Walden University (Minnesota)

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Not to be confused with Walden University (Tennessee) (defunct) or Walden College.
Walden University
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Seal of Walden University
Motto A higher degree. A higher purpose.
Established 1970
Type Private, for-profit
Chancellor Bill Clinton (Honorary chancellor of Laureate International Universities) [1]
President Dr. Cynthia G. Baum[2]
Students 48.982 [3]
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA United States
Campus Online
Website www.waldenu.edu
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Walden University is a private for-profit institution of higher education. Headquartered in the Mill District in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Walden University offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Ed.S. (Education Specialist), Ed.D. (Doctor of Education), D.B.A. (Doctor of Business Administration), and Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degrees in a number of academic fields.

Walden is a part of a network of campus- and online-based for-profit universities owned by Laureate Education Inc.[4]

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History [edit]

Walden University's headquarters in the Mill District of Minneapolis.

Walden was established in 1970 by two New York teachers, Bernie and Rita Turner, who created a program for working adults to pursue doctoral degrees. In the summer of 1971, the first classes took place in Naples, Florida focusing primarily on school administrators. These initial classes were to allow the students to form dissertation topics with their faculty partners before returning home to work at their respective schools while also working on their dissertations. In 1972, Walden conferred its first degrees: 46 Ph.D.s and 24 Ed.D.s at its first commencement in Naples, Florida.

In 1979, the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board licensed Walden to grant Ph.D.s and Ed.D.s in the state and in 1982 the school moved its headquarters to Minneapolis. In 1990, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredited the University. In 1995, the school expanded its offering with the nation's first fully online master's program in education, offering a Master's in Educational Change and Technology Innovation.

Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. purchased 41 percent of Walden University in 2001, gaining a controlling interest in 2002. In 2004, Sylvan Learning Systems became Laureate Education, Inc. Former President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, is an Honorary Chancellor of Laureate International Universities.[5] President Clinton was the keynote speaker at Walden University’s commencement on July 30, 2011.

Accreditation [edit]

Walden University has been regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, a regional accreditation agency, since 1990.[6]

Professional Accreditation [edit]

Walden's Richard W. Riley School of Education and Leadership is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)[7][8]

Additionally, some of Walden's degree programs are individually accredited. The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).[9][10] Walden University’s Master of Science 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.[11][12] In June 2011, Walden University earned accreditation for its business degrees from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.[13]

Academic [edit]

Walden University consists of Five Colleges:

  • Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership
  • College of Management and Technology
  • College of Health Sciences
  • College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • College of Undergraduate Studies

Publications [edit]

Walden University sponsors several peer-reviewed and refereed academic journals.

Memberships, Partnerships and Affiliations [edit]

Walden University has a relationship[citation needed] with many well-respected organizations such as

Notable People [edit]

[icon] This section requires expansion. (December 2011)

Other [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ http://www.elearnimages.com/catalogs/Clinton_for_Walden.pdf
  2. ^ [1], updated 4 February 2012.
  3. ^ NCA-Higher Learning Commission: Walden University. Updated Dec 20, 2012
  4. ^ Overview Walden University's profile at Laureate Education Inc.
  5. ^ http://www.thestreet.com/story/10736185/2/walden-university-press-release-president-bill-clinton-accepts-role-as-honorary-chancellor-of-worlds-largest-university-network.html
  6. ^ Walden University Accreditation (Regional)
  7. ^ http://www.waldenu.edu/News-and-Events/82840.htm
  8. ^ http://www.ncate.org/StatebyStateListofAccreditedInstitutions/tabid/539/Default.aspx
  9. ^ Walden University: CACREP Accreditation
  10. ^ CACREP.org - Walden University
  11. ^ Walden University: College of Health Sciences: Accreditation
  12. ^ CCNE Accredited Nursing Degree Programs
  13. ^ [2]
  14. ^ IJAMT: Home
  15. ^ Walden University: Journals and Publications
  16. ^ Walden University: Journals and Publications
  17. ^ Walden University: Journals and Publications
  18. ^ http://www.waldenu.edu/News-and-Events/35764.htm

External links [edit]

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