Accreditation is an important hallmark of quality. Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is a U.S. membership organization for educational institutions that was created to develop and maintain high standards of academic excellence.
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.
In addition to institutional accreditation, Walden is proud to have earned several specialized accreditations. Specialized accreditation is given to a college, school, or specific degree program within a university, most often for professional programs that lead to certification or licensure. Walden has specialized accreditations from organizations including Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), and Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Read more about Walden’s accreditations.
Learn more about earning a degree online from Walden University. Request information by filling out the form on this page, by calling 888-964-9133888-964-9133.
Walden’s mission of social change is at the core of our online education programs. If you want to make the world a better place in ways large or small, we’ve cultivated a learning experience to help you achieve it.
Social change curriculum: Our college leadership, faculty members, and curriculum developers continually evaluate Walden’s programs to assess how well we prepare you to effect positive social change.
Center for Social Change: The Center is a hub that promotes, facilitates, and supports collaborative partnerships, action research, and projects that lead to sustainable positive social change.
Social determinants of health: Walden’s online degree programs can prepare you to help underserved populations overcome social and economic barriers and improve their health.
Global Days of Service: Members of the Walden community know each idea and action can make a positive impact. During Global Days of Service, our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and families participate in service projects around the world.