you to advance your career and contribute to your organization.

Our program takes a unique approach that provides you with an introduction to how accounting tools are used in the context of the larger business environment. Then you will learn the knowledge and skills to design, manipulate, and implement accounting products. This intuitive approach to learning allows you to view accounting's role as more than a series of unrelated activities and details, and gives you insight into organizational and ethical issues.

The curriculum is aligned with the national standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), teaching critical content for those students who may wish to continue on to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Walden's online BSBA offers a thorough grounding in the business fundamentals required by today's complex, global economy. Available concentrations include:

• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• Management
• Marketing

Walden University's B.S. in Communication blends communication theory with practical communication skills. Study ways to craft effective messages and to use new and emerging technologies to communicate effectively in today's global information society. Whether you are pursuing a career in advertising, marketing, public relations, or promotions, or you are seeking to broaden your career options in other fields, Walden's B.S. in Communication will help you strengthen your communication skills and enhance your effectiveness in corporate, nonprofit, public sector, and community settings.

Concentrations:

• Marketing Communication
• New Media
• Online Work & Communities
• Organizational Communication
• Public Relations
• Self-Designed

Walden's Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) degree program is designed for experienced business professionals who want to translate their industry expertise into leadership positions as consultants or as executives within their organizations. Developed with insights from experienced faculty members and leading business practitioners, the program emphasizes advanced decision-making and leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of both theory and applied research, and the ability to manage positive social change.

Enhance your M.B.A. degree with additional expertise in assessing an organization's exposure to product, professional, and environmental liabilities. This specialization addresses the area of risk management and insurance through a two–course sequence: the Application of Finance course and the field study course. The field study pairs you with a School of Management faculty member to develop and work on a project of your choice in the area of risk management and insurance. This specialization was designed with American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters designees in mind. If you are a CPCU–designee, you can save significant time and money earning your degree; ask your enrollment advisor for details.

Whether you are beginning your accounting career or seeking to advance in your current profession through a deeper understanding of advanced accounting principles, Walden's M.S. in Accounting & Management program can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen your analytical and critical–thinking skills while you explore the latest regulations, trends, and issues shaping the accounting industry. The M.S. in Accounting & Management program allows for a broader overview of accounting and management issues.

With the Accountants as Strategic Managers specialization, you can focus on creating growth and value for your organization through the design and implementation of effective business strategies. Building on five core accounting courses, this specialization can help enhance your decision–making, critical–thinking, and analytical skills to address the challenges and opportunities organizations face in today's business climate.

Tailor your studies to complement your goals with the Self–Designed specialization. Build on the skills and knowledge gained in the core accounting program by choosing five management, leadership, and accounting courses that best match your professional objectives.

Today's accountants face a number of new and emerging challenges, including the need to keep up with international accounting standards in order to effectively manage forensic and auditing issues. The Accounting for the Professional specialization will expose you to accounting theories, current trends and ideas in the accounting industry, and the techniques needed to manage regulatory compliance, business risk, and the future of an organization.

This specialization provides a balanced curriculum that reflects the coursework and credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA Examination in most states.Blending accounting theory with its practical application also provides a solid foundation in problem-solving, managing risk, understanding the impact of regulatory compliance, and using accounting practices and tax strategies in a dynamic business environment that will be critical to your career goals.

Most states require individuals to complete 150 semester hours in certain subject areas in order to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and/or obtain a CPA license. This program was developed to reflect the content requirements of certain states by providing graduate–level courses in topics such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounting. Individuals seeking to become CPAs should review the educational requirements for their state to ensure the content requirements are being met. For more information, refer to the state's Board of Accountancy or related agency. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on CPA requirements, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all exam and licensing requirements. Walden makes no representation or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to sit for the CPA exam or obtain a CPA license. Please speak with an Enrollment Advisor for additional guidance.

You can design a specialization based on your goals and interests. The Self–Designed specialization allows you to investigate industries and technical accounting areas that might not otherwise be readily accessible. Tax analysis, systems thinking, nonprofit accounting, and government accounting are among the many subjects from which to choose.

The need for strong leadership across all sectors has never been greater and the nature of leadership in the 21st century is changing. Organizations are demanding authentic leaders who can generate trust, empower others, and find innovative answers to today's problems and challenges.

Walden University's School of Management is committed to providing the knowledge base required for globally competent and ethical leaders to advance their communities, organizations, and the world. To fulfill this vision, Walden is offering an M.S. in Leadership degree program to help you explore your own leadership styles and use them to motivate others and build highly effective, diverse work teams. Through the M.S. in Leadership program, you can learn to develop a comprehensive approach to leadership that crosses functional areas and increases your capacity to influence people and lead them to a shared goal.

Specializations

• General Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resources Leadership
• Innovation & Technology
• Leader Development
• Project Management
• Sustainable Futures
• Self-Designed

Become a more effective manager by learning to motivate people, solve problems, and meet today's critical challenges and goals. Develop a practical, integrated approach to management that helps prepare you to coordinate and align processes, systems, and people.

Broaden your understanding of the international business climate and the challenges of working with different cultures. Explore political, financial, competitive, regulatory, operational, and social issues faced by global managers.

Discover the strategic role of human resources in helping organizations gain competitive advantage. Gain expertise in areas related to recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, and job design.

Explore the qualities shared by strong leaders and review current perspectives about the importance of leadership in organizations. Evaluate your own leadership style and recognize your potential to inspire others and influence the success of your organization.

Learn to manage a range of projects and avoid the typical pitfalls of missed deadlines and mismanaged resources. Review current theories and research and put your project management skills to work in real–world exercises.

Explore qualitative and quantitative research methods to enhance your effectiveness in any research–based environment or to prepare you for doctoral studies. Develop your critical–thinking and decision–making skills while you learn the fundamentals of scientific research.

Gain an understanding of the concepts of organic growth and value innovation. Use your decision–making and critical–thinking skills to develop and implement effective strategies that can create growth and value.

As the global economy grows, the nonprofit sector is growing right along with it. Launch a career in this fulfilling, fast-growing sector as with Walden's online Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.

Help advance your career in one of the nation's fastest growing industries. The M.S. in Project Management allows you to learn the management and technical skills required to lead a range of projects and help your organization achieve its strategic goals. Explore ways to communicate effectively with stakeholders and to control project risks as you successfully develop and deploy initiatives for your organization. The program is designed to align with the standards of the Project Management Institute (PMI), and course content will help prepare you for PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) credential exam.†

Specialization
General

†Eligibility for the PMP Credential requires individuals to first attain specific educational and project management experience, including 35 contact hours of project management education and a minimum of three years, or 36 months, of project management experience, during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks. The final step for earning the PMP Credential is passing the PMP exam. For more information, visit the Project Management Institute (PMI) Web site at www.pmi.org.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.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 education you receive meets established standards of quality and will be recognized by employers and universities around the world.

Walden University?s M.S. program in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Accreditation/

In today's increasingly complex and diverse business world, accounting professionals need a broad knowledge of accounting combined with technical and functional expertise. Walden's B.S. in Accounting program is designed to give you a strong foundation in accounting–both in theory and practical application–to help prepare you to advance your career and contribute to your organization.

Our program takes a unique approach that provides you with an introduction to how accounting tools are used in the context of the larger business environment. Then you will learn the knowledge and skills to design, manipulate, and implement accounting products. This intuitive approach to learning allows you to view accounting's role as more than a series of unrelated activities and details, and gives you insight into organizational and ethical issues.

The curriculum is aligned with the national standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), teaching critical content for those students who may wish to continue on to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Walden's online BSBA offers a thorough grounding in the business fundamentals required by today's complex, global economy. Available concentrations include:

• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• Management
• Marketing

Learn the roles and duties of the preschool professional and study the development of language, social skills, and scientific and mathematical concepts in preschool children. In your small, interactive courses, you'll develop critical thinking and communication skills as you apply your newfound knowledge to hands-on projects.

Walden University's B.S. in Communication blends communication theory with practical communication skills. Study ways to craft effective messages and to use new and emerging technologies to communicate effectively in today's global information society. Whether you are pursuing a career in advertising, marketing, public relations, or promotions, or you are seeking to broaden your career options in other fields, Walden's B.S. in Communication will help you strengthen your communication skills and enhance your effectiveness in corporate, nonprofit, public sector, and community settings.

Concentrations:

• Marketing Communication
• New Media
• Online Work & Communities
• Organizational Communication
• Public Relations
• Self-Designed

Launch your career in information technology--the fastest-growing U.S. industry, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In this online IT degree program, you'll learn to analyze and assess information processing needs, and develop solutions from an evolving set of technologies.

The 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:

• Computer Information Systems and Security
• Crime and Criminals
• Criminal Justice Management and Administration
• Homeland Security
• Human Services for Criminal Justice

Positively affect the education field with a bachelor?s degree that is designed to build a broad range of skills and knowledge. Walden?s B.S. in Educational Studies is a good fit if you would like to advance or start a career in the field of education but are not currently interested in becoming a licensed teacher. Study some of today?s most important areas, such as educational technology, diversity, law and ethics, learning theory, and creativity in the learning process. Your newfound skills can be applied to several career areas, including community programs, educational policy, education-business partnerships, nonprofit agencies, tutoring and support services for children and adults, and workforce development and training.

Walden offers both state-approved educator licensure programs as well as programs and courses that do not lead to licensure or endorsements. Prospective students must review their state licensure requirements prior to enrolling.For more information, please refer to http://www.waldenu.edu/educlicensure

Put your understanding of young children to work by learning how their early development can be shaped in order to create healthy, respectful, and challenging environments that support and promote health and wellness. This concentration can help you discover how a child?s cultural, familial, and communal surroundings shape his or her development.

Explore how social, cognitive, and emotional challenges influence a child?s behavioral growth and learn to use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies. You will also have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills you need to work collaboratively with families and specialists in a variety of roles that promote and support child development, health, and wellness, including hospital child-life professional, child advocate, family crisis professional, or parent support specialist.

In this concentration, you can explore the importance of disaster and emergency management to homeland security. You will analyze disaster and emergency situations, including how to assess the needs of victims. Learn how to plan and implement effective strategies for emergency management and cross-agency coordination.

As a healthcare professional, you must be able to work effectively within a culturally diverse and complex society. In this concentration, you can acquire the communication skills to successfully interact among various cultural and ethnic groups. You can learn how to recognize differences in communication styles across cultures and explore sociocultural factors that can influence health issues, such as ethnicity, culture, religion, education, and gender.

Health communication can play a vital role in shaping public opinion and influencing health behavior. In this concentration, you can learn how to use media planning tools to support health communication and public relations initiatives and strategies. Explore best practices for selecting the appropriate communication approaches for specific health communication scenarios.

Health informatics, cited by U.S. News & World Report as a top career field*, intersects with nearly every area of healthcare. Discover how to apply information technology to support clinical and managerial decision-making, promote patient safety, and enhance the quality of care. Broaden your knowledge of technology safeguards and related ethical and legal issues. Acquire the skills that can help you attain positions in clinical informatics, data quality, information security, and patient information in a range of health care and medical settings.

*America's Best Careers 2009. (August 28, 2009). U.S. News and World Report. Retrieved online here

Study a broad range of health–related subjects as you develop your own focus area of study. Choose six courses from any of the concentrations in the B.S. in Health Studies program.

The challenges of health and well–being in today?s world require an understanding of the social, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive factors associated with disease, illness and injury. These factors can not only vary in important ways by geography, but by differences in culture, race/ethnicity, and experience. This concentration is designed to give students the academic preparation to help lead the healthy changes in the psychology and behavior of individuals and the community.

The need for healthcare managers who can manage, organize, and evaluate healthcare programs, organizations, and services will continue to expand based on an aging population and the demand for healthcare services in a variety of settings. Walden?s B.S. in Healthcare Management can help you develop the experience and leadership skills to not only manage change within the healthcare system but also create it.

Concentration

• General

The B.S. in Information Technology program will help you gain the combined technical, managerial, and organizational skills information technology employers seek. Study the information systems essential to virtually all organizations, participate in handson lab activities that encourage collaboration and problem–solving, and take the opportunity to learn to use resources to satisfy current and anticipated IT needs.

Concentrations

• Application Development, Testing, and Quality Assurance
• Database Administration and Data Center Operations
• Networking and Operations
• Security and Forensics
• Self–Designed

Walden's online B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program prepares you to design effective learning experiences and training programs. Whether you are working in higher education, corporate training, or military and government training settings, you can benefit from this online degree program–one of the few of its kind in the nation Combining academic theory with practical, hands–on experience, this degree program can help prepare you to excel in a career in the fast–growing field of instructional design and technology such as Instructional Coordinator/Designer, Training and Development Specialist, Curriculum Designer, Course Editor, Desktop Publishing, Web Design, or Multimedia Specialist.

Concentrations:

• General
• Business and Organizational Change
• Human Factors and Interface Design

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This online degree completion program provides current registered nurses who have a hospital diploma or associate degree in nursing with the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Changing job placements in health care organizations and evolving demands by diverse populations for superior health care delivery, and pending legislation in several states (NY,IA), are propelling the nursing industry to establish a bachelor's degree as minimum preperation to practice.

Walden's BSN curriculum has been designed by nursing experts and provides an in–depth understanding of evidence–based practices that can be applied on the job immediately. The program can be completed in as little as 18 months.* With a Walden BSN degree, you can gain the skills and credentials you need to stay current in an evolving health care industry.

*Time to completion depends on individual progress and credits transferred.

Take the opportunity to gain crucial 21st–century skills and transform your passion for politics, public service, and societal change into a rewarding career. This program will help empower you to navigate successfully among government, private, and nonprofit sectors. You can gain a deep understanding of political theory, as well as the tools and skills necessary to identify issues and effect positive change in your organization and your community. Your degree can also build a foundation for graduate study, including law.

Concentrations

• General
• Global Issues and Social Justice
• Law and Legal Studies
• Managing in the Public Environment
• Public Service Through Civic Engagement
• Social Entrepreneurship

Take the opportunity to gain crucial 21st–century skills and transform your passion for politics, public service, and societal change into a rewarding career. This program will help empower you to navigate successfully among government, private, and nonprofit sectors. You can gain a deep understanding of political theory, as well as the tools and skills necessary to identify issues and effect positive change in your organization and your community. Your degree can also build a foundation for graduate study, including law.

Take the opportunity to gain crucial 21st–century skills and transform your passion for politics, public service, and societal change into a rewarding career. This program will help empower you to navigate successfully among government, private, and nonprofit sectors. You can gain a deep understanding of political theory, as well as the tools and skills necessary to identify issues and effect positive change in your organization and your community. Your degree can also build a foundation for graduate study, including law.

Take the opportunity to gain crucial 21st–century skills and transform your passion for politics, public service, and societal change into a rewarding career. This program will help empower you to navigate successfully among government, private, and nonprofit sectors. You can gain a deep understanding of political theory, as well as the tools and skills necessary to identify issues and effect positive change in your organization and your community. Your degree can also build a foundation for graduate study, including law.

Take the opportunity to gain crucial 21st–century skills and transform your passion for politics, public service, and societal change into a rewarding career. This program will help empower you to navigate successfully among government, private, and nonprofit sectors. You can gain a deep understanding of political theory, as well as the tools and skills necessary to identify issues and effect positive change in your organization and your community. Your degree can also build a foundation for graduate study, including law.

Take the opportunity to gain crucial 21st–century skills and transform your passion for politics, public service, and societal change into a rewarding career. This program will help empower you to navigate successfully among government, private, and nonprofit sectors. You can gain a deep understanding of political theory, as well as the tools and skills necessary to identify issues and effect positive change in your organization and your community. Your degree can also build a foundation for graduate study, including law.

The B.S. in Psychology program provides you with a broad understanding of psychology and its relevance in today's increasingly diverse and global society. You will apply psychological theories to current issues in psychology as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas: social awareness, responsibility, and civic engagement; cross–cultural competence; and evidence-based decision-making in an information–rich world. Take up to 70 percent of your courses in psychology or choose elective courses from other majors.

The B.S. in Psychology program provides you with a broad understanding of psychology and its relevance in today's increasingly diverse and global society. You will apply psychological theories to current issues in psychology as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas: social awareness, responsibility, and civic engagement; cross–cultural competence; and evidence-based decision-making in an information–rich world. Take up to 70 percent of your courses in psychology or choose elective courses from other majors.

The B.S. in Psychology program provides you with a broad understanding of psychology and its relevance in today's increasingly diverse and global society. You will apply psychological theories to current issues in psychology as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas: social awareness, responsibility, and civic engagement; cross–cultural competence; and evidence-based decision-making in an information–rich world. Take up to 70 percent of your courses in psychology or choose elective courses from other majors.

If you have a general interest in psychology, consider this broad-based, nonclinical specialization. You'll study fundamental psychological principles and practices that are useful in a variety of careers, from social work to marketing.

The B.S. in Psychology program provides you with a broad understanding of psychology and its relevance in today's increasingly diverse and global society. You will apply psychological theories to current issues in psychology as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas: social awareness, responsibility, and civic engagement; cross–cultural competence; and evidence-based decision-making in an information–rich world. Take up to 70 percent of your courses in psychology or choose elective courses from other majors.

The B.S. in Psychology program provides you with a broad understanding of psychology and its relevance in today's increasingly diverse and global society. You will apply psychological theories to current issues in psychology as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas: social awareness, responsibility, and civic engagement; cross–cultural competence; and evidence-based decision-making in an information–rich world. Take up to 70 percent of your courses in psychology or choose elective courses from other majors.

The B.S. in Psychology program provides you with a broad understanding of psychology and its relevance in today's increasingly diverse and global society. You will apply psychological theories to current issues in psychology as you gain perspective in three vitally important areas: social awareness, responsibility, and civic engagement; cross–cultural competence; and evidence-based decision-making in an information–rich world. Take up to 70 percent of your courses in psychology or choose elective courses from other majors.

Walden's Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) degree program is designed for experienced business professionals who want to translate their industry expertise into leadership positions as consultants or as executives within their organizations. Developed with insights from experienced faculty members and leading business practitioners, the program emphasizes advanced decision-making and leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of both theory and applied research, and the ability to manage positive social change.

The Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning specialization is designed for administrators who want to increase their ability to influence and transform their educational organization. Walden also offers a collaboration program with the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) in Texas known as the HCDE Online Principal Certification Academy.

This program incorporates a series of academic requirements, or milestones, designed to ensure that students have acquired the necessary competencies and expertise to be a more effective educator. At each milestone, progress within the program will be evaluated using assessments that align with national professional standards. Walden's faculty will help students master core concepts and principles, while student support services can provide additional academic, advising, and technical assistance. Successful advancement beyond each milestone certifies that students have the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions to make a positive impact in their classroom, school, and community.

The curriculum has been developed to focus on building a collaborative organization—a new and innovative model in administrator leadership. Graduates from this Ed.D. program will be able to integrate theory and practice to impact both their career and the lives of their students.

Walden's Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with a specialization in Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction can help educators who want to create change at the district, regional, state, or federal level. Explore the latest research and best practices in curriculum design, teacher professional development, and program assessment. You can learn how to effect change in K–12 schools and develop the critical–thinking and research skills that can help you meet the diverse needs of students in both schools and school systems.

Actively engaging adult learners requires a unique set of skills and a broad understanding of adult development. The Higher Education and Adult Learning specialization was created specifically to improve the competencies of adult educators. Whether you teach at a community college or provide training for adults in a school district or corporate setting, this specialization has the versatility to meet your professional goals.

This curriculum is uniquely designed to teach research skills within content–specific courses, allowing you to immediately apply knowledge to practice. The combination of core content, research skills, and your final doctoral study project leads to your development as an innovative and critical thinker who is prepared to examine, experiment, and reflect on practices that empower adults to be lifelong learners.

The Higher Education Leadership specialization is designed for administrators and managers at both two– and four–year colleges and universities and for professionals looking to enter or advance their careers in the higher education administration field. Develop the leadership skills and management principles that can prepare you to lead change across your institution. The leadership–focused curriculum, which is centered on student learning, was developed with input from recognized experts in higher education who have high–level experience in such areas as learning college framework, outcomes assessment, and research models for highly engaging and effective institutions.

With this online doctorate in education, you will learn the advanced skills you need to shape the future of education in your school, district and community. Designed for experienced teachers and administrators, this program offers leadership tracks for both professions.

Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
Go beyond a master's degree to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession. Walden's Ed.S. programs are designed to help you acquire the specialized expertise in understanding and analyzing research that can help you reach your professional goals.

Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning Designed for administrators who want to quickly increase their effectiveness in transforming their educational environment. With increased expertise in understanding and analyzing research, graduates of this curriculum–which is focused on an innovative, collaborative model of administration–will have the skills to integrate theory and practice to advance their careers and have a positive impact on their educational communities. Completing this post–master's program allows you to obtain a Walden Ed.D. degree in less time.

Go beyond a master's degree to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession. Walden's Ed.S. programs are designed to help you acquire the specialized expertise in understanding and analyzing research that can help you reach your professional goals.

Walden University's Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program is designed to help you develop the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and experiences to become a licensed principal. Our curriculum is focused on preparing you to:

• Understand and manage complex educational issues
• Assess, improve, and provide quality instructional programs.
• Recruit, hire, and retain school personnel committed to improving student learning.
• Create a shared strategic vision.
• Encourage and inspire students, staff, families, and the community to work together to provide a safe and secure learning

environment.

This unique scholar–practitioner program, grounded in current research, provides students with opportunities to respond to authentic case studies, participate in school leadership experiences, work side–by–side with principal mentors, and develop the ability to impact social change.

The Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program and its curriculum is approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators as a principal preparation program that leads to P–12 Principal Licensure in Minnesota. Its curriculum is also aligned with the standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC), the Educational Leadership Constituents Council (ELCC), and the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA).

Are you looking to go beyond a master's degree in order to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession? Walden's Ed.S. in Educational Technology program is designed to help you do just that. Whether you are a technology director, instructor, curriculum developer, or consultant, staying current with today's increased use of technology is a critical component of teaching and learning. The Ed.S. in Educational Technology enables you to support a diverse community of learners by effectively integrating technology. Designed with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, this program can help you develop your abilities in instructional design, facilitate learning in a technology environment, and identify emerging technologies for implementation in a wide array of learning environments.

Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
Go beyond a master's degree to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession. Walden's Ed.S. programs are designed to help you acquire the specialized expertise in understanding and analyzing research that can help you reach your professional goals.

Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership
Designed for educators who want to quickly increase their ability to make contributions to their school or organization, thereby improving the lives of their students. By focusing on best practices that can be applied immediately in the classroom, the program's curriculum empowers educators at all levels of experience to use research to effect change and improve student learning, while developing the skills needed for professional advancement. Completing this post–master's program allows you to obtain a Walden Ed.D. degree in less time.

Stand out in today's competitive, global job market with Walden University's online MBA program. You'll build the essential knowledge and advanced credentials you need to launch your business career.

Gain hands–on experience in launching a new business or fostering new business enterprises within an organization with a specialization in Entrepreneurship. Draw from both theory and practice to navigate the risks and rewards associated with becoming an entrepreneur. Be prepared to jump–start a new or existing business.

With a specialization in Finance, you will broaden your knowledge of corporate finance to make more informed business decisions. Gain an overview of financial principles and accepted practices in financial markets, thrift institutions, commercial and investment banking, while you learn the fundamentals of financial modeling.

With a specialization in healthcare management, you will have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and the financial management techniques that guide the operation of healthcare organizations. Study the application of economic principles to critical healthcare decisions such as the allocation and distribution of resources and services. Explore the techniques required to develop, manage and control healthcare finances.

Through the specialization in healthcare system improvement, you will have the opportunity to learn key quality and safety measures and how they can be applied to improve patient outcomes. Study ways to use information technology to develop innovative solutions for coordinating care, managing medical records and orders, achieving cost controls, and enhancing supply and inventory management.

Through a specialization in Human Resource Management, you will develop a deeper awareness of leadership styles and how they impact individuals and teams. Learn the tools needed to lead a high functioning team and be prepared to counsel senior management on key personnel issues.

In today's global economy, managers are often expected to have a thorough understanding of the international business environment. Through this specialization, study how global organizations operate and how they adapt to diverse business climates. Develop the tools to address the major issues encountered by organizations whose interests and responsibilities cross national and cultural boundaries. Explore the critical challenges that global managers face, including the political, financial, competitive, regulatory, operational, and social dimensions of international business.

Realize your potential to inspire others and influence the future of your organization with a specialization in Leadership. Explore various perspectives of what makes a good leader, and evaluate your own leadership style. Complete the program with a deeper understanding of your own values as a leader.

With a specialization in Marketing, you will learn marketing fundamentals alongside new advertising and sales strategies driven by technology. Expand your global perspective of marketing by assessing international marketplaces and collaborating with peers from across the country and around the world.

Through a specialization in Project Management, you will develop the strategies required to manage projects of various scopes and sizes. Learn how to avoid typical project pitfalls while you put your new found project management skills to work in real–world exercises.

Enhance your M.B.A. degree with additional expertise in assessing an organization's exposure to product, professional, and environmental liabilities. This specialization addresses the area of risk management and insurance through a two–course sequence: the Application of Finance course and the field study course. The field study pairs you with a School of Management faculty member to develop and work on a project of your choice in the area of risk management and insurance. This specialization was designed with American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters designees in mind. If you are a CPCU–designee, you can save significant time and money earning your degree; ask your enrollment advisor for details.

To remain competitive, successful organizations must demonstrate both social and environmental responsibility. Develop the skills to manage large–scale change that adds value, contributes to a sustainable future, and responds to the needs of both organizations and society. Explore ways to understand and improve relationships among individuals, organizations, and communities. Incorporate global awareness into planning, operations, and decision–making at all levels of an organization. Develop innovative social responsibility practices as you help organizations respond in sustainable ways to their communities and the world.

Discover how to link business strategy with innovation through a specialization in Technology. Learn how to benchmark best practices employed by technology–based organizations, identify emerging technologies, and foster an environment that encourages innovation to enhance your competitive advantage.

Whether you are beginning your accounting career or seeking to advance in your current profession through a deeper understanding of advanced accounting principles, Walden's M.S. in Accounting & Management program can help you reach your goals. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen your analytical and critical–thinking skills while you explore the latest regulations, trends, and issues shaping the accounting industry. The M.S. in Accounting & Management program allows for a broader overview of accounting and management issues.

With the Accountants as Strategic Managers specialization, you can focus on creating growth and value for your organization through the design and implementation of effective business strategies. Building on five core accounting courses, this specialization can help enhance your decision–making, critical–thinking, and analytical skills to address the challenges and opportunities organizations face in today's business climate.

Tailor your studies to complement your goals with the Self–Designed specialization. Build on the skills and knowledge gained in the core accounting program by choosing five management, leadership, and accounting courses that best match your professional objectives.

Today's accountants face a number of new and emerging challenges, including the need to keep up with international accounting standards in order to effectively manage forensic and auditing issues. The Accounting for the Professional specialization will expose you to accounting theories, current trends and ideas in the accounting industry, and the techniques needed to manage regulatory compliance, business risk, and the future of an organization.

This specialization provides a balanced curriculum that reflects the coursework and credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA Examination in most states.* Blending accounting theory with its practical application also provides a solid foundation in problem-solving, managing risk, understanding the impact of regulatory compliance, and using accounting practices and tax strategies in a dynamic business environment that will be critical to your career goals.

* Most states require individuals to complete 150 semester hours in certain subject areas in order to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and/or obtain a CPA license. This program was developed to reflect the content requirements of certain states by providing graduate–level courses in topics such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounting. Individuals seeking to become CPAs should review the educational requirements for their state to ensure the content requirements are being met. For more information, refer to the state's Board of Accountancy or related agency. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on CPA requirements, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all exam and licensing requirements. Walden makes no representation or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to sit for the CPA exam or obtain a CPA license. Please speak with an Enrollment Advisor for additional guidance.

You can design a specialization based on your goals and interests. The Self–Designed specialization allows you to investigate industries and technical accounting areas that might not otherwise be readily accessible. Tax analysis, systems thinking, nonprofit accounting, and government accounting are among the many subjects from which to choose.

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.

Examine the complexities of the infrastructure of the early childhood field from local, state, national, and international perspectives. Study family and political advocacy and learn about the power and specifics of grant writing, communication plans, and effective public policies and advocacy initiatives.

Explore the major theories of adult learning and motivation to prepare you for your role as a higher education faculty member, community trainer, technical assistance provider, mentor, or professional development facilitator. Explore how to plan learning experiences, assess and modify instruction, and incorporate technology into instruction geared to adult learners.

Deepen your understanding of the ways diversity affects development and learning in early childhood. Study specific special needs as well as the impact of living in poverty and the effects of stress, violence, and trauma. Learn practical strategies and tools required to work with and teach young children, including ways to plan curriculum, create caring and respectful environments, and improve developmental and learning outcomes for every child.

The online Master of Science in Education emphasizes greater student and teacher achievement. Each track addresses current research and theories, combined with real-world knowledge that's relevant to your classroom.

With a graduate degree in psychology, you'll learn to think critically about psychological theory and conduct basic or applied research. Through Walden's seq uentially designed course model, you will engage in reflective learning and collaboration that will give you a solid foundation in psychological principles. You'll also be able to use your M.S. in Psychology credits towards the completion of a Ph.D. in Psychology at Walden University. Your online graduate degree prepares you for both continuing studies and career advancement in areas such as counseling, psychological analysis and evaluation, organizational psychology and development, or human resource management.

Apply current psychological theories and concepts as you identify offenders in a wide range of forensic settings. Prepare for a psychology career in a correctional institution, psychiatric facility, community–based agency, mental health center, child welfare agency, or forensic units in a mental health facility.

Apply current psychological theories and concepts as you identify offenders in a wide range of forensic settings. Prepare for a psychology career in a correctional institution, psychiatric facility, community–based agency, mental health center, child welfare agency, or forensic units in a mental health facility.

Apply current psychological theories and concepts as you identify offenders in a wide range of forensic settings. Prepare for a psychology career in a correctional institution, psychiatric facility, community–based agency, mental health center, child welfare agency, or forensic units in a mental health facility.

Apply current psychological theories and concepts as you identify offenders in a wide range of forensic settings. Prepare for a psychology career in a correctional institution, psychiatric facility, community–based agency, mental health center, child welfare agency, or forensic units in a mental health facility.

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.

Today's managers and leaders in higher education must take a student–focused approach to programs, services, and all aspects of the higher education experience. In the General Program, explore educational strategies and management principles that will help you to improve organizational and student success and to address the most pressing issues facing higher education institutions today.

Qualified instructors will be in demand to teach the growing number of college students. In this specialization, learn the major steps in the teaching and learning process: planning, developing, and facilitating learning experiences and assessing outcomes. Explore the special opportunities and challenges of online learning environments.

In today's increasingly competitive marketplace, higher education institutions must utilize the most sophisticated techniques to attract and retain students. In this specialization, learn to develop strategies—using all types of communication tools—that attract students and promote your institution. Explore all facets of the enrollment management process, including financial aid and helping students stay committed to their educational goals

Colleges and universities must prepare to take advantage of opportunities for global collaborations and alliances. In this specialization, broaden your understanding of global trends and issues in higher education. Discover strategies for serving international students and approaches to program planning and management.

Higher education institutions are becoming increasingly accountable for providing students with skills that prepare them for the future. In this specialization, you can gain the tools you need to develop and measure programs that support student success. With an emphasis on outcomes, these courses focus on best practices for improving the engagement, retention, and educational achievement of today's diverse student populations.

Distance learning is a fast–growing segment of higher education. You can take advantage of Walden?s experience in this field as you deepen your understanding of distance–learning technology. Learn how it can be used to manage effective online programs and assess their value for students with varied learning styles. Incorporate the most current online technologies to support student learning and organizational effectiveness.

This program will teach you to apply theory, research, creativity, and problem–solving skills to a variety of technology applications in order to improve performance. You will also learn how to develop the analysis, design, and evaluation skills to assess, create, and manage training materials. These skills combined will offer you the ability to support technological advancement and training in educational institutions and corporate training classrooms. Through your coursework, you will gain the experience needed to be efficient and effective using technology and multimedia tools.

Specializations

• General Program
• Training and Performance Improvement
• Online Instruction

The need for strong leadership across all sectors has never been greater and the nature of leadership in the 21st century is changing. Organizations are demanding authentic leaders who can generate trust, empower others, and find innovative answers to today's problems and challenges.

Walden University's School of Management is committed to providing the knowledge base required for globally competent and ethical leaders to advance their communities, organizations, and the world. To fulfill this vision, Walden is offering an M.S. in Leadership degree program to help you explore your own leadership styles and use them to motivate others and build highly effective, diverse work teams. Through the M.S. in Leadership program, you can learn to develop a comprehensive approach to leadership that crosses functional areas and increases your capacity to influence people and lead them to a shared goal.

Specializations

Become a more effective manager by learning to motivate people, solve problems, and meet today's critical challenges and goals. Develop a practical, integrated approach to management that helps prepare you to coordinate and align processes, systems, and people.

Broaden your understanding of the international business climate and the challenges of working with different cultures. Explore political, financial, competitive, regulatory, operational, and social issues faced by global managers.

Expand your knowledge of the components of healthcare delivery systems and the continuum of health services. Examine the economic principles and decision–making strategies related to the structure and distribution of healthcare resources and services.

Discover the strategic role of human resources in helping organizations gain competitive advantage. Gain expertise in areas related to recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, and job design.

Explore the qualities shared by strong leaders and review current perspectives about the importance of leadership in organizations. Evaluate your own leadership style and recognize your potential to inspire others and influence the success of your organization.

Learn to manage a range of projects and avoid the typical pitfalls of missed deadlines and mismanaged resources. Review current theories and research and put your project management skills to work in real–world exercises.

Learn to manage a range of projects and avoid the typical pitfalls of missed deadlines and mismanaged resources. Review current theories and research and put your project management skills to work in real–world exercises.

Explore qualitative and quantitative research methods to enhance your effectiveness in any research–based environment or to prepare you for doctoral studies. Develop your critical–thinking and decision–making skills while you learn the fundamentals of scientific research.

Gain an understanding of the concepts of organic growth and value innovation. Use your decision–making and critical–thinking skills to develop and implement effective strategies that can create growth and value.

Learn to practice both social and environmental responsibility on a daily basis. Develop the management skills to implement large–scale change to add value and contribute to a sustainable future for your organization.

Align organizational needs with technology solutions and identify new applications for technology. Learn to manage technology and supporting processes to enhance your organization's competitive position.

Gain the experience to diagnose mental and emotional disorders. Discover how to help resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing, school issues, and family violence. This program can help prepare you to work with families to address a range of issues, including the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma–causing events, as well as family conflicts that must be resolved in the criminal justice system. Developed according to national counseling standards and Walden?s mission of social change, Walden's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program helps prepare you for the evolving method of evidence–based counseling practice, the most contemporary approach in the mental healthcare profession.

Specializations

• Forensic Counseling
• Trauma and Crisis Counseling

Walden University?s M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), specialized accrediting bodies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in some states. The M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all state licensure requirements. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure or endorsement. For additional guidance on licensure issues, please refer to www.waldenu.edu/educlicensure. For more information about licensure, students should visit the National Board for Certified Counselors at www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

Professional Accreditation The M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). However, the program was developed to be in line with national standards for marriage, couple, and family counseling. Since Walden's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is a new program, the university is not yet able to apply for CACREP or COAMFTE accreditation. Students will be notified at such time if the program becomes accredited in the future.

Gain the experience to diagnose mental and emotional disorders. Discover how to help resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing, school issues, and family violence. This program can help prepare you to work with families to address a range of issues, including the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma–causing events, as well as family conflicts that must be resolved in the criminal justice system. Developed according to national counseling standards and Walden?s mission of social change, Walden's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program helps prepare you for the evolving method of evidence–based counseling practice, the most contemporary approach in the mental healthcare profession.

Note on Licensure
Walden University?s M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), specialized accrediting bodies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in some states. The M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all state licensure requirements. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure or endorsement. For additional guidance on licensure issues, please refer to www.waldenu.edu/educlicensure. For more information about licensure, students should visit the National Board for Certified Counselors at www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

Professional Accreditation The M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). However, the program was developed to be in line with national standards for marriage, couple, and family counseling. Since Walden's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is a new program, the university is not yet able to apply for CACREP or COAMFTE accreditation. Students will be notified at such time if the program becomes accredited in the future.

Gain the experience to diagnose mental and emotional disorders. Discover how to help resolve marriage and family conflicts related to divorce, mediation, child rearing, school issues, and family violence. This program can help prepare you to work with families to address a range of issues, including the impact of crises, disasters, and other trauma–causing events, as well as family conflicts that must be resolved in the criminal justice system. Developed according to national counseling standards and Walden?s mission of social change, Walden's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program helps prepare you for the evolving method of evidence–based counseling practice, the most contemporary approach in the mental healthcare profession.

Note on Licensure
Walden University?s M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), specialized accrediting bodies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in some states. The M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, however, it remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with all state licensure requirements. Walden makes no representations or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure or endorsement. For additional guidance on licensure issues, please refer to www.waldenu.edu/educlicensure. For more information about licensure, students should visit the National Board for Certified Counselors at www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

Professional Accreditation
The M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). However, the program was developed to be in line with national standards for marriage, couple, and family counseling. Since Walden's M.S. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling is a new program, the university is not yet able to apply for CACREP or COAMFTE accreditation. Students will be notified at such time if the program becomes accredited in the future.

As a licensed mental health counselor, you may work in social service agencies, clinical facilities, or private practices to diagnose and treat mental health problems. Blending research, hands-on practice, and instruction from nationally renowned expert faculty, online program offers you the information and skills you need to succeed.

As the global economy grows, the nonprofit sector is growing right along with it. Launch a career in this fulfilling, fast-growing sector as with Walden's online Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.

This online MSN program helps turn licensed RNs into leaders in their profession. Designed to meet AACN and ANA standards, this program employs nationally renowned faculty to prepare you for leadership opportunities in the always-growing nursing field.

Based on academic and professional guidelines from the AACN and the ANA, this online MSN program will prepare you to teach nursing students, staff and patients--and qualify for a better career of your own. To be eligible for this program, you must be a licensed RN with a BSN, ADN, or Diploma.

Help advance your career in one of the nation's fastest growing industries. The M.S. in Project Management allows you to learn the management and technical skills required to lead a range of projects and help your organization achieve its strategic goals. Explore ways to communicate effectively with stakeholders and to control project risks as you successfully develop and deploy initiatives for your organization. The program is designed to align with the standards of the Project Management Institute (PMI), and course content will help prepare you for PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) credential exam.

Specialization General

†Eligibility for the PMP Credential requires individuals to first attain specific educational and project management experience, including 35 contact hours of project management education and a minimum of three years, or 36 months, of project management experience, during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks. The final step for earning the PMP Credential is passing the PMP exam. For more information, visit the Project Management Institute (PMI) Web site at www.pmi.org.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

Walden's online Master of Science in Psychology program offers advanced instruction in the theoretical development and practical application of psychological theories, core scientific methods and standards of psychological science. Students may choose to specialize in industrial/organizational psychology.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Psychology program can help you succeed in many different industries and health care organization, communities and businesses by providing a background in the development and application of psychological theories, basic scientific methods and principles of psychological science.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

This professional online degree program offers industry-current coursework in the core competencies and best practices of healthcare management. Students will explore healthcare delivery by analyzing day-to-day operations and taking part in a hands-on practicum.

Learn to plan and implement business strategies that give your organization a competitive advantage. In this advanced online degree program, you'll study today's competitive landscape and learn to predict future trends that could affect your company.

As the boundaries blur between the public and private sectors, demand is on the rise in both areas for well-educated public administrators. Walden's online MPA program prepares you to excel in this highly complex and politicized environment.

Americans have seen radical changes in the healthcare industry over the past several years. Gain valuable knowledge about health delivery systems, health policy, health administration, and health finance centers so you can manage and navigate effectively and successfully in this dynamic environment.

Today's complex public safety environment demands smart policy on emergency response strategies. Prepare to implement protective measures and policies without compromising individual rights and freedoms. With this knowledge, you are equipped to effectively develop policy to protect individuals? safety and freedom.

Public policy encompasses a wide range of issues from legislative rulings to homeland security. Gain a more thorough understanding of complex and interrelated policy challenges, including public health and safety, urban sprawl, immigration, and affordable housing. Learn to work with government and community shareholders as you broaden your public policy perspective.

Legal decisions and the law have a significant impact on the creation of public policy. Discover the relationships between law and public policy and access vital legal knowledge available to public policy practitioners. Gain a solid background in legal concepts, cases, and current trends that will give you a head start if you decide to pursue a law degree or if you encounter legal questions in your workplace.

Today's local leaders must understand how to create and maintain sustainable communities that are environmentally sound, economically prosperous, and socially equitable. Explore the interrelated elements that make a community viable and access the tools and resources for sustainable community development as you prepare for a career as a town manager, department head, or director of a social service organization.

As governmental and nongovernmental institutions increasingly overlap and evolve, the demand for well–educated management professionals to excel in public service continues to grow. Excel in the public or nonprofit sector by understanding how to work with government and businesses to address shared issues.

Policy shapes the workings of government and its partners. This specialization provides a critical context within which organizations and individuals act in a democratic society. It will prepare you to function knowledgeably within this context and to work collaboratively to help shape public policy development and implementation.

With unprecedented fiscal challenges and rising performance expectations facing public and nonprofit institutions, managers must be prepared to apply core business principles to improve the efficiencies and effectiveness of their organizations. In this specialization, apply a systems perspective as you develop strategies for organizational change in the public organization of your choice. Discover how transformative change occurs in complex public systems, and learn to use the language of leadership to motivate, inspire, and competently lead your organization and shape public policy.

The threat of terrorism is a constant concern prompting a continuing focus on preventing and resolving terrorist attacks. In this specialization, learn the immediate and long term implications of anti–terrorist legislation and policies. Study how terrorism policies are drafted and enforced while you analyze the ethical issues related to human rights and the psychology of terrorism. Explore the effects of disaster, crisis, and trauma and the appropriate interventions for individuals and groups. Examine the roots of international and domestic terrorism, the catalysts and motivations for terrorist acts, and how media and technology may aid or counter terrorist activities.

Walden's online Master of Public Health is focused on teaching students to develop real-world solutions to community health needs. You'll learn to create and assess socially appropriate strategies to promote public health.

Gain the knowledge and experience to assume a leadership role in a clinical, community, nonprofit, academic, or research settings, or to work as a counselor educator. Reach a significant milestone in your career as you earn one of the most highly respected degrees in the profession. Study advanced teaching, supervision, and counseling skills and further develop your expertise in a relevant area.

Specializations:

• General
• Consultation
• Counseling and Social Change
• Forensic Mental Health
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• Trauma and Crisis

Prepare to address the nation’s most urgent educational challenges with Walden University's online PhD in Education. You'll bring specific learning goals with you to the classroom, and design a unique program of study that will enable you to research and illuminate answers to those questions.

The historical roots of social change are grounded in adult education. This specialization is designed for educators who want to think broadly about the field of adult education, whether in community–based settings, schools, and government, or the private sector. The specialization guides students in understanding the interdisciplinary nature of adult education as a field of study, principles of adult learning and development, and the impact of adult educators on organizations and communities in which they work.

"Community colleges are facing an impending crisis in leadership." This statement echoes throughout the community college literature of the last decade and is the opening sentence of an executive summary of a recent report from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). A number of national studies confirm that over two–thirds of the presidents and other key administrators will be retiring in the next seven to eight years; 62,000 new full–time faculty will also be needed in the same time period.

Concurrently, America's community colleges are undergoing profound changes as the student population shifts predominantly to mature, working adults and as the methods of teaching and learning change to electronic modes and other distance approaches. Students in the Community College Leadership specialization (whether from the perspective of president, academic leader, student services, technology specialist, specific area program officer, or other leadership positions within the community college) will develop proficiency in knowing how individuals, particularly adults, learn most effectively, what tools and strategies best promote learning, and how educational systems and policies can be changed to promote the mission of the community college in today?s society.

In this specialization, you will acquire the expertise required to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment proficiencies to maximize student learning. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to move your career forward by meeting the demand for the most current research and best instructional practices in the field. This specialization provides in–depth, individualized research opportunities tailored to your academic discipline and student grade level, and one–on–one mentoring from professionals in your area of interest. It also offers research methods courses that will help you grow as a researcher–practitioner, both today and in the future.

As the demographics of the family and workforce change, the nation is increasingly turning its attention to the critical need for early childhood development and education. At Walden, you will gain the expertise to lead in the creation and implementation of new program practices, to apply emerging research on development in the early years, and to conceptualize new paradigms for early learning. Graduates attain key positions in college teaching, research endeavors, leadership positions, and advocacy roles addressing the young child, birth through age 8. Other positions include director of kindergarten, curriculum specialist, and director of a Head Start program.

With today's increased use of technology, the majority of American schools are not only wired for Internet use, but are continually integrating new forms of technology. A specialization in Educational Technology enables you to support a diverse community of learners using technology and effectively integrate technology into your curriculum. Designed with a strong emphasis on research and theory, doctoral writing, and critical thinking, the course curriculum not only helps you to be successful during the prospectus and dissertation process, but serves you well beyond the classroom by preparing you for leadership in your workplace. Regardless of your chosen field, you can acquire the specialized high–level skills and knowledge that can help you reach your professional goals in an ever–advancing technological age.

By choosing Walden, you are choosing a rich and engaging learning experience that complements your unique learning style. Whether you prefer text, audio, or video formats, MobileLearnSM allows you to download and access your course content offline and on–the–go, giving your study schedule even greater flexibility.

During the 21st century, colleges and universities will undergo profound transformations as the student population becomes older and more diverse, and as educational methods incorporate more technological solutions and distance approaches. Building on the foundational core KAMs in the social and behavioral sciences, the Higher Education curriculum emphasizes proficiency in understanding the needs of a changing clientele and academic community; analyzing and implementing strategies to promote learning and to support development in higher education; and learning how systems and policies can be used to ensure organizational effectiveness and social change in postsecondary settings. Contexts for the study and practice of higher education include community colleges; private and public liberal arts colleges; distance–learning institutions; regional and state universities; proprietary, technical, and trade schools; state and federal agencies; and national professional associations.

Walden's K—12 Educational Leadership specialization provides a much–needed new model for advanced study in the field of educational leadership. Our highly flexible, student–centered curriculum is designed to create local, regional, and state education professionals who can relate to diverse, multicultural K—12 and community–based school populations. While the program does not lead to licensure or certification as a K—12 administrator, it does offer educators the opportunity for growth as scholar–practitioners with a curriculum that integrates scholarly research with educators' expertise in the field.

To advance change in the field of education, leaders must be able to both create and implement education policy. The new Leadership, Policy, and Change specialization within Walden's Ph.D. in Education program, offered in a course–based format, is designed for school, district, and other educational leaders from preschool through higher education who want to continue to lead change and influence policy at the local, national, and institutional levels.

Educators who are interested in pursuing an area that is not among the specializations currently offered may develop their own specialization with the approval of the faculty chair. Current students have developed self–designed specializations in curriculum areas, such as math education, science education, art or music education, and literacy, as well as in discipline areas, such as English–language learning and urban education.

Most K—12 educators are strong advocates for improved services for exceptional/disabled individuals. Unfortunately, resources for the delivery of these services are often far less than schools and school districts desire. At Walden, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide leadership in the special education field and to better assist your own students in the self–actualization process. Emphasis is on services to exceptional/disabled individuals and to the related areas of special education administration, including law, finance, and ethics. Graduates hold leadership, administrative, and teaching positions in schools and school districts and research and teaching positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Other positions include director of special education and director of disability services.

Examine the leadership principles, health education policies, and social and behavioral change theories that guide effective community health education and advocacy. The Community Health Education and Advocacy specialization will help prepare you to promote health, reduce risk factors, and influence community leaders in supporting a healthy environment for diverse populations. Explore the planning and organization of health programs and how media and marketing strategies can support your efforts.

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty members through online discussions and face–to–face residencies.

Explore social justice principles that impact healthcare decisions and practice as well as the theoretical foundations of governance and public policy. Through the Healthcare Administration specialization, you can prepare to manage and implement healthcare programs and services by applying best practices in leadership, ethics, and strategic planning. You can learn collaborative and effective approaches to working with diverse workforces and communities.

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty members through online discussions and face–to–face residencies.

You can gain the skills to become a healthcare leader who can work effectively with diverse workforces and communities in a variety of political and economic settings. Through the Leadership specialization, you can build competencies in organizational change management, team building, mediation, collaboration, and systems thinking and planning. You can also develop the leadership and ethical capabilities required to advance public health goals as you gain the skills to motivate, inspire, and manage people through effective communication.

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty members through online discussions and face–to–face residencies.

You can learn to design, implement, manage, and influence public health policy at the local, state, and federal levels. Explore how data is used to form policy recommendations and to draft legislation that promotes the equal distribution of health resources and reductions in health risks. Through the Public Health Policy specialization, you will examine microeconomic and macroeconomic models, the influence of public finance on policy decisions, and the tools and techniques used to evaluate the impact of social programs.

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty members through online discussions and face–to–face residencies.

Choose courses that best match your personal and professional interests as you develop your own specialization. You have the flexibility to select from courses that cover such topics as health policy, health promotion and education, and healthcare administration.

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty members through online discussions and face–to–face residencies.

Examine the leadership principles, health education policies, and social and behavioral change theories that guide effective community health education and advocacy. The Community Health Education and Advocacy specialization will help prepare you to promote health, reduce risk factors, and influence community leaders in supporting a healthy environment for diverse populations. Explore the planning and organization of health programs and how media and marketing strategies can support your efforts.

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that reflect your interests. In addition to attending face–to–face residencies, you will complete faculty–guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs).

Explore social justice principles that impact healthcare decisions and practice as well as the theoretical foundations of governance and public policy. Through the Healthcare Administration specialization, you can prepare to manage and implement healthcare programs and services by applying best practices in leadership, ethics, and strategic planning. You can learn collaborative and effective approaches to working with diverse workforces and communities.

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that reflect your interests. In addition to attending face–to–face residencies, you will complete faculty–guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs).

Explore social justice principles that impact healthcare decisions and practice as well as the theoretical foundations of governance and public policy. Through the Healthcare Administration specialization, you can prepare to manage and implement healthcare programs and services by applying best practices in leadership, ethics, and strategic planning. You can learn collaborative and effective approaches to working with diverse workforces and communities.

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that reflect your interests. In addition to attending face–to–face residencies, you will complete faculty–guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs).

The Health Management and Policy specialization will prepare you to administer health and medical care services within the "integrated delivery systems" model. This specialization will also prepare you to become an administrator of health profession programs (e.g., nursing, public health, and allied health) in higher education institutions. You will graduate ready to provide administrative leadership and to conduct research to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the services that healthcare organizations provide.

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that reflect your interests. In addition to attending face–to–face residencies, you will complete faculty–guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs).

You can gain the skills to become a healthcare leader who can work effectively with diverse workforces and communities in a variety of political and economic settings. Through the Leadership specialization, you can build competencies in organizational change management, team building, mediation, collaboration, and systems thinking and planning. You can also develop the leadership and ethical capabilities required to advance public health goals as you gain the skills to motivate, inspire, and manage people through effective communication.

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that reflect your interests. In addition to attending face–to–face residencies, you will complete faculty–guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs).

You can learn to design, implement, manage, and influence public health policy at the local, state, and federal levels. Explore how data is used to form policy recommendations and to draft legislation that promotes the equal distribution of health resources and reductions in health risks. Through the Public Health Policy specialization, you will examine microeconomic and macroeconomic models, the influence of public finance on policy decisions, and the tools and techniques used to evaluate the impact of social programs.

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that reflect your interests. In addition to attending face–to–face residencies, you will complete faculty–guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs).

Choose courses that best match your personal and professional interests as you develop your own specialization. You have the flexibility to select from courses that cover such topics as health policy, health promotion and education, and healthcare administration.

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that reflect your interests. In addition to attending face–to–face residencies, you will complete faculty–guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs).

Human services professionals are on the front lines in serving and caring for those who are most vulnerable and in need. Walden's Ph.D. in Human Services degree program is designed to help professionals in a broad range of settings including social services agencies, healthcare agencies, treatment facilities, and more develop their leadership and management skills to better support their communities.

Advance your knowledge of social work theory, policy, and practice with a doctoral specialization in Clinical Social Work. Study the leadership skills necessary to design and implement more effective policies that provide culturally and contextually relevant services to those in need. Gain valuable experience conducting research from both macro and micro perspectives in an effort to inform best practices in your field. This specialization focuses on outreach and advocacy practices in addition to clinical applications.

The Human Services/Counseling track will teach you to promote positive change and healthy choices in today's diverse communities. By studying and applying historical and current theory, you'll enhance your community's social, academic and vocational development.

Designed for professionals involved in all aspects of public safety, including law enforcement and rehabilitation, you will examine the factors that contribute to criminal behavior, such as urban decay, substance abuse, and poverty. Explore the use of traditional forms of intervention, such as individual and group psychotherapy, as well as recent developments in intervention, including restorative justice as it relates to both criminals and the victims of crimes. Gain a greater insight into the problems facing the criminal justice system and how you can begin to address these challenges.

Program description coming soon

The Family Studies and Intervention Strategies specialization provides students with an understanding of the utilization of advanced clinical theory and research methodology within a unique, client–centered ecological context. Students are exposed to a broad spectrum of theoretical and clinical approaches to intervention, which emphasize the special needs of ethnic and racial minority, gay and lesbian, single–parent, and low–income families. Graduates are particularly skilled at developing multi–modal therapeutic approaches and recognizing special treatment considerations within a diverse client delivery system.

The Human Services Administration specialization focuses on the study of the theoretical foundations of organizational behavior and the practice of management and planning. Topics for inquiry include leadership, program development and implementation, creating and sustaining interorganizational and community relations, and staff development and training. Graduates are prepared to assess the effectiveness of the internal and systemic efforts of community–based human services organizations and, as a result, provide managers and direct–line staff with more effective strategies for improving the well–being of the diverse individuals and groups they serve.

Program description coming soon

In this advanced online program, you'll learn to take leadership roles in this cutting-edge industry. Specific programs of study include:

• Clinical Social Work
• Criminal Justice
• Counseling
• Family Studies and Intervention Strategies
• Human Services Administration
• Social Policy Analysis and Planning

Impact and inform public policy and advance the greater good by identifying community needs and working with key stakeholders on issues affecting the health and welfare of the community. Study how to analyze existing policy and the key economic and legal factors that influence decision–making. Explore strategies behind successfully collaborating and coordinating with legislators, lobbyists, and others to create informed policy and sustainable change.

This program--one of the only online doctoral programs in applied management--enables you to design a unique program of study that integrates your current expertise and academic interests. By performing thorough research that you can use immediately, you'll build the skills and credentials you need to take a leadership role in your field.

Walden's online PhD in Psychology prepares working professionals to succeed in healthcare facilities, private practices and companies worldwide. Concentrations include:

• General Educational Psychology
• General Research Evaluation
• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• School Psychology

The Ph.D. in Psychology programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today's health care settings, private practices and global industries.

Psychology Note on Licensure
The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about Ph.D. in Psychology specialization licensure and for licensing boards contact information, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (https://www.asppb.org/about/boardContact.aspx). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

The Ph.D. in Psychology programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today's health care settings, private practices and global industries.

Psychology Note on Licensure
The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about Ph.D. in Psychology specialization licensure and for licensing boards contact information, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (https://www.asppb.org/about/boardContact.aspx). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

The Ph.D. in Psychology programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today's health care settings, private practices and global industries.

Psychology Note on Licensure
The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about Ph.D. in Psychology specialization licensure and for licensing boards contact information, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (https://www.asppb.org/about/boardContact.aspx). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

The Ph.D. in Psychology programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today's health care settings, private practices and global industries.

Psychology Note on Licensure
The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about Ph.D. in Psychology specialization licensure and for licensing boards contact information, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (https://www.asppb.org/about/boardContact.aspx). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

The Ph.D. in Psychology programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today's health care settings, private practices and global industries.

Psychology Note on Licensure
The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about Ph.D. in Psychology specialization licensure and for licensing boards contact information, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (https://www.asppb.org/about/boardContact.aspx). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

The Ph.D. in Psychology programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today's health care settings, private practices and global industries.

Psychology Note on Licensure
The Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology specializations are designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for psychology licensing exams. These specializations are designed to meet the academic licensure requirements of most state psychology boards. Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about Ph.D. in Psychology specialization licensure and for licensing boards contact information, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (https://www.asppb.org/about/boardContact.aspx). For any of these programs or specializations, you should also contact your appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.

In Walden's online PhD program in public health, you'll learn to seek solutions to significant public health problems and incorporate new knowledge into public practice. You may qualify to teach at the university level, or pursue a public health career in the public or private sectors.

The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions increasingly become intertwined. You'll integrate scholarly research with your professional experience, gaining the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to create effective solutions. Earn your degree in two ways:

Course-based

This option is a structured program of study comprised of online courses. As a student, you will follow a specific plan for completion and may be eligible to graduate in three years.*

Mixed-model

This option is a more flexible program of study that includes online courses and Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs). Study independently and work closely with a faculty mentor to apply your research to an area in which you are passionate.

Specializations

• General Program
• Criminal Justice
• Health Services
• Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
• International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Law and Public Policy
• Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• Public Management and Leadership
• Public Policy
• Public Safety Management
• Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace

Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, please call an enrollment advisor at 1–866–492–5336.

This advanced online degree program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and service delivery in an age where the public and private sector overlap significantly. In this program, you'll study fundamental public policy issues and best practices for promoting social change.

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, and improve your position with regard to compensation.

Walden University?s M.S. in Nursing (MSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. 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.

This online, accelerated, state-approved teacher prep program offers a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) option for additional career advancement. Walden's career-focused online program features renowned educational specialists sharing teaching best practices--and includes local, hands-on student teaching experience.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.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 education you receive meets established standards of quality and will be recognized by employers and universities around the world.

Walden University?s M.S. program in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Accreditation/

The Associate of Science (AS) degree in General Studies degree program is designed to provide the foundation for future career opportunities while giving you a solid general education background and the flexibility to explore other areas of interest. The AS in General Studies is an excellent option for students who have already earned some college credits or have military experience that may be transferred into this program, and who wish ultimately to pursue a bachelor's degree. The AS in General Studies will fulfill the associate-level requirements for most bachelor's completion programs, and the curriculum is designed to seamlessly transition into many of Colorado Tech Online's career-focused Bachelor's degree completion programs.

CTU?s new Associate of Science in Health Administration Services (AHAS) will give you the opportunity to learn a wide range of skills used on the administrative side of the healthcare industry. Ultimately, you will have the opportunity to develop a well-rounded understanding of: ? Healthcare administration and medical records ? Healthcare finance ? Human resources ? Reimbursement systems ? Regulatory, ethical, and legal issues affecting healthcare organizations

The AS in Health Administration Services program can prepare you to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam**. In addition, the program can prepare you to continue into CTU?s Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration.

CTU?s new Associate of Science in Health Information Technology (AHIT) program** focuses on helping students learn technical skills used in the healthcare field ? with a strong emphasis on healthcare data because today?s healthcare systems require the highest level of care when handling confidential patient information.

In this program, you can learn technical skills used in the healthcare field ? with a strong emphasis on healthcare data ? allowing you to broaden your potential opportunities in:

? Hospitals ? Physicians? offices ? Clinics ? Insurance companies

In addition, the AHIT program can prepare you to continue on for CTU?s Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration degree.

The Associate of Science in Accounting (ASACC) degree program is designed to equip students with a variety of basic accounting skills that are useful in entry-level accounting positions. Students in this program will develop a base of practical, real-world skills that can help prepare them to assume positions of responsibility in accounting-related fields. Graduates of this program will be prepared to pursue such career opportunities as accounting assistant, bank teller, claims analyst, bookkeeper, commercial loan clerk, and more.

The Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree program prepares students with the strong leadership and management skills, real-world communication skills, and technical competence it takes to succeed in today's business environment. This program emphasizes a strong base of business fundamentals, including critical thinking and decision-making skills. Graduates of this program will be prepared for career opportunities in every type of business and industry, including government, education, health care, not-for-profit and military organizations.

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice (ASCJ) degree program is designed to prepare students to enter the criminal justice profession in a variety of first-tier positions. Students will be exposed to the foundational areas of the discipline: investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, corrections, and parole. Graduates of this program will be prepared to pursue career opportunities such as court clerk, county clerk, campus security coordinator, judicial planner, loss prevention officer, and more.

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting prepares you to measure and report the financial events of an individual or entity. Additionally, it provides you with the ability to understand the elements of the audit process, analyze financial statements, and apply accounting information to management-level decisions. The extensive course list encompasses a wide array of business and accounting classes. You can perform a broad range of accounting, tax, auditing, and consulting activities for corporations, non-profit organizations, individuals, and the government. Armed with the principles of accounting, as well as practical business methods and procedures, you will have the necessary skills to succeed in a competitive industry.

In this increasingly complex global economy, there is more need than ever for skilled financial professionals. This program is designed to prepare students for careers such as Business Consulting Analysts, Financial Analysts, Collection Supervisors, Internal Auditors and Currency Specialists.

This program helps students develop the business, management, financial, and human resource skills needed to succeed in the health care industry. As health care evolves, effective management will become even more essential.

This program prepares students aspiring to succeed in the HR profession. The HR career segment is expanding rapidly and includes such diverse careers as Director of Human Resources, Compensation Manager, Professional Recruiter and more.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in International Business covers a range of skills relevant to managing global enterprises both small and large. The emphasis is on the knowledge that tomorrow's business leaders need to be successful in a global economy: communications and negotiations, critical thinking processes, ethical codes of conduct for global business leaders, marketing strategies, and management practices and processes.

Graduates of this program will take advantage of the continuing need for highly trained IT professionals. Courses are offered in E-Business, Project Management Theory, Information Systems, Database Systems, Programming Concepts, Network Systems, and Information Systems Security.

Students in this program will gain the skills necessary to lead people and grow healthy organizations. In addition to a business and technology foundation, students will learn essential business management competencies. Broad subject areas include human resource management, organizational behavior, marketing, and project risk management.

The marketing concentration is a sound choice for business majors who are creative and like to be on the front line of product development. Graduates of this online bachelor's degree program can choose careers in sales and retail management, marketing research, advertising and promotion.

Today's business environment demands Project Managers who have the training and expertise to identify priorities, organize assignments, and deliver projects on time and on budget. This career-focused program is designed to prepare students for careers as Project Leaders, Cost Estimators, Quality Assurance Specialists, Construction Schedulers and more.

The Project Management Professional (PMP?) is the most universally recognized credential in the field of Project Management. In order to sit for the PMP? examination, an applicant with a bachelors or masters degree in project management must document 4,500 hours spent leading and directing projects. Graduates of PMI-GAC accredited undergraduate or masters degrees may sit for the PMP? examination with only 3,000 documented hours.

This BSBA degree program features courses including: Property Manager Responsibilities, Facility and Property Management Technologies, Capital Planning and Asset management and many other career-related topics. Coursework is structured to emphasize communication skills, develop facility leadership and understand finance in the facility and property management environment.

Courses will be taught by instructors with applicable, market-relevant experience in the field of property management. Students can benefit from their insightful perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of in-demand positions, including residential and commercial property managers and facilities managers.

If you are seeking to advance your career in law enforcement, private security, or corrections or to pursue entry-level opportunities, the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program will help you meet your career goals. This degree provides you with a solid foundation in criminal justice and a broad liberal arts education. The baccalaureate program is designed to combine the professional skills of specialized areas of criminal justice with research and analytical skills. As a graduate of this program you may seek opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, or juvenile justice facilities.

Homeland Security encompasses a broad range of disciplines that play vital roles in the protection of our nation. Developed with guidance provided by the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security, this program is designed to help students acquire an in-depth understanding of emergency management, technology, communications, intelligence, critical infrastructure, terrorism and other knowledge needed in a wide range of government and private organizations. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates can be prepared to apply the fundamentals of homeland security and emergency management to create plans, analyze risk and propose solutions.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, with a concentration in Human Services, features courses including Criminal Procedure, Corrections Solutions, Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Ethics for the CD Counselor, and Human Services Practice in the Criminal Justice Setting. The curriculum places a special emphasis on working with youth. Courses will be taught by instructors with applicable career experiences in law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Students can benefit from their insightful perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of positions in the growing field of criminal justice. Curriculum is designed to prepare career-focused students for human services opportunities in the growing criminal justice industry.

Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Financial Forensics for students interested in a career as a Forensic Accountant, Fraud Examiner, Financial Crimes Investigator, Bank Secrecy Act Manager, and many others.

Courses will focus on teaching students how to:

? Identify, formulate, and communicate the relevant financial investigation issues in the post-9/11 era. ? Prepare, comprehend, and interpret the required financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). ? Apply the knowledge and skills of finance, accounting, management, mathematics, criminal justice, and the liberal arts to identify, resolve, and communicate relevant financial forensics issues. ? Develop a plan for the detection and prevention of financial fraud. ? And many more career-related skills.

As a result of recent financial scandals, reported increases in fraud in the workplace, and heightened concerns over money laundering and terrorist financing, legislative mandates have increased the demand for professionals who can detect and deter fraud within organizations.

This BSBA degree program features courses including: Property Manager Responsibilities, Facility and Property Management Technologies, Capital Planning and Asset management and many other career-related topics. Coursework is structured to emphasize communication skills, develop facility leadership and understand finance in the facility and property management environment.

Courses will be taught by instructors with applicable, market-relevant experience in the field of property management. Students can benefit from their insightful perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of in-demand positions, including residential and commercial property managers and facilities managers.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Planning is focused on helping career-motivated students acquire the skills necessary to pursue a growing number of opportunities in financial planning as millions of workers retire over the next ten years. As more members of the large baby boom generation reach their peak years of retirement savings, personal investments are expected to increase and more people will seek the help of experts. Many companies also have replaced traditional pension plans with retirement savings programs, so more individuals are managing their own retirements than in the past, creating jobs for advisers. In addition, people are living longer and must plan to finance longer retirements.

Want to find an inside track in the technology universe? The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Web Development (BSIT-WD) is a degree track that adds to your basic technology skills and gives you the opportunity to develop problem solving, basic business and important web design and development skills.

Many businesses depend on their web presence in the marketplace. That?s why you can start with basic web site creation and then define and explain current computer networks, protocols, and the role of network management software. You can do the same with the fundamentals of computer system security requirements. You can implement the goals and techniques of software engineering through the development of a complex application. And you can solve complex problems through the ability to program in at least one high level programming language.

In response to the growing need for knowledgeable, skilled nursing professionals, the BSN degree completion program is designed to provide students with a market-relevant understanding of how to:

? Practice visionary thinking while integrating new patient care demands, traditional and futuristic care practices, and new technologies into quality patient care. ? Perform nursing skills proficiently and safely to promote and support the healing and understanding of the whole person (physiological, mental, spiritual), assuring ethical health outcomes, and meeting professional nursing standards. ? Collaborate with nurse managers to revamp the nursing workforce and support professional nursing practice. ? And many more career-related skills.

Students can absorb relevant perspectives and professional insights from people who can help them acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a broad range of career opportunities such as Nurse Administrator, Chief Nursing Officer, Public Health Nurse, Nurse Manager, and many others.

This Bachelor of Science degree program features courses including: E-Business, Business Decision-Making, Managing Human Resources, Employee Training and Development and others. Coursework is structured to technology professionals perform key management functions, whether in a small business setting (as proprietor, partner, or supervisor) or within a large company that provides a variety of supervisory or management positions to its technical staff.

Courses are taught by instructors experienced in technology management. Students can benefit from their relevant perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue in-demand positions in computer and information systems management.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is designed to teach students to develop critical problem-solving skills in business and technology. With a concentration in Network Management, successful graduates will be ready for career opportunities as network administrators, server-side programmers, network control technicians and more. Students will study topics such as supporting and troubleshooting internal and/or external networks, analyzing network business and technical requirements, and designing network infrastructures. Courses are taught by computer science instructors with real-world skills.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is designed to teach students to develop critical problem-solving skills in business and technology. The concentration in Security prepares students for career opportunities in network security engineering, disaster recovery analysis, IS security management, and many other in-demand positions. Students in this program will study topics such as analyzing security policies and evaluating risk assessment techniques, explaining security principles, and creating and implementing disaster recovery plans.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is designed to teach students to develop critical problem-solving skills in business and technology. After completing the program with a concentration in Software Systems Engineering, graduates could pursue career opportunities such as software engineers, computer programmers, systems managers, or software developers. Students in this program will learn from experienced instructors while studying the identification and documentation of software requirements from end to end, including testing and implementation.

Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (For more information, visit the NCA Higher Learning Commission web site.)