About Walden
Founded in 1970 in the U.S., Walden University is a global leader in student-centered online education. A U.S.-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
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 may transform society. 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 our mission.
A Diverse and Vibrant Faculty
Walden’s diverse faculty members enrich the online university’s learning community with their range of educational, cultural, 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 in the U.S. by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. To learn more, visit www.ncahlc.org.
Accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission ensures that the online education you receive meets established standards of quality. When evaluating credentials, employers often look for job applicants who earned their degree from an accredited university.
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.
