Walden University

PhD Programs details provided below.

 

Business and Management

Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences

Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Today’s managers face unprecedented challenges driven by a global economy and technological innovation. To be an effective leader, you need the knowledge, confidence, and credentials that come with a respected degree—one you can earn online while contributes Schooling to the success of your organization.

Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences

By fostering an applied-research approach to topics that matter most to you, this program prepares you to be the go-to expert in your area. This program will broaden your knowledge and hone your research, critical-thinking and writing skills. The international community of experienced faculty supporting this program has prepared many alumni for second careers in publishing, teaching and consulting.

Specializations

General Program

Engineering Management

Finance

Information Systems Management

Knowledge Management

Leadership and Organizational Change

Learning Management

Operations Research

Self-Designed

 

 

Public Administration

Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

As a professional in the public sector, you’re dedicated to making a difference in your community. But in today’s highly politicized environment, the right degree is essential to getting your voice heard. With Walden’s flexible distance-learning formats, you can earn a higher degree without sacrificing your commitments to your family or constituents.

Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration

To advance a new vision for policy-making, service delivery and resource management, you need a grounding in scientific inquiry and scholarship. With numerous specializations, an international network of experienced faculty and students, and opportunities to tailor your studies to your interests, this program will give you the knowledge, confidence and out-of-the-box thinking to influence public policy.

Specializations

• General Program

• E-Government

• Emergency Response Policy and Coordination

• Health Services

• International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)

• Knowledge Management

• Nonprofit Management and Leadership

• Public Management and Leadership

• Public Policy

• Public Safety Management

  

 

Education

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) With a Specialization in Teacher Leadership

Ph.D. in Education

Walden shares your commitment to education. Whether you’re a teacher who wants to improve student achievement at the classroom, district, or state level; a college administrator pursuing a leadership role; or a professional seeking to offer your experience as a university professor, Walden has an education degree that can help you reach your goal.

 

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) With a Specialization in Teacher Leadership

This program was developed for high-performing classroom teachers who are passionate about teaching and lifelong learning. As a Doctor of Education, you will broaden your sphere of influence so that you can shape the future of education in your school, district and community. The Ed.D. is ideal if you aspire to positions such as professional development coordinator, department chair or university faculty member.

Ph.D. in Education

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

Specializations

• General Program

• Adult Education Leadership

• Community College Leadership

• Early Childhood Education

• Educational Technology

• Higher Education

• K–12 Educational Leadership

• Special Education

• Self-Designed

  

 

Psychology

Ph.D. in Psychology

You’ve dedicated your career to making a difference. But to reach your professional goals, the right degree is essential—even required. Walden’s online programs offer the flexibility and real-world skills you need to achieve personal and professional advancement. Ph.D. in Psychology.

 

Ph.D. in Psychology

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.

Specializations include:

• General Educational Psychology

• General Research Evaluation

• Clinical Psychology

• Counseling Psychology

• Health Psychology

• Organizational Psychology

• School Psychology

  

 

Public Health

Ph.D. in Public Health

Ph.D. in Public Health
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.)

 

Walden's public health program—one of the only distance-learning programs of its kind—gives you the real-world skills and knowledge you need to promote wellness, disease prevention and health promotion in your community.

Ph.D. in Public Health

By combining research skills with a deep understanding of the medical, social, ethical and economic factors that affect a community’s well-being, you’ll be able to develop effective solTech Schoolings to significant public health problems. With a theory-to-application model and a diverse network of experienced faculty and students, this program will prepare you to influence social policy and empower citizens in our global community.

Specializations

• Community Health Promotion and Education

• Epidemiology

  

 

Human Services

Ph.D. in Human Services with a Specialization in Counseling

Ph.D. in Psychology

Every day, you face a broader range of complex issues in an increasingly diverse population. With a Ph.D. in Human Services, you’ll acquire the action-oriented research skills and context-sensitive knowledge you need to continue improving the lives of others. Ph.D. in Human Services

With a Ph.D. in Human Services, you’ll be recognized as an expert in a variety of public service settings. This research-intensive program—one of few offered at a distance—will equip you with action-oriented research skills and context-sensitive knowledge you can apply in such roles as adjunct faculty member, licensed independent social worker or social services manager.

Specializations

• Clinical Social Work

• Counseling

• Criminal Justice

• Family Studies and Intervention Strategies

• Human Services Administration

• Social Policy Analysis and Planning

• Self-Designed

You may also be interested in the following degree programs and specializations:

• Ph.D. in Psychology

• Ph.D. in Health Services

• M.S. in Psychology

  

 

Counseling

Ph.D. in Human Services with a Specialization in Counseling

Ph.D. in Psychology

With a degree that’s focused on counseling, you’ll gain the confidence, credentials, and knowledge you need to achieve more for yourself and your clients. Walden’s distance-learning format connects you to the insights of your peers and allows you to master new skills while continuing to advance in your organization.

 

Ph.D. in Human Services with a Specialization in Counseling

The Counseling specialization in Human Services is designed to help you promote positive, health-oriented growth and change in today’s diverse communities. By learning and applying developmental theories, you’ll be able to help others achieve greater psychological, social, academic, vocational and ethical development.

Ph.D. in Psychology

Becoming a change agent in your community, organization and profession requires an ability to integrate theory, research and methods of scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice that incorporate cultural and individual diversity. With a Ph.D. in Psychology, you’ll be better prepared to help individuals and groups with family, mental health, career and educational issues.

Specializations

• Counseling Psychology (Licensure)

• Clinical Psychology (Licensure)

You may also be interested in the following degree programs and specializations:

• Ph.D. in Psychology

• School Psychology (Licensure)

• Ph.D. in Human Services

• Clinical Social Work

• Family Studies and Intervention Strategies