Walden University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Degree Type: Master of Science in Nursing masters Doctor of Nursing Practice doctorate
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
*All nursing faculty members are doctorally-prepared across a broad spectrum of specialties. *Walden uses cutting-edge technology to provide an unmatched online classroom experience. *Walden offers lifelong learning with degree programs from bachelors to doctoral. *All students have continued access to external national & international nursing experts/leaders who serve as faculty members, media-video speakers, clinical/practicum perceptors, DNP project mentors and on selected SON committees.
School type	Proprietary
Grad programs CCNE accredited	Yes
Corresponding undergraduate program CCNE accredited	Yes
Grad programs NLNAC accredited	No
Corresponding undergraduate program NLNAC accredited	No
Terms	Historically, the MSN has been a semester based program. Starting in the Fall 2012, the MSN program will be quarter based.

Program Offerings

Online master's in nursing degree programs	2
Concentrations with highest demand
Nursing education
Concentrations offered
Nursing practitioner Nursing administration/leadership Informatics Nursing education
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
Adult/geriatric – primary Family/primary care

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

50

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	Yes

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	13 full-time; 147 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time; 100% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	N/A
Average experience teaching online courses	5 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	N/A

Class Size

Average class size	22
Maximum class size	26

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	N/A

Retention

One-year retention rates

N/A

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	N/A
Program target time to graduate	N/A
Required time to earn degree	5 years