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Welcome to Walden University

You can achieve a higher level of success. And you can start today.

At Walden, we believe that knowledge is most valuable when put to use in organizations, communities, and families. We offer over 60 online degree programs with more than 300 specializations and concentrations, all designed to help professionals gain the knowledge they need to have a real impact in their lives and the lives of others.

Our program areas include:

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

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

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

Scholarships for New Students

Do you have an associate's degree? Receive a $1,500 scholarship when you enroll in one of our bachelor's programs and start classes on June 4, 2012.*

*New students deferring to a start date after June 4, 2012, will not be eligible for this offer. Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition. Students are still responsible for all other non-tuition costs, including but not limited to university and program fees. Certain program restrictions may apply.

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Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision

Learn from respected experts in the field as you study research and theory in this advanced online degree from Walden University. Prepare for a position as a counselor educator and conduct original research that contributes to the field. With a range of specializations to choose from, you can explore topics that meet your personal interests and goals.

Specializations (in addition to the General Program)

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

Statement on Licensure
The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed counseling professional.

Professional Accreditation
The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). However, the program was developed to be in line with national standards for counselor education. Since Walden’s Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision is a new program, the university is not yet able to apply for CACREP accreditation. Students will be notified at such time if the program becomes accredited in the future.

Ph.D. in Human Services - Self-Directed

The Counseling specialization in the Ph.D. in Human Services program is designed to help you promote positive, health-oriented growth and change in today’s diverse communities. By learning and applying developmental counseling theories, you'll be able to help others achieve greater psychological, social, academic, vocational, and ethical development.

Ph.D. in Psychology

Making a positive impact within your community, organization, and profession requires an ability to integrate theories, research, and evidence-based practices that accommodate cultural and individual diversity. With a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University, you’ll be better prepared as a researcher, educator, and practitioner to help individuals and groups with family, mental health, career, and educational issues.

Specializations

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • General Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Post-Doctoral Psychology Certificate

Individuals with doctoral degrees in psychology can pursue post-doctoral certificates at Walden University by two methods.

The first method, respecialization, allows students to gain theory and knowledge in a specialization other than the one they focused on in their degree work. Students complete a unique program of study that accounts for previous coursework and includes courses required to achieve essential knowledge in the new specialization. They may choose from any of the specializations offered in Walden's PhD in Psychology program.

The second method, specialized learning, provide students with advanced training in a focused area. The school of psychology currently offers three specialized learning certificates: clinical assessment, clinical child psychology and online teaching.

Certificate Requirements - Respecialization Certificate

  • Foundation course: PSYC 6000 Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology
  • Specific coursework is determined by the student and the School of Psychology's faculty chair for the specialization chosen
  • Field experience: Students choosing to respecialize into a licensure specialization (i.e., clinical, counseling or school psychology) must complete a practicum, an internship, and an academic year in residence
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

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

Find information on costs, occupation types, completion rates, and median loan debt for these programs at http://waldendisclosures.com/