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Contents Catalog Home …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. i
Welcome to the Catalog, Student Handbook, and University Guidebooks …………………………… i Catalog ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. i
Handbook …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ii University Guidebooks …………………………………………………………………………………………………. ii
Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. iii
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
About Walden University ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
History ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
Vision, Mission, and Goals ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
Vision ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Mission ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Goals ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Social Change ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
University Outcomes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 University Values ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Licensure ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Legal Information ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers ………………………………………………………………………. 21
Where to Look ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
What’s New? (September 2018) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 25
Courses …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Custom Pages ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
Programs, Concentrations, and Specializations ……………………………………………………………… 29
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership ………………………………………………. 34
Research and Residencies …………………………………………………………………………………………… 34
School of Education and Professional Licensure……………………………………………………………….. 36
BS in Child Development …………………………………………………………………………………………… 36 General Program – BS in Child Development ………………………………………………………………… 38 Administration and Management – BS in Child Development …………………………………………. 39
Child and Adolescent Studies – BS in Child Development ………………………………………………. 40 Dual Preschool and Infant/Toddler – BS in Child Development ………………………………………. 41 Family Health and Wellness – BS in Child Development ………………………………………………… 42 Infant/Toddler – BS in Child Development ……………………………………………………………………. 43
Preschool – BS in Child Development ………………………………………………………………………….. 43 Psychology – BS in Child Development ……………………………………………………………………….. 44 BS in Elementary Education ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 45 Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Programs …………………………………………………………………….. 48 Undergraduate Minors ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 57
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Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education ………………………………………………… 57
Special Education (K–Age 21) – Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) ……………………………….. 60
Reading K–12 Endorsement ………………………………………………………………………………………… 63 MS in Education With a Specialization in Reading and Literacy With a Reading K–12
Endorsement ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 63 Graduate Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment …………………………………….. 66 Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Administration, Management, and Leadership …….. 68
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Advocacy and Public Policy ……………………………… 69 Graduate Certificate in Elementary Reading and Literacy (Non-Licensure*) …………………….. 70 Graduate Certificate in Engaging Culturally Diverse Learners ………………………………………… 72 Graduate Certificate in Integrating Technology in the Classroom ……………………………………. 73 Graduate Certificate in Mathematics 5-8 ………………………………………………………………………. 75
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics K-6 ……………………………………………………………………… 76
Graduate Certificate in Reading and Literacy K-12 ………………………………………………………… 77 Graduate Certificate in Science, Grades K–8 …………………………………………………………………. 78
Graduate Certificate in Special Education …………………………………………………………………….. 80
Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership …………………………………………………………………… 81 Graduate Certificate in Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field ……………………………… 82 Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education ………………….. 83
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Language Learners …………………………………………. 85 MS in Early Childhood Studies ……………………………………………………………………………………. 86
Administration, Management, and Leadership – MS in Early Childhood Studies ……………….. 88 Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy – MS in Early Childhood Studies ……………….. 89 Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field – MS in Early Childhood Studies ……………….. 90
Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education – MS in Early Childhood Studies ……. 91
MS in Education ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 92 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades K–12) – MS in Education …………………….. 94 Accelerated Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades K–12) ……………………………… 96
Adolescent Literacy and Learning (Non-Licensure*) – MS in Education ………………………….. 97 Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation) – MS in Education ……… 99
Elementary Reading and Literacy (Non-Licensure*) (P–6) – MS in Education ………………… 102 Accelerated Elementary Reading and Literacy (Non-Licensure*) (Grades P–6) ………………. 104 Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K–6) – MS in Education ………………………… 105
Accelerated Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K-6) ………………………………….. 107 Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades K–12) – MS in Education …………………… 109 Accelerated Integrating Technology in the Classroom Specialization …………………………….. 110
Mathematics (Grades 5–8) – MS in Education ……………………………………………………………… 112
Mathematics and Science (Grades K–8) – MS in Education …………………………………………… 113
Science (Grades K–8) – MS in Education ……………………………………………………………………. 115 Special Education (Non-Licensure*) (Grades K–12) – MS in Education …………………………. 117 Accelerated Special Education (Non-Licensure*)(Grades K-12) ……………………………………. 119 Self-Designed – MS in Education ……………………………………………………………………………….. 120 STEM Education (Grades K-8)–MS in Education ……………………………………………………….. 124
Teacher Leadership (Grades K–12) – MS in Education …………………………………………………. 126 Accelerated Teacher Leadership Specialization……………………………………………………………. 128 Teaching English-Language Learners (Grades K–12) – MS in Education ……………………….. 129
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Post-Master’s Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment …………………………….. 131
Post-Master’s Certificate in Early Childhood Leadership ………………………………………………. 132
Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Policy, Leadership, and Management (P-20) ……… 132 Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Technology ……………………………………………………. 133 Post-Master’s Certificate in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment …………………………………….. 134 Education Specialist (EdS) in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment …………………………. 135 Education Specialist (EdS) in Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure) ……………………. 137
Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure) 140 Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal
Preparation) Program ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 142 Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Technology ………………………………………………… 146 Education Specialist (EdS) in Learning, Instruction, and Innovation ………………………………. 148
Education Specialist (EdS) in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment (Non-Licensure*) ……….. 150
Education Specialist (EdS) in Special Education (Non-Licensure) …………………………………. 152 Doctor of Education (EdD)–School of Education and Professional Licensure …………………. 154
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (EdD) ………………………………………………………….. 156
Early Childhood Education (EdD) ……………………………………………………………………………… 160 Educational Administration and Leadership (EdD) ………………………………………………………. 163 Educational Technology (EdD) ………………………………………………………………………………….. 164
Reading, Literacy, and Assessment (Non-Licensure)–EdD …………………………………………… 167 Special Education (EdD) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 171
PhD in Education–School of Education and Professional Licensure ………………………………. 174 Curriculum Instruction Assessment and Evaluation – PhD in Education …………………………. 177 Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy – PhD in Education …………………………………….. 180
Early Childhood Special Education – PhD in Education ………………………………………………… 183
Education Policy, Leadership, and Management (P–20) – PhD in Education …………………… 187 Educational Technology and Design – PhD in Education ………………………………………………. 191 Learning, Instruction, and Innovation – PhD in Education …………………………………………….. 194
Reading Literacy, Assessment, and Evaluation (Non-Licensure*) – PhD in Education ……… 197
School of Higher Education, Leadership, and Policy ……………………………………………………….. 201
Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) ………………………………………………………………………………….. 201
Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning ……………………………………………………………………….. 201 Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning ………………………………………………… 202
Graduate Certificate in Developmental Education ………………………………………………………… 203 Graduate Certificate in Enrollment Management and Institutional Marketing ………………….. 204 Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership for Student Success ………………………. 205
Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching for Adult Educators ………………………………………… 206 Graduate Certificate in Teaching K–12 Students Online ……………………………………………….. 207
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology ………………………….. 208 MS in Adult Learning ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 209 General Program – MS in Adult Learning ……………………………………………………………………. 210 Developmental Education – MS in Adult Learning……………………………………………………….. 211 Online Teaching – MS in Adult Learning ……………………………………………………………………. 213
Teaching Adults English as a Second Language – MS in Adult Learning ………………………… 214 Training and Performance Improvement – MS in Adult Learning …………………………………… 216 MS in Higher Education ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 217
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General Program – MS in Higher Education ………………………………………………………………… 219
Adult Learning – MS in Higher Education …………………………………………………………………… 220
College Teaching and Learning – MS in Higher Education ……………………………………………. 221 Enrollment Management and Institutional Marketing – MS in Higher Education ……………… 223 Global Higher Education – MS in Higher Education …………………………………………………….. 224 Leadership for Student Success – MS in Higher Education ……………………………………………. 225 Online and Distance Learning – MS in Higher Education ……………………………………………… 226
MS in Instructional Design and Technology ………………………………………………………………… 227 Online Learning – MS in Instructional Design and Technology ……………………………………… 230 Training and Performance Improvement – MS in Instructional Design and Technology ……. 231 Post-Master’s Certificate in Community College Leadership …………………………………………. 232 Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education and Adult Learning …………………………………. 233
Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Leadership and Management ……………………. 233
Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy ……….. 234 Post-Master’s Certificate in Online Teaching in Higher Education …………………………………. 234
Post-Master’s Certificate in Organizational Policy, Leadership and Management …………….. 235
Post-Master’s Certificate in Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation ………….. 236 Doctor of Education (EdD)–School of Higher Education, Leadership, and Policy …………… 236 Community College Leadership (EdD) ……………………………………………………………………….. 238
Higher Education and Adult Learning (EdD) ………………………………………………………………. 242 Higher Education Leadership and Management (EdD) …………………………………………………. 245
Higher Education (Self-Designed)—EdD ……………………………………………………………………. 248 PhD in Education–School of Higher Education, Leadership, and Policy ………………………… 252 Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy–PhD in Education ……………………. 254
Higher Education, Leadership, and Policy (Self-Designed) …………………………………………… 258
Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation- PhD in Education ………………………. 261 Global and Comparative Education – PhD in Education ………………………………………………… 264
College of Health Sciences …………………………………………………………………………………………… 267
School of Health Sciences ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 268
Bachelor’s Degree Programs ………………………………………………………………………………………… 269
BS in Health Studies ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 269
General Program – BS in Health Studies ……………………………………………………………………… 271 Child Development – BS in Health Studies ………………………………………………………………….. 272 Disaster and Emergency Management – BS in Health Studies ……………………………………….. 272 Health and Cultural Diversity – BS in Health Studies ……………………………………………………. 273 Health Informatics – BS in Health Studies …………………………………………………………………… 275
Healthcare Management – BS in Health Studies …………………………………………………………… 276 Health Promotion and Wellness – BS in Health Studies ………………………………………………… 277
Health Psychology and Behavior – BS in Health Studies ………………………………………………. 278 Self-Designed – BS in Health Studies …………………………………………………………………………. 278 BS in Healthcare Management …………………………………………………………………………………… 280 BS in Public Health ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 282 General Program – BS in Public Health ………………………………………………………………………. 285 Child Development – BS in Public Health …………………………………………………………………… 285 Disaster and Emergency Management – BS in Public Health …………………………………………. 286
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Health and Cultural Diversity – BS in Public Health …………………………………………………….. 287
Health Communication – BS in Public Health ……………………………………………………………… 288
Health Informatics – BS in Public Health …………………………………………………………………….. 289 Healthcare Management – BS in Public Health ……………………………………………………………. 290 Health Promotion and Wellness – BS in Public Health ………………………………………………….. 291 Health Psychology and Behavior – BS in Public Health ………………………………………………… 292 Other Undergraduate Options ……………………………………………………………………………………. 293
Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Programs …………………………………………………………………… 293 BS in Health Studies to Master of Public Health (MPH) Articulation …………………………….. 302 BS in Healthcare Management to Master of Public Health (MPH) Articulation ……………….. 302 Undergraduate Minors ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 303 Minor in Health Promotion and Wellness ……………………………………………………………………. 303
Minor in Health Studies ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 304
Minor in Healthcare Management ………………………………………………………………………………. 305 Minor in Public Health ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 305
Graduate Certificate Programs ………………………………………………………………………………………. 307
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Administration ……………………………………………… 307 Graduate Certificate in Public Health …………………………………………………………………………. 308
Master’s Degree Programs ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 310
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) ………………………………………………………………. 310 Leadership and Organizational Development – Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 313 Population Health–MHA ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 313 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation–MHA …………………………………………………………… 314
Systems and Policy Specialization – Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) …………… 315
Master of Public Health (MPH) …………………………………………………………………………………. 315 MS in Clinical Research Administration …………………………………………………………………….. 318 MS in Health Education and Promotion ……………………………………………………………………… 321
Emergency Preparedness – MS in Health Education and Promotion ……………………………….. 324 Health Policy and Advocacy – MS in Health Education and Promotion ………………………….. 324 Population Health–MS in Health Education and Promotion ………………………………………….. 325
Self-Designed – MS in Health Education and Promotion ………………………………………………. 326 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation–MS HEP ………………………………………………………. 326 MS in Health Informatics ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 327
Doctoral Degree Programs ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 331
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) ……………………………………………………………….. 331 Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) …………………………………………………………………………………. 336 PhD in Health Education and Promotion …………………………………………………………………….. 342
Behavioral Health – PhD in Health Education and Promotion ………………………………………… 350 Global Health – PhD in Health Education and Promotion ……………………………………………… 351 Management and Leadership – PhD in Health Education and Promotion ………………………… 352 Online Teaching in Higher Education–PhD in Health Education and Promotion …………….. 352 Population Health – PhD in Health Education and Promotion ………………………………………… 352 Research – PhD in Health Education and Promotion …………………………………………………….. 353 PhD in Health Services …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 353
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Community Health – PhD in Health Services ………………………………………………………………. 356
Healthcare Administration – PhD in Health Services …………………………………………………….. 357
Leadership – PhD in Health Services ………………………………………………………………………….. 357 Public Health Policy – PhD in Health Services …………………………………………………………….. 358 Self-Designed – PhD in Health Services ……………………………………………………………………… 359 PhD in Health Services for MHA Graduates ……………………………………………………………….. 359 PhD in Public Health ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 360
Community Health Education–PhD in Public Health …………………………………………………… 363 Epidemiology–PhD in Public Health …………………………………………………………………………. 367
School of Nursing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 372
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program …………………………………………. 372 RN-BSN Track – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) ………………………………………………. 373
RN-BSN-AIM Track – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) ………………………………………. 374 Other Undergraduate Options ……………………………………………………………………………………. 376
Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Programs …………………………………………………………………… 376 Undergraduate Minors ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 384
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) ………………………………………………………………………….. 385 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) … 390 Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 392
Family Nurse Practitioner – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) ………………………………….. 393 Leadership and Management – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) ……………………………… 395
Nursing Education – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) ……………………………………………. 395 Nursing Informatics – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) ………………………………………….. 395 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) ………. 396
Public Health Nursing–MSN …………………………………………………………………………………….. 397
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education ……………………………………………………………. 399 Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Informatics ………………………………………………………….. 399 Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management …………………………………. 400
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) ……………………………………………………………………………… 401 PhD in Nursing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 405
Education – PhD in Nursing ………………………………………………………………………………………. 408
Healthcare Administration–PhD in Nursing ………………………………………………………………… 408 Interdisciplinary Health Focus–PhD in Nursing ………………………………………………………….. 408
Leadership – PhD in Nursing ……………………………………………………………………………………… 409 Public Health Policy–PhD in Nursing ………………………………………………………………………… 409
College of Management and Technology ……………………………………………………………………….. 411
School of Information Systems and Technology ……………………………………………………………… 412
BS in Business Communication …………………………………………………………………………………. 412
General Program – BS in Business Communication ……………………………………………………… 414 Media Studies–BS in Business Communication ………………………………………………………….. 414 Public Relations – BS in Business Communication ………………………………………………………. 415 BS in Communication ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 416 General Program – BS in Communication …………………………………………………………………… 418 Marketing Communication – BS in Communication …………………………………………………….. 418 Media Studies–BS in Communication ……………………………………………………………………….. 419
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Public Relations – BS in Communication ……………………………………………………………………. 419
BS in Computer Information Systems ………………………………………………………………………… 420
Cyber Security for Information Systems – BS in Computer Information Systems …………….. 423 Healthcare Informatics – BS in Computer Information Systems …………………………………….. 424 Information Systems Management – BS in Computer Information Systems …………………….. 424 Web and Mobile Applications Design – BS in Computer Information Systems ……………….. 425 BS in Information Technology …………………………………………………………………………………… 426
Application Development, Testing, and Quality Assurance – BS in Information Technology
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 429 Cyber Security and Forensics – BS in Information Technology ……………………………………… 429 Database Administration and Data Center Operations – BS in Information Technology ……. 430 Healthcare Informatics – BS in Information Technology ……………………………………………….. 430
Networking and Operations – BS in Information Technology ………………………………………… 430
Web and Mobile Applications Development – BS in Information Technology ………………… 431 Self-Designed – BS in Information Technology …………………………………………………………… 431
Other Undergraduate Options ……………………………………………………………………………………. 432
Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Programs …………………………………………………………………… 432 Undergraduate Minors ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 440 Graduate Certificate in Advanced Cyber Security ………………………………………………………… 441
Graduate Certificate in Communication ……………………………………………………………………… 442 Graduate Certificate in Data Management …………………………………………………………………… 443
Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Cyber Security ………………………………………………. 443 Graduate Certificate in Information Systems ……………………………………………………………….. 444 Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) ………………………………………………….. 445
MS in Communication ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 447
MS in Information Technology ………………………………………………………………………………….. 448 Big Data Analytics …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 450 Health Informatics – MS in Information Technology ……………………………………………………. 451
Information Assurance/Cyber Security – MS in Information Technology ……………………….. 452 Information Systems – MS in Information Technology …………………………………………………. 452
Software Engineering – MS in Information Technology ……………………………………………….. 453 Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) ……………………………………………………………………. 454
School of Management ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 462
BS in Accounting …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 462 General Program – BS in Accounting …………………………………………………………………………. 465 Public Accountancy – BS in Accounting ……………………………………………………………………… 466
BS in Business Administration ………………………………………………………………………………….. 466 General Program – BS in Business Administration ……………………………………………………….. 469
Accounting – BS in Business Administration ………………………………………………………………. 469 Finance – BS in Business Administration ……………………………………………………………………. 470 Healthcare Management – BS in Business Administration …………………………………………….. 471 Human Resource Management – BS in Business Administration ……………………………………. 471 Information Systems – BS in Business Administration ………………………………………………….. 472
Management – BS in Business Administration …………………………………………………………….. 473 Marketing – BS in Business Administration ………………………………………………………………… 474 Multicultural Marketing Communication – BS in Business Administration ……………………… 475
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Project Management – BS in Business Administration ………………………………………………….. 475
Small Business Management – BS in Business Administration ………………………………………. 476
Other Undergraduate Options ……………………………………………………………………………………. 477 Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Programs …………………………………………………………………… 477 Undergraduate Minors ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 485 Minor in Business …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 486 Minor in Communication ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 486
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Project Management ………………………………………………… 487 Project Management Certificates ……………………………………………………………………………….. 487 Graduate Certificate in Applied Project Management …………………………………………………… 488 Project Management Certificates ……………………………………………………………………………….. 488 Graduate Certificate in Auditing ………………………………………………………………………………… 490
Graduate Certificate in Brand and Product Marketing …………………………………………………… 490
Graduate Certificate in Business Management …………………………………………………………….. 491 Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing …………………………………………………………………… 492
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management …………………………………………………. 493
Graduate Certificate in Leadership……………………………………………………………………………… 494 Graduate Certificate in Managerial Accounting …………………………………………………………… 495 Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) ………………………………………………… 495
Master of Business Administration (MBA) …………………………………………………………………. 498 Accounting – Master of Business Administration (MBA) ……………………………………………… 501
Corporate Finance – Master of Business Administration (MBA) ……………………………………. 502 Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Master of Business Administration (MBA) …………. 502 Healthcare Management – Master of Business Administration (MBA) ……………………………. 502
Human Resource Management – Master of Business Administration (MBA) ………………….. 503
Leadership – Master of Business Administration (MBA) ………………………………………………. 503 Marketing – Master of Business Administration (MBA) ……………………………………………….. 503 Project Management – Master of Business Administration (MBA) …………………………………. 504
Self-Designed – Master of Business Administration (MBA) ………………………………………….. 504 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation–MBA …………………………………………………………… 504
MS in Accounting ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 505 Accounting for the Professional – MS in Accounting ……………………………………………………. 507 Accounting With CPA Emphasis – MS in Accounting ………………………………………………….. 508
Self-Designed – MS in Accounting …………………………………………………………………………….. 509 MS in Finance …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 510 Finance With Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®)* Emphasis ……………………………………. 512
Finance With CFA/Investment Emphasis ……………………………………………………………………. 513
Finance for the Professional ………………………………………………………………………………………. 513
MS in Human Resource Management ………………………………………………………………………… 514 General Program – MS in Human Resource Management ……………………………………………… 518 Functional Human Resource Management – MS in Human Resource Management………….. 518 Integrating Functional and Strategic Human Resource Management – MS in Human Resource
Management ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 519
Organizational Strategy – MS in Human Resource Management ……………………………………. 519 MS in Leadership …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 519 Executive Leadership–MS in Leadership ……………………………………………………………………. 522
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Integrated Communication Skills for Leaders–MS in Leadership ………………………………….. 522
Leader Development – MS in Leadership ……………………………………………………………………. 522
Self-Designed – MS in Leadership ……………………………………………………………………………… 523 MS in Management ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 523 Healthcare Management – MS in Management …………………………………………………………….. 525 Human Resource Management – MS in Management …………………………………………………… 526 Leadership – MS in Management ……………………………………………………………………………….. 526
Marketing – MS in Management ………………………………………………………………………………… 526 Project Management – MS in Management ………………………………………………………………….. 527 Strategy–MS in Management ……………………………………………………………………………………. 527 MS in Marketing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 527 MS in Project Management ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 529
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ………………………………………………………………….. 532
Accounting–DBA ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 536 Energy Management–Doctor of Business Administration …………………………………………….. 537
Entrepreneurship – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ………………………………………. 537
Finance – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ……………………………………………………. 537 Global Supply Chain Management – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ……………… 538 Healthcare Management – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ……………………………. 538
Homeland Security – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ……………………………………. 538 Human Resource Management – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) …………………… 539
Information Systems Management – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ……………… 539 International Business – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ……………………………….. 540 Leadership – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ……………………………………………….. 540
Marketing – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ………………………………………………… 541
Project Management – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) …………………………………. 541 Social Impact Management – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) ………………………… 541 Technology Entrepreneurship – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) …………………….. 542
Self-Designed – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) …………………………………………… 542 PhD in Management …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 542
Finance-PhD in Management …………………………………………………………………………………….. 544 Human Resource Management–PhD in Management …………………………………………………… 548 Information Systems Management–PhD in Management ……………………………………………… 552
Leadership and Organizational Change–PhD in Management ……………………………………….. 556 Self-Designed–PhD in Management ………………………………………………………………………….. 559 Post-Doctoral Bridge to Business Administration Certificate ………………………………………… 562
Post-Doctoral Bridge to Management Certificate …………………………………………………………. 565
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences …………………………………………………………………….. 567
School of Counseling …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 568
Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Programs …………………………………………………………………… 568 Undergraduate Minors ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 577 MS in Addiction Counseling ……………………………………………………………………………………… 577 Addictions and Public Health – MS in Addiction Counseling ………………………………………… 581
Child and Adolescent Counseling – MS in Addiction Counseling …………………………………… 582 Family Studies and Interventions – MS in Addiction Counseling …………………………………… 583
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Forensic Counseling – MS in Addiction Counseling …………………………………………………….. 584
Military Families and Culture – MS in Addiction Counseling ………………………………………… 585
State Education – MS in Addiction Counseling ……………………………………………………………. 586 Trauma and Crisis Counseling – MS in Addiction Counseling ……………………………………….. 586 MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling …………………………………………………………………… 587 Addiction Counseling – MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling …………………………………. 591 Career Counseling – MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling ……………………………………… 591
Forensic Counseling – MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling …………………………………… 591 Military Families and Culture – MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling ……………………… 592 State Education – MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling ………………………………………….. 592 Trauma and Crisis Counseling – MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling …………………….. 592 MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling ………………………………………………………… 593
Addiction Counseling – MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling ………………………. 597
Career Counseling – MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling …………………………… 597 Forensic Counseling – MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling ………………………… 597
Military Families and Culture – MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling …………… 598
State Education – MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling ……………………………….. 598 Trauma and Crisis Counseling – MS in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling ………….. 598 MS in School Counseling ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 599
General Program – MS in School Counseling ………………………………………………………………. 602 Addiction Counseling – MS in School Counseling ……………………………………………………….. 603
Career Counseling – MS in School Counseling ……………………………………………………………. 603 Crisis and Trauma – MS in School Counseling …………………………………………………………….. 603 Military Families and Culture – MS in School Counseling …………………………………………….. 604
State Education – MS in School Counseling ………………………………………………………………… 604
Prerequisites for Counselor Education and Supervision ………………………………………………… 604 PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision ……………………………………………………………… 605 General Program – PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision ………………………………….. 610
Advanced Research Methods – PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision …………………. 610 Consultation – PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision ………………………………………… 610
Counseling and Social Change – PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision ……………….. 611 Forensic Mental Health Counseling – PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision ………… 611 Leadership and Program Evaluation – PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision ……….. 612
Trauma and Crisis – PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision ………………………………… 612
School of Psychology ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 613
BS in Psychology …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 613
Addiction – BS in Psychology ……………………………………………………………………………………. 614 Applied Psychology – BS in Psychology …………………………………………………………………….. 615
Child and Adolescent Development – BS in Psychology ……………………………………………….. 616 Criminal Justice – BS in Psychology …………………………………………………………………………… 618 Forensic Psychology–BS in Psychology …………………………………………………………………….. 619 General Psychology – BS in Psychology ……………………………………………………………………… 620 Human Services for Psychology – BS in Psychology ……………………………………………………. 621
Preparation for Graduate Studies – BS in Psychology …………………………………………………… 622 Workplace Psychology–BS in Psychology …………………………………………………………………. 623 Other Undergraduate Options ……………………………………………………………………………………. 624
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Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Programs …………………………………………………………………… 624
Articulations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 632
BS in Forensic Psychology to MS in Criminal Justice Articulation ………………………………… 632 BS in Forensic Psychology to MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management
Articulation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 634 BS in Forensic Psychology to MS in Forensic Psychology Articulation ………………………….. 635 BS in Forensic Psychology to Master of Public Administration (MPA) Articulation ………… 636
BS in Psychology to MS in Forensic Psychology Articulation ………………………………………. 638 BS in Psychology to MS in Psychology Articulation ……………………………………………………. 639 Undergraduate Minors ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 641 Minor in Forensic Psychology …………………………………………………………………………………… 641 Minor in Psychology ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 642
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Organizational Psychology and Development………………. 642
Organizational Psychology and Development Certificate to MS in Psychology ……………….. 643 MS in Clinical Psychology ………………………………………………………………………………………… 644
Counseling – MS in Clinical Psychology …………………………………………………………………….. 647
Counseling (California Track) – MS in Clinical Psychology ………………………………………….. 649 MS in Developmental Psychology ……………………………………………………………………………… 651 General–MS in Developmental Psychology ………………………………………………………………… 653
Administration and Leadership–MS in Developmental Psychology ………………………………. 653 Adult Development and Gerontology–MS in Developmental Psychology ………………………. 654
Child and Adolescent Development–MS in Developmental Psychology ………………………… 655 Health and Human Development–MS in Developmental Psychology ……………………………. 656 International Perspectives–MS in Developmental Psychology ………………………………………. 657
Self-Designed–MS in Developmental Psychology ………………………………………………………. 657
MS in Forensic Psychology ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 658 General Program – MS in Forensic Psychology ……………………………………………………………. 660 Criminal Justice Self-Designed–MS in Forensic Psychology ………………………………………… 661
Cybercrimes–MS in Forensic Psychology ………………………………………………………………….. 662 Family Violence–MS in Forensic Psychology …………………………………………………………….. 662
Legal Issues in Forensic Psychology–MS in Forensic Psychology ………………………………… 663 Military–MS in Forensic Psychology …………………………………………………………………………. 664 Police Psychology–MS in Forensic Psychology ………………………………………………………….. 665
Sex Offender–MS in Forensic Psychology …………………………………………………………………. 665 Terrorism–MS in Forensic Psychology ………………………………………………………………………. 666 Victimology–MS in Forensic Psychology …………………………………………………………………… 667
Self-Designed–MS in Forensic Psychology ………………………………………………………………… 668
MS in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology …………………………………………………. 669
Consulting Psychology–MS in I/O Psychology …………………………………………………………… 671 Evidence-Based Coaching–MS in I/O Psychology_6.11.2018 ………………………………………. 671 General Practice–MS in I/O Psychology_6.11.2018 …………………………………………………….. 672 International Business–MS in I/O Psychology_6.11.2018 …………………………………………….. 672 Self-Designed–MS in I/O Psychology ……………………………………………………………………….. 673
MS in Psychology ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 673 General Psychology – MS in Psychology …………………………………………………………………….. 675 Applied Psychology – MS in Psychology ……………………………………………………………………. 675
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Educational Psychology – MS in Psychology ………………………………………………………………. 675
Health Psychology – MS in Psychology ………………………………………………………………………. 676
Social Psychology – MS in Psychology ………………………………………………………………………. 676 Self-Designed–MS in Psychology ……………………………………………………………………………… 676 Post-Master’s Certificate in Teaching Online ……………………………………………………………….. 677 PhD in Clinical Psychology ………………………………………………………………………………………. 677 Forensic Psychology–PhD in Clinical Psychology ………………………………………………………. 682
Health–PhD in Clinical Psychology …………………………………………………………………………… 685 Industrial and Organizational Psychology–PhD in Clinical Psychology …………………………. 687 Teaching–PhD in Clinical Psychology ……………………………………………………………………….. 689 PhD in Developmental Psychology …………………………………………………………………………….. 691 General–PhD in Developmental Psychology ………………………………………………………………. 697
Administration and Leadership–PhD in Developmental Psychology ……………………………… 697
Child and Adolescent Development–PhD in Developmental Psychology ……………………….. 698 Health and Human Development–PhD in Developmental Psychology …………………………… 698
International Perspectives–PhD in Developmental Psychology …………………………………….. 699
Research–PhD in Developmental Psychology …………………………………………………………….. 699 Teaching–PhD in Developmental Psychology …………………………………………………………….. 699 Self-Designed–PhD in Developmental Psychology ……………………………………………………… 700
PhD in Forensic Psychology ……………………………………………………………………………………… 700 General–PhD in Forensic Psychology ………………………………………………………………………… 705
Criminal Justice Self-Designed–PhD in Forensic Psychology ……………………………………….. 706 Crisis Leadership Management–PhD in Forensic Psychology ……………………………………….. 706 Crisis Response–PhD in Forensic Psychology …………………………………………………………….. 706
Legal Issues in Forensic Psychology–PhD in Forensic Psychology ……………………………….. 707
Self-Designed–PhD in Forensic Psychology ……………………………………………………………….. 707 Victimology–PhD in Forensic Psychology …………………………………………………………………. 708 PhD in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology ………………………………………………… 708
Consulting Psychology–PhD in I/O Psychology 6.11.2018 …………………………………………… 714 Evidence-Based Coaching–PhD in I/O Psychology 6.11.2018 ………………………………………. 714
General Practice–PhD in I/O Psychology_6.11.2018 …………………………………………………… 714 International Business–PhD in I/O Psychology_6.11.2018 …………………………………………… 715 Self-Designed–PhD in I/O Psychology ………………………………………………………………………. 715
PhD in Psychology …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 715 Educational Psychology–PhD in Psychology ………………………………………………………………. 720 Health Psychology–PhD in Psychology ……………………………………………………………………… 721
Research Psychology–PhD in Psychology ………………………………………………………………….. 721
Social Psychology–PhD in Psychology ………………………………………………………………………. 722
Teaching Psychology–PhD in Psychology ………………………………………………………………….. 723 Self-Designed–PhD in Psychology ……………………………………………………………………………. 723 PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership ……………………………………………………………………….. 723 Health Psychology–PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership ………………………………………….. 728 Healthcare Management–PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership ………………………………….. 728
Industrial/Organizational Psychology–PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership ………………… 728 International–PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership …………………………………………………… 728 Public Health–PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership ………………………………………………….. 729
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Teaching–PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership ………………………………………………………… 729
Post-Doctoral Respecialization Certificate ………………………………………………………………….. 729
School of Public Policy and Administration ……………………………………………………………………. 731
BS in Criminal Justice ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 731 Computer Information Systems and Security – BS in Criminal Justice ……………………………. 733 Crime and Criminals – BS in Criminal Justice ……………………………………………………………… 734 Criminal Justice Management and Administration – BS in Criminal Justice ……………………. 734
Homeland Security – BS in Criminal Justice ……………………………………………………………….. 735 Human Services for Criminal Justice – BS in Criminal Justice ………………………………………. 736 BS in Political Science and Public Administration ……………………………………………………….. 737 General Program – BS in Political Science and Public Administration ……………………………. 739 Global Issues and Social Justice – BS in Political Science and Public Administration ………. 740
Law and Legal Studies – BS in Political Science and Public Administration ……………………. 741 Managing in the Public Environment – BS in Political Science and Public Administration .. 743
Public Service Through Civic Engagement – BS in Political Science and Public Administration
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 744
Social Entrepreneurship – BS in Political Science and Public Administration ………………….. 745 Other Undergraduate Options ……………………………………………………………………………………. 747 Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Programs …………………………………………………………………… 747
Articulations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 755 BS in Criminal Justice to MS in Forensic Psychology Articulation ………………………………… 755
BS in Criminal Justice to MS in Psychology Articulation ……………………………………………… 756 BS in Criminal Justice to Master of Public Administration (MPA) Articulation ………………. 758 BS in Criminal Justice to Master of Public Policy (MPP) Articulation ……………………………. 759
BS in Political Science and Public Administration to MS in Nonprofit Management and
Leadership Articulation …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 761 BS in Political Science and Public Administration to Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Articulation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 762
BS in Political Science and Public Administration to Master of Public Health (MPH)
Articulation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 764
Undergraduate Minors ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 765
Minor in Criminal Justice ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 766 Minor in Political Science and Public Administration …………………………………………………… 766
Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice ……………………………………………………………………… 767 Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems ……………………………………………… 768 Graduate Certificate in Government Management ……………………………………………………….. 768
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security …………………………………………………………………. 769 Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management ……………………………………………………………. 770
Graduate Certificate in Public Management and Leadership ………………………………………….. 772 Graduate Certificate in Public Policy ………………………………………………………………………….. 773 Graduate Certificate in Strategic Planning and Public Policy …………………………………………. 774 Master of Public Administration (MPA) ……………………………………………………………………… 775 Criminal Justice – Master of Public Administration (MPA) …………………………………………… 777
Emergency Management – Master of Public Administration (MPA) ………………………………. 778 Global Leadership – Master of Public Administration (MPA) ………………………………………… 779 Health Policy – Master of Public Administration (MPA)……………………………………………….. 780
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Homeland Security Policy and Coordination – Master of Public Administration (MPA) …… 781
International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) – Master of Public Administration
(MPA) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 782 Law and Public Policy – Master of Public Administration (MPA) ………………………………….. 783 Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities – Master of Public
Administration (MPA) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 784 Nonprofit Management and Leadership – Master of Public Administration (MPA) ………….. 784
Policy Analysis – Master of Public Administration (MPA) ……………………………………………. 785 Public Management and Leadership – Master of Public Administration (MPA) ……………….. 786 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation–MPA ……………………………………………………………. 787 Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace – Master of Public Administration (MPA) ……………………. 788 Master of Public Policy (MPP) ………………………………………………………………………………….. 789
Criminal Justice – Master of Public Policy (MPP) ………………………………………………………… 791
Emergency Management – Master of Public Policy (MPP) ……………………………………………. 792 Global Leadership – Master of Public Policy (MPP) …………………………………………………….. 793
Health Policy – Master of Public Policy (MPP) ……………………………………………………………. 793
Homeland Security Policy and Coordination – Master of Public Policy (MPP) ………………… 794 International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) – Master of Public Policy (MPP) …. 795 Law and Public Policy – Master of Public Policy (MPP) ……………………………………………….. 796
Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities – Master of Public Policy
(MPP) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 797
Nonprofit Management and Leadership – Master of Public Policy (MPP) ……………………….. 798 Public Management and Leadership – Master of Public Policy (MPP) ……………………………. 799 Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace – Master of Public Policy (MPP) ………………………………… 799
MS in Criminal Justice ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 800
Behavioral Sciences–MS in Criminal Justice ………………………………………………………………. 802 Cybercrimes–MS in Criminal Justice …………………………………………………………………………. 803 Emergency Management – MS in Criminal Justice……………………………………………………….. 804
International/Global Criminal Justice – MS in Criminal Justice ……………………………………… 804 Homeland Security Policy and Coordination – MS in Criminal Justice …………………………… 805
Law and Public Policy – MS in Criminal Justice ………………………………………………………….. 806 Public Management and Leadership – MS in Criminal Justice ……………………………………….. 807 Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace – MS in Criminal Justice ……………………………………………. 807
MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management…………………………………….. 808 Emergency Management – MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management 810 Global Leadership – MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management ………. 810
Homeland Security Policy and Coordination – MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and
Executive Management …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 811
Law and Public Policy – MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management …. 811 Public Management and Leadership – MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive
Management ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 812 Public Policy Analysis – MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management …. 812 Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace – MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive
Management ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 812 Self-Designed – MS in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management …………….. 813 MS in Emergency Management …………………………………………………………………………………. 813
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General Program – MS in Emergency Management ……………………………………………………… 815
Criminal Justice – MS in Emergency Management……………………………………………………….. 815
Global Leadership – MS in Emergency Management ……………………………………………………. 816 Homeland Security – MS in Emergency Management …………………………………………………… 817 Public Management and Leadership – MS in Emergency Management …………………………… 818 Terrorism and Emergency Management – MS in Emergency Management ……………………… 819 MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership …………………………………………………………….. 820
Global Leadership – MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership ……………………………….. 822 International Nongovernmental Organizations – MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 823 Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities – MS in Nonprofit Management
and Leadership ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 824
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation–MS NPMG …………………………………………………… 824
Self-Designed – MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership ……………………………………… 825 Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) ……………………………………………………………………… 826
General (DPA) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 830
Criminal Justice — Doctor of Public Administration …………………………………………………….. 831 Emergency Management — Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) ………………………………. 832 Criminal Justice (DPA) …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 833
Emergency Management (DPA) ………………………………………………………………………………… 834 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)–DPA …………………………………………………………….. 835
Global Leadership (DPA) ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 837 Health Policy (DPA) ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 838 Homeland Security Policy and Coordination–DPA ……………………………………………………… 839
International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)–DPA ……………………………………….. 841
Law and Public Policy–DPA …………………………………………………………………………………….. 842 Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities–DPA …………………………….. 844 Nonprofit Management and Leadership–DPA …………………………………………………………….. 845
Policy Analysis–DPA ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 846 Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace–DPA ………………………………………………………………………. 848
PhD in Criminal Justice …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 849 Emergency Management–PhD in Criminal Justice ………………………………………………………. 856 Global Leadership–PhD in Criminal Justice ……………………………………………………………….. 860
Homeland Security Policy and Coordination–PhD in Criminal Justice …………………………… 865 Justice Administration–PhD in Criminal Justice ………………………………………………………….. 869 Law and Public Policy–PhD in Criminal Justice ………………………………………………………….. 870
Online Teaching in Higher Education–PhD in Criminal Justice …………………………………….. 876
Public Management and Leadership – PhD in Criminal Justice ………………………………………. 880
PhD in Public Policy and Administration (PPA) ………………………………………………………….. 884 General Program – PhD in Public Policy and Administration (Course-Based) …………………. 889 Criminal Justice–PhD in Public Policy and Administration ………………………………………….. 890 Emergency Management–PhD in Public Policy and Administration ……………………………… 891 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)–PPA ……………………………………………………………… 893
Global Leadership–PhD in PPA ………………………………………………………………………………… 894 Health Policy–PhD in PPA ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 896 Homeland Security Policy and Coordination–PPA ………………………………………………………. 897
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International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)–PhD in PPA …………………………….. 899
Law and Public Policy–PPA ……………………………………………………………………………………… 900
Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities–PPA …………………………….. 902 Nonprofit Management and Leadership–PPA ……………………………………………………………… 903 Policy Analysis–PPA ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 904 Public Management and Leadership – PhD in Public Policy and Administration ……………… 906 Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace–PPA ………………………………………………………………………. 907
Barbara Solomon School of Social Work and Human Services …………………………………………. 910
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) ………………………………………………………………………………… 910 BS in Human Services ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 912 Addiction – BS in Human Services …………………………………………………………………………….. 914 Child and Adolescent Development – BS in Human Services ………………………………………… 915
Criminal Justice – BS in Human Services ……………………………………………………………………. 916 Courts and the Legal System – BS in Human Services ………………………………………………….. 917
Cultural Studies – BS in Human Services ……………………………………………………………………. 918 Global Social Justice and Civic Engagement – BS in Human Services ……………………………. 918
Leadership and Administration – BS in Human Services……………………………………………….. 919 Psychology – BS in Human Services …………………………………………………………………………… 920 Self-Designed – BS in Human Services ………………………………………………………………………. 921
Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Programs …………………………………………………………………… 922 Undergraduate Minors ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 930
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Negotiation ………………………………………. 930 Master of Social Work (MSW) ………………………………………………………………………………….. 931 Addiction Counseling – Master of Social Work (MSW) ………………………………………………… 935
Advanced Clinical Practice – MSW ……………………………………………………………………………. 936
Military Social Work – MSW …………………………………………………………………………………….. 938 Social Work in Healthcare – MSW …………………………………………………………………………….. 940 Social Work With Children and Families – MSW ………………………………………………………… 941
Addiction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 943 Children, Families, and Couples – Master of Social Work (MSW) …………………………………. 943
Crisis and Trauma – Master of Social Work (MSW) …………………………………………………….. 944
Forensic Populations and Settings – Master of Social Work (MSW)……………………………….. 944 Medical Social Work – Master of Social Work (MSW) …………………………………………………. 944
Military …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 945 MS in Human and Social Services ……………………………………………………………………………… 945 General Program – MS in Human Services ………………………………………………………………….. 948
Community and Social Services – MS in Human Services …………………………………………….. 948 Community Intervention and Leadership – MS in Human Services ………………………………… 948
Conflict Management and Negotiation – MS in Human Services ……………………………………. 948 Criminal Justice – MS in Human Services …………………………………………………………………… 949 Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention – MS in Human Services ……………………………………………. 949 Family Studies and Intervention – MS in Human Services …………………………………………….. 950 Gerontology – MS in Human Services ………………………………………………………………………… 950
Global Social Services – MS in Human Services ………………………………………………………….. 950 Human Services Nonprofit Administration – MS in Human Services ……………………………… 951 Mental Health Facilitation – MS in Human Services …………………………………………………….. 951
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Military Families and Culture – MS in Human Services ………………………………………………… 951
Social Policy, Analysis, and Planning – MS in Human Services …………………………………….. 952
Doctor of Social Work ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 952 Addictions and Social Work–DSW ……………………………………………………………………………. 955 Clinical Expertise (DSW) ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 956 Criminal Justice (DSW) ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 958 Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention (DSW) …………………………………………………………………….. 959
Family Studies and Interventions (DSW) ……………………………………………………………………. 960 Medical Social Work (DSW) …………………………………………………………………………………….. 961 Policy Practice (DSW) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 963 Social Work Administration (DSW) …………………………………………………………………………… 964 PhD in Human and Social Services …………………………………………………………………………….. 965
General Program – PhD in Human and Social Services …………………………………………………. 975
Advanced Customized Specialization – PhD in Human Services ……………………………………. 978 Advanced Research–PhD in Human and Social Services ……………………………………………… 979
Community and Social Services–PhD in Human and Social Services ……………………………. 983
Community Intervention and Leadership–PhD in Human and Social Services ………………… 986 Conflict Management and Negotiation–PhD in Human and Social Services …………………… 989 Counseling Specialization (Course-Based) – PhD in Human Services …………………………….. 993
Criminal Justice–PhD in Human and Social Services …………………………………………………… 993 Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention – PhD in Human and Social Services…………………………… 996
Family Studies and Interventions–PhD in Human and Social Services …………………………. 1000 Gerontology–PhD in Human and Social Services ………………………………………………………. 1003 Global Social Services–PhD in Human and Social Services ……………………………………….. 1007
Higher Education–PhD in Human and Social Services ……………………………………………….. 1010
Human Services Nonprofit Administration–PhD in Human and Social Services ……………. 1014 Mental Health Facilitation–PhD in Health and Social Services ……………………………………. 1017 Military Families and Culture–PhD in Human and Social Services ……………………………… 1020
Social Policy Analysis and Planning–PhD in Human and Social Services …………………….. 1024 PhD in Social Work ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1027
Addictions and Social Work–PhD in Social Work …………………………………………………….. 1032 Clinical Expertise–PhD in Social Work ……………………………………………………………………. 1033 Criminal Justice – PhD in Social Work ……………………………………………………………………… 1035
Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention–PhD in Social Work ………………………………………………. 1036 Family Studies and Interventions–PhD in Social Work ………………………………………………. 1038 Medical Social Work–PhD in Social Work ……………………………………………………………….. 1039
Policy Practice–PhD in Social Work ………………………………………………………………………… 1041
Social Work Administration–PhD in Social Work ……………………………………………………… 1042
Course Descriptions …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1044
Student Success Courses …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2035
Courses …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2036
For Students in Quarter-Based Programs …………………………………………………………………… 2036 Doctoral Writing Assessment …………………………………………………………………………………… 2044 Master’s Students (Semester-Based) …………………………………………………………………………. 2044 Student Readiness Orientation …………………………………………………………………………………. 2045
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Introduction
About Walden University
Walden University is an accredited institution that for more than 45 years has provided an
engaging learning experience for working professionals. Our mission of producing
scholar-practitioners has attracted a community of extraordinary students and faculty, all
sharing a common desire to make a positive social impact—to make a difference.
Highlights of Walden’s commitment include:
• Diverse and comprehensive core curriculum: Walden University provides students the intellectual foundation necessary to see the interrelationships among
the central ideas and means of expression that are specific to the disciplines. This
foundation supplies a context for knowledge and makes possible the cross-
fertilization of ideas to enhance creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.
• Student-centeredness: Our faculty and staff are devoted to helping students balance their education with their personal and professional lives. Walden’s
library, tutoring, and other student services also provide essential resources.
• Real-world application: Degree programs are developed by scholar-practitioners who continually assess courses to make sure they are current and relevant.
• International perspectives: Walden University is part of the Laureate International Universities global network of more than 80 accredited campus-
based and online universities in 28 countries, serving more than 1,000,000
students around the world. Students in the Laureate International Universities
network have an unprecedented opportunity to expand their international outlook
and gain insights that they can apply directly to their professions.
• Positive social change: We believe that knowledge is most valuable when put to use for the greater good. Students, alumni, and faculty are committed to
improving the human and social condition by creating and applying ideas to
promote the development of individuals, communities, and organizations, as well
as society as a whole.
• Scholar-practitioner model: Our goal is to help students become scholar- practitioners by challenging them to integrate scholarly research with their own
expertise as skilled practitioners in their fields.
History
“I learned this, at least, by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the
direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will
meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”
—Henry David Thoreau, Walden (1854)
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“Evidence for the failure of higher education is all around us,” wrote Harold L. “Bud”
Hodgkinson in a 1969 issue of the journal Soundings. “Many of our brightest students are
telling us that higher education is insulating them from reality rather than assisting them
to peel off its infinite layers.” Though more a critique of the academy than a blueprint for
a new institution, “Walden U.: A Working Paper” helped inspire the university that bears
the name made famous by Henry David Thoreau.
As Hodgkinson was writing about the need for change in higher education, two New
York teachers, Bernie and Rita Turner, fresh from graduate work at the New School for
Social Research, were becoming interested in effecting social change by developing a
new kind of institution for higher education: one that focused on significant problems
affecting society from the vantage point of the professional and one that permitted
professionals the opportunity to continue working while earning a degree. Thus, Walden
University was born.
Walden began by offering a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree focused on dissertation
research for midcareer professionals who had postponed finishing their doctoral degrees.
Conferring its first degree in 1971 and implementing a formal curriculum in 1977,
Walden provided learner-centered programs to professionals in education, business, and
government who pursued doctoral degrees in related disciplines, including health and
human services. In 1982, Walden’s academic office moved from Bonita Springs, FL, to
Minneapolis, MN, in an effort to gain accreditation in a region that nurtures innovative
education. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools granted Walden
University full regional accreditation status in 1990.
After more than 20 years with the university, satisfied that it was well-established, the
Turners decided it was time to move on. Don Ackerman, a partner in a venture capital
firm in Florida, became the university’s owner and chairman of the board in 1992. It was
at this time that today’s Walden began to emerge as an online university with curricula
that emphasized a scholar-practitioner philosophy: applying theoretical and empirical
knowledge to professional practice with the goal of improving organizations, educational
institutions, and whole communities.
To further advance access to higher education, in 1995, Walden offered its first master’s
degree, the Master of Science in Educational Change and Technology Innovation. The
web-based PhD in Psychology program was introduced in 1997, and after a rigorous 2-
year self-study process, the North Central Association reaccredited the university for 7
years in 1998.
In February 2002, following the transfer of majority interest in Walden University from
Ackerman to Sylvan Ventures, the university began changing from a graduate institution
to a comprehensive university, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. In
2004, Ackerman sold his remaining interest in Walden to Laureate Education, Inc.
(formerly Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc.).
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In January 2005, Walden University merged with National Technological University, an
online engineering graduate school also owned by Laureate Education, Inc., providing the
university reach into another major profession in need of access to high-quality
education. With this change in ownership, the university has made significant
improvements in its infrastructure, its faculty, and its student services. Walden was
reaccredited by the North Central Association for another 7 years in 2005. The
university’s curriculum for the master’s program in nursing was accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in 2006.
Each year, the university continues to expand its offerings, with new programs recently
added in education, psychology, healthcare, public administration, and management. In
2008, Walden named its College of Education in honor of Richard W. Riley (the former
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education) and launched teacher preparation and
special education endorsement programs.
To support its mission to increase access to higher education for working adults, in 2008
Walden launched full bachelor’s programs in such areas as business administration, child
development, and psychology. Walden also created a third online peer-reviewed journal:
the Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences. Similar to Walden’s other two
journals, the Journal of Social Change and the International Journal of Applied
Management and Technology, this journal promotes research findings and encourages
dialogue between scholars and practitioners.
In 2009, Walden’s MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling received accreditation by the
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Walden also
introduced additional technology to better address the needs of its students. Services
include a fully digital library, a Career Services Center with practical online tools, Virtual
Field Experiences (VFE®), and MobileLearn®, which enables students to download
course content for use on mobile devices.
In 2010, Walden celebrated its 40th anniversary. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE) granted accreditation to Walden’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) Completion Program for 5 years and reaccredited the Master of Science in
Nursing program for 10 more years. Also in that year, Walden awarded Nelson Mandela
an honorary doctorate degree.
The PhD in Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA), and BS in Business
Administration programs were accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business
Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in 2011. That same year, President Bill Clinton
addressed more than 4,700 graduates from 39 countries at Walden’s 46th Commencement
Ceremony, saluting their commitment to higher education while urging them to turn good
intentions into positive change.
In 2012, Cynthia G. Baum, PhD, was named the ninth president of Walden after serving
as vice president of the College of Health Sciences and the College of Social and
Behavioral Sciences and, more recently, as executive vice president of Walden. The
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Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership received accreditation by the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), which was
considered a significant milestone in Walden’s more than 40-year history of educating
educators. Continuing the commitment to high-quality education, the Doctor of Business
Administration (DBA) program was accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business
Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
The year 2013 was significant for several reasons: The Higher Learning Commission
(HLC) reaffirmed Walden University’s accreditation for 10 years, the maximum period of
time granted. The next reaffirmation of accreditation is scheduled for 2022–2023.
Walden also marked a milestone as it celebrated its 50th Commencement Ceremony on
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, with more than 600
graduates and 2,800 guests. The newest alumni are part of a graduating class of nearly
6,000 students representing 50 U.S. states and 65 countries who have completed their
bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or education specialist degree programs at Walden during
the past 6 months. Also, Walden University’s dedicated day of service to others—a
tradition of carrying out its mission of positive social change—became Global Days of
Service, a week-long international event.
Additionally, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, in its first year of
eligibility, received professional accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE), and the BS in Information Technology program was
accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET.
In July 2014, Walden celebrated its 52nd Commencement with its largest graduating
class in attendance. Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former secretary of state, addressed more than
1,100 graduates and 5,500 guests, faculty, administration, and staff. Rice received an
honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa degree, from Walden. The newest
alumni included the first graduates from the Executive Master of Business
Administration (EMBA) program and were part of a graduating class of nearly 5,500
students representing all 50 U.S. states and more than 70 countries.
The PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and MS in Marriage, Couple, and
Family Counseling programs were accredited by the Council for Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). These programs joined the
university’s already accredited MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program,
making Walden one of the few institutions that offers these CACREP-accredited
counseling programs online.
2015 marks Walden’s 45th anniversary. Jonathan Kaplan became Walden’s president, and
the university continued its trend of forward-thinking education by introducing Tempo
Learning®, a self-paced, competency-based education experience. Walden’s first
program to utilize this format is the MS in Early Childhood Studies.
In 2016, Walden University’s School of Social Work and Human Services was officially
renamed the Barbara Solomon School of Social Work and Human Services to honor Dr.
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Barbara Solomon for her contributions as a social work professional and scholar
throughout her 50-year career. Dr. Solomon’s research and work have focused on
improving social and mental health care services for underrepresented populations. As a
board member, she has been an integral advisor for Walden’s social work and human
services programs.
This year, Walden University achieved another milestone when our Master of Social
Work (MSW) program achieved accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education
(CSWE)–making Walden the first fully online institution to offer a CSWE-accredited
MSW program. Graduating from a CSWE-accredited program is required for licensure in
most states and helps our MSW graduates advance in their field.
2016 was also a pivotal year for Walden’s undergraduate students. The College of
Undergraduate Studies became the Center for General Education (CGE). This shift
allows students to focus more intensely on their particular discipline while enabling our
educators and administrators to develop exemplary general education courses.
Today, the university’s academic programs are organized under the following academic
units:
Walden University’s Academic Structure
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership
• School of Education and Professional Licensure
• School of Higher Education, Leadership, and Policy
College of Health Sciences
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Nursing
College of Management and Technology
• School of Information Systems and Technology
• School of Management
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• School of Counseling
• School of Psychology
• School of Public Policy and Administration
• Barbara Solomon School of Social Work and Human Services
Walden’s academic offices are located in Minneapolis. The administrative
offices are headquartered in Baltimore.
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Vision, Mission, and Goals
Vision
Walden University envisions a distinctively different 21st-century learning community
where knowledge is judged worthy to the degree that it can be applied by its graduates to
the immediate solutions of critical societal challenges, thereby advancing the greater
global good.
Mission
Walden University provides a diverse community of career professionals with the
opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they can effect
positive social change.
Goals
• To provide multicontextual educational opportunities for career learners.
• To provide innovative, learner-centered educational programs that recognize and
incorporate the knowledge, skills, and abilities students bring into their academic
programs.
• To provide its programs through diverse process-learning approaches, all resulting
in outcomes of quality and integrity.
• To provide an inquiry/action model of education that fosters research, discovery,
and critical thinking and that results in professional excellence.
• To produce graduates who are scholarly, reflective practitioners and agents of
positive social change.
Social Change
Walden University defines positive social change as a deliberate process of creating and
applying ideas, strategies, and actions to promote the worth, dignity, and development of
individuals, communities, organizations, institutions, cultures, and societies. Positive
social change results in the improvement of human and social conditions.
This definition of positive social change provides an intellectually comprehensive and
socially constructive foundation for the programs, research, professional activities, and
products created by the Walden academic community.
In addition, Walden supports positive social change through the development of
principled, knowledgeable, and ethical scholar-practitioners, who are and will become
civic and professional role models by advancing the betterment of society.
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University Outcomes
Walden University strives to produce graduates with the knowledge, skills, and abilities
to:
1. Facilitate positive social change where they work, in their communities, and in society.
2. Use their knowledge to positively impact their profession, communities, and society.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
4. Apply their learning to specific problems and challenges in their workplace and
professional settings.
