About Walden
Founded in 1970, Walden University is a global leader in student-centered online education. A regionally accredited institution in the United States, Walden University attracts a community of extraordinary students and faculty from around the world. Our quality online programs feature nationally recognized experts and accomplished faculty members dedicated to upholding the university’s high academic standards.
- Mission
- A Diverse and Vibrant Faculty
- Dedicated Students
- Accreditation
Mission
Walden University’s mission is to provide a diverse community of career professionals with the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they can effect positive social change, in their own families and around the world. Three values—quality, integrity, and student-centeredness—are at the core of the university. They demand high standards of excellence, uncompromising openness and honesty, and primary attention to the progress of our students. These values and principles give Walden its unique identity and underpin its mission.
A Diverse and Vibrant Faculty
Walden’s world-class faculty members and national experts enrich the online university’s learning community with their wide range of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds. They are gifted instructors and expert mentors who are selected for their academic and industry credentials, as well as for their teaching abilities. Active participants in every aspect of your learning, our faculty members are eager to help you succeed.
Dedicated Students
The educational and life goals of the students in Walden’s graduate and undergraduate programs are as diverse and unique as the students themselves. Often just at the start of their lifelong learning experience, our students are committed to pursuing an education that can open doors to personal and professional achievement.
Accreditation
Accreditation is an important hallmark of quality. When evaluating credentials, employers and universities often look for applicants who earned their degrees from accredited universities.
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association; www.ncahlc.org. The Higher Learning Commission is one of the six regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Walden University is listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s comprehensive database of accredited postsecondary educational institutions. The database is searchable by institution name, accrediting body, and geographic region.