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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.

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.

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 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 program allows for a more focused examination of accounting trends and issues.

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.

Earning a project management degree can provide you with the business, communication, and leadership skills needed to manage projects and diverse teams as you help your organization achieve its strategic goals. With Walden’s master’s in Project Management degree, you can gain project management training that is aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI)® standards that can set you apart from other individuals pursuing project manager roles. Coursework covers all content areas in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and can help prepare you for the certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam offered through PMI.† Walden has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), Walden has agreed to abide by PMI-established quality assurance criteria. *Project Management Institute (PMI)®, PMI Today®, “Special Section: The Talent Gap,” on the Internet at http://www.pmitoday-digital.com/pmitoday/200906open (viewed online May 24, 2010). PMI is a registered trademark and service mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. PMBOK is a registered trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. PMP is a registered certification mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. †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 3 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 in earning the PMP Credential is passing the PMP exam. For more information, visit the Project Management Institute (PMI) website at www.pmi.org.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

As our society’s population grows, so does the need for quality, comprehensive, accessible, and affordable healthcare. Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses with the knowledge and skills to assess and manage health issues in patients of all ages, from birth through the senior years. This specialization can prepare you to gain autonomy or advance in your career as a healthcare professional. Through a series of courses and well-rounded clinical practice experiences focused on current health issues, you can effectively implement and facilitate disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, and restorative care interventions. This online Family Nurse Practitioner specialization focuses on evidence-based techniques that can enhance the quality of care and outcomes for your patients. Study strategies that can prepare you to work in acute and primary care health settings or change the course of your healthcare career. Walden practicum coordinators can assist you in meeting your clinical practice requirements. As a graduate of the program, you can pursue national family nurse practitioner certification and state credentialing. The RN Track is for registered nurses who hold a hospital diploma, associate degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree (other than BSN). This track requires that you fulfill general education requirements. Once you meet these requirements, you will be admitted to Walden and begin taking the foundations and core courses for the MSN.

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.

Waldens M.S. in Human Resource Management is uniquely designed so that learners who aspire to different levels of responsibility within the HR field can derive the optimal mix of skills and knowledge to reach their goals.

Combine the essentials of functional human resource management with strategic elements to demonstrate your ability to take on more strategic responsibilities in your organization. You can learn to think and plan strategically as you broaden your understanding of legal and regulatory issues and your skills in team and diversity management.

Develop the strategies required to manage projects of various scopes and sizes through the Project Management specialization. Explore topics such as project life cycle management, project team building, project management methodology, and techniques for project scope and work definition, estimating, scheduling, risk management, control, and closeout. Learn best practices in project management, and apply them in a global context through real-world exercises.

Walden has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), Walden has agreed to abide by PMI established quality assurance criteria.

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 specialization explores the strategies and techniques needed to successfully teach English as a second language to adult learners. Discover approaches for testing and assessing language needs and competencies. Apply best practices to reach adults in a variety of language learning environments.

This specialization can prepare you to help adult students with special learning needs. Explore strategies to lead these adult learners to success in the classroom. Examine the most current theories on intake and placement, advising, teaching, and assessment in adult developmental education programs. Learn how to design curriculum with the use of technology and how to support retention.

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.

As a nurse, you have the potential to shape the future of patient care. Through the Leadership and Management specialization, you can take your career to a new level of responsibility. Prepare for a management role as a nurse administrator with a targeted curriculum designed to help you develop essential management and leadership skills. Gain insight into how effective, collaborative management can support the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes. A comprehensive curriculum helps you gain management strategies in decision making, planning, finance, and human resources. The RN Track is for registered nurses who hold a hospital diploma, associate degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree (other than BSN). This track requires that you fulfill general education requirements. Once you meet these requirements, you will be admitted to Walden and begin taking the foundations and core courses for the MSN.

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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.

Health informatics is a popular and expanding niche in information technology (IT), the fastest growing sector of the U.S. economy. With this growth comes an increase in the demand for technical positions. With our Health Informatics specialization, technical professionals and those with an interest in a technical career can strengthen their data management skills and learn to apply them in the healthcare industry. The Health Informatics curriculum reflects the most current healthcare practices.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 20102011, (viewed online August 30, 2010).

Recent healthcare legislation has called for more widespread use of information technology to enhance the quality of patient care. Because nurses are at the center of care coordination for patients, knowledge and competence in nursing informatics is becoming increasingly important in the healthcare field. With this specialization, you can study how technology systems and workflows can improve and expedite communication and patient data. Coursework in the Nursing Informatics specialization focuses on such key areas as information systems, database concepts, effective project management, information protection, and knowledge management in a healthcare practice setting. Fieldwork experience provides you with the opportunity to use your new knowledge in a real-world environment. The RN Track is for registered nurses who hold a hospital diploma, associate degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree (other than BSN). This track requires that you fulfill general education requirements. Once you meet these requirements, you will be admitted to Walden and begin taking the foundations and core courses for the MSN.

Turn your passion for learning into a fulfilling career as a first-time teacher by enrolling in Walden’s Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.). Choose from three specializations focusing on special education or early childhood education. Designed for the independent learner, this program combines virtual and school-based field experience to prepare you to make a positive impact in your classroom, school, and community.

Specializations

•    Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 3)

•    Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)

•    Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K–12)

Note to all Pennsylvania residents: Walden University’s teacher preparation program and special education endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching as leading to licensure and endorsement, respectively. Because these programs are not reviewed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, candidates are instructed to apply for Pennsylvania certification as out-of-state graduates of a teacher preparation program.

This online program focuses on developing leaders and educators to fill critical roles in nursing. Based on educational and professional guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the American Nurses Association, this program uses nationally known experts to help you acquire the knowledge to educate nursing students, staff and patients–and prepare for current and future career opportunities. The program is available to RNs with a BSN, ADN, or Diploma.

Specializations

• Education
• Leadership and Management
• Nursing Informatics

Gain the counseling and related professional skills needed to help individuals, families, and first responders deal effectively with the psychological, social, and physical effects of trauma. Master the intervention, treatment, and training models for supporting individual and community-wide recovery. Explore strategies for serving communities recovering from natural disasters and other traumatic events.

<p>Learn to create effective technology-based courses and instructional programs for a variety of environments, including higher education; community college education; corporate and nonprofit workforce development; and healthcare, military, and government education. Leverage Walden&rsquo;s own cutting-edge learning technologies as you explore learning theory, instructional design processes, and effective strategies for engaging 21st-century learners. </p>

<p>Specializations (in addition to the General Program) &bull; Online Learning &bull; Training and Performance Improvement </p>

Would you like to manage a child care center or development programor start your own? Learn the range of skills needed to develop and operate safe, effective, and engaging child care centers or programs by earning your M.S. in Early Childhood Studies with a specialization in Administration, Management, and Leadership. In this specialization, youll explore how to develop child-focused curriculum and programming to engage children of diverse backgrounds. Youll also acquire the business and management skills needed to effectively implement that programming, including financial management and budgeting, marketing, staffing, and ensuring child safety and legal compliance.

Combine management and advanced technical skills in order to lead your organization's technology investments: its personnel, processes, projects, and business strategies. With courses geared to experienced IT professionals, you can study the business expertise needed to participate at the senior management level and translate technology to achieve business goals. With advanced technical training in IT processes, programming, and systems design, you can help prepare yourself to lead fellow IT/IS professionals in systems planning, integration, and management. Choosing from five specializations, you can take the opportunity to develop high-demand skills in fields such as cyber-security, health informatics, and global supply chains.

In light of events such as the September 11 attacks and the recent occurrences of natural disasters, society’s need for knowledgeable and skilled emergency management specialists has become increasingly important. Through the M.S. in Emergency Management program, you can gain the essential leadership skills and advanced training required to make a positive impact in the field. With four specializations—Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Public Management and Leadership, and Terrorism and Emergency Management—this comprehensive program can help prepare you to advance your career in this critical field.

The Nursing Education specialization addresses the growing need for nurse educators in the private and public sectors. With this specialization, you can explore ways to channel your professional expertise and knowledge into a career as an educator whose focus is the academic preparation of nursing students or the professional development of nursing staff. Study with Walden’s outstanding School of Nursing faculty, who all hold doctoral degrees. Courses are designed to prepare you to address current healthcare problems in a clinical setting as well as to participate in teaching projects in the classroom and patient and staff development settings. Use your new knowledge to enrich your own career—and those of others—in occupational and community settings. A Walden practicum coordinator will assist you with clinical practice requirements. The RN Track is for registered nurses who hold a hospital diploma, associate degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree (other than BSN). This track requires that you fulfill general education requirements . Once you meet these requirements, you will be admitted to Walden and begin taking the foundations and core courses for the MSN.

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.

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 Resources, you can develop a deeper awareness of leadership styles and how they impact individuals and teams. You can 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.

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.

To remain competitive, successful organizations must demonstrate both social and environmental responsibility. With a specialization in Strategies for Sustainability, you can study the skills needed to manage large-scale change that adds value, contributes to a sustainable future, and responds to the needs of 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.

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.

This practice–oriented online degree program features a relevant, current curriculum that addresses the core competencies and best practices of the profession. It emphasizes understanding clinical service delivery through the analysis of the day–to–day operations in clinical support service activities and includes a practicum to give you hands–on experience in the field. The cutting–edge curriculum will help you develop the skills, knowledge, and expertise in health care management needed for leadership positions across the spectrum of health care delivery organizations.

Organize development projects in the global service marketplace, based on key considerations and best practices in outsourced and offshore development. Analyze the most important issues and practices for both clients and service providers, including legal, economic, cultural, and intellectual property issues ; IT and business process outsourcing ; global human resources ; service supply chain management ; and governance and client relationship management.

Study the ways that policy influences government and explore the interactions of individuals and organizations in a democratic society. Examine how to work with others to help create and implement effective policies.

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.

Specializations:

• Adolescent Literacy and Technology (Grades 6–12)
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades K–12)
• Educational Leadership (Non-Licensure) (Grades K–12)
• Elementary Reading and Literacy (PreK–6)
• Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K–6)
• Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades K–12)
• Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6–12)
• Mathematics (Grades K–5)
• Mathematics (Grades 6–8)
• Middle Level Education (Grades 5–8)
• Professional Development (Grades PreK–12)
• Science (Grades K–8)
• Special Education (Non-Licensure) (Grades K–12)
• Teacher Leadership (Grades K–12)

Gain an understanding of the fundamental issues and techniques in information systems security. Develop a thorough understanding of information security issues and the importance of keeping systems safe from tampering and disclosure. Identify management structures and processes for enterprise information security and the legal, regulatory, audit, and policy issues surrounding security.

Study ways to shape public policy and explore ways to motivate and inspire in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your organization. Develop strategies for change through a systems perspective by learning about transformative change in complex public systems.

Study the ways terrorism policies are created and enforced while you evaluate the ethical issues related to human rights and the psychological effects of terrorism. Explore the consequences of disaster, crisis, and trauma on both individuals and groups. Examine the causes of international and domestic terrorism, the reasons for terrorist acts, and the role that media and technology play in helping or hindering terrorist activities.

Take the opportunity to broaden your technology experience and study the skills required to make significant contributions to your organization. Study ways to create, maintain, and secure information systems and evaluate alternative information technology approaches to give your organization a competitive advantage.

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.

In an era of increasing globalization, it is important for leaders of nonprofit organizations and government departments at the local, state, and national level to know how to operate in an international environment. This specialization explores how countries organize, regulate, and foster nongovernmental activities; how international intergovernmental organizations operate; and how representatives of these organizations can learn from, partner with, and work within organizations worldwide. By focusing on the effects of globalization and the cultures and sociopolitical environments of diverse nations and organizations, students in this specialization learn how to work effectively with nongovernmental, voluntary, and intergovernmental organizations around the world.

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.

This specialization allows you to design a course of study that best meets your personal interests and career goals. You can create your own learning experience by choosing from a wide array of M.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management specialization courses.

The M.S. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Counseling is designed to prepare graduates for professional practice at the master's level. Graduates completing the Counseling specialization may also qualify to sit for licensing exams and meet the academic licensure requirements of some state counselor licensing boards. However, the Walden University M.S. in Clinical Psychology program is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Walden enrollment advisers can provide guidance on licensure issues, state-by-state educational requirements, and internship and practicum requirements; however, it remains the student's responsibility to evaluate and understand the licensure requirements for the state or international location in which he/she intends to work as requirements vary widely. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that the completion of a degree or coursework for graduate credit will permit the learner to obtain licensure.

Link business strategy with innovation with the Innovation and Technology specialization. Learn to leverage technology and analyze emerging technologies to achieve competitive advantages in the global marketplace. Examine strategies to nurture innovation and cultivate technology development. Understand the management challenges in technology-based businesses, including aligning business needs with technology solutions, identifying new applications for technology, and managing processes to ensure technology solutions enhance an organization's competitive position.

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The Entrepreneurship specialization gives you hands on experience in leading a new business or fostering a new business enterprise within an organization. Explore entrepreneurial concepts and processes that apply to both start-up and well-established enterprises with an innovative focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Analyze how an organization contributes to society and how entrepreneurship and commercial activities affect the environment. Explore topics such as market opportunity, product development, intellectual property, and commercialization.

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 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.

Help others reach their professional potential by earning your M.S. in Career Counseling at Walden University. Learn to assess strengths, identify passions, and guide individuals toward career satisfaction. Gain experience with traditional counseling techniques and discover strategies and techniques to address the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds. One of the only degrees of its kind available online, the M.S. in Career Counseling is designed according to national standards and helps prepare you to work as a counselor or specialist in a variety of settings.

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.

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

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.

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.

<p>Are you prepared to influence and advance the future of business practice? Walden University&rsquo;s ACBSP-accredited Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) program examines some of the challenges and prospects that currently exist in the dynamic world of business, such as globalization, ethics, and stakeholder relationships. Explore new strategies in business leadership and advanced decision making while gaining an in-depth understanding of both theory and applied research within the business sphere.</p>

<p>Specializations &bull; Accounting &bull; Entrepreneurship &bull; Finance &bull; Global Supply Chain Management &bull; Healthcare Management &bull; Information Systems Management &bull; International Business &bull; Leadership &bull; Marketing &bull; Project Management &bull; Self-Designed &bull; Social Impact Management &bull; Technology Entrepreneurship </p>

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.

Many of Walden's Ph.D. programs are based on a unique learning model called a Knowledge Area Module (KAM). KAMs are scholarly papers that demonstrate your academic mastery of a subject you choose and research with the guidance of a faculty mentor.

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.

Many of Walden's Ph.D. programs are based on a unique learning model called a Knowledge Area Module (KAM). KAMs are scholarly papers that demonstrate your academic mastery of a subject you choose and research with the guidance of a faculty mentor.

The program takes an interdisciplinary approach to the field of management and its influence on the development of individuals and society. You will conduct original research in a specific area of interest as you have the opportunity to learn theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision making. This online Ph.D. in Management can help prepare you to meet the challenges and opportunities in your profession and your organization; study ways to facilitate positive social change; and help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant.In this specialization, you will examine leading-edge as well as traditional models of leadership and organizational structures. You will study ways to promote effective leadership development, strengthened interpersonal relationships, and successful group and organizational dynamics, all of which can lead to improved performance in organizations. Explore ways to mobilize change and work effectively in cross-cultural environments.

The Ph.D. in Education online degree program produces leaders who can address the nation's most pressing educational challenges. Each online degree specialization is designed to meet both your professional interests and the needs of your school district, college or university. This graduate degree is ideal if you are already a teacher, and your career goals include becoming a superintendent, faculty member at a university or community college, teacher or administrator.

Many of Walden's Ph.D. programs are based on a unique learning model called a Knowledge Area Module (KAM). KAMs are scholarly papers that demonstrate your academic mastery of a subject you choose and research with the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Specializations

• Adult Education Leadership
• Community College Leadership
• Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
• Early Childhood and Primary Education
• Higher Education
• K–12 Educational Leadership
• Self–Designed
• Special Education

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 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.

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, you’ll be better prepared as a researcher, educator and practitioner, helping individuals and groups with family, mental health, career and educational issues.

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