
Founded in 1970, Walden University is a leader in student-centered online education. An accredited graduate degree institution with a mission for social change, Walden University’s high academic standards are demonstrated by the dedication of its faculty and staff to online degree programs that help students make a difference.
Mission | A Diverse and Vibrant Faculty | Dedicated Students | Accreditation
Mission
The three pillars of Walden’s mission are improving access to post-secondary education so that students can achieve professional excellence by leading and influencing positive social change in their communities and organizations.
A Diverse and Vibrant Faculty
Walden’s faculty members enrich the online university’s learning community with their range of educational and experiential backgrounds. They are gifted teachers and expert mentors who are committed to Walden University’s mission of educational access, professional excellence, and social change, as well as to its values of quality, integrity, and student-centeredness.
Dedicated Students
Walden University’s students are typically mid-career professionals who are dedicated to lifelong learning and professional achievement. Through their exchange of ideas, they share diverse perspectives and form bonds with faculty members and fellow students around the world.
Accreditation
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.
Accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission ensures that the online education you receive meets established standards of quality and that your online degree will be recognized by employers and universities around the world.
Walden University is listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s comprehensive database of accredited post-secondary educational institutions. The database is searchable by institution name, accrediting body, and geographic region.
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