Online Masters Degree in Social Science
Walden University is an accredited graduate institution offering advanced degrees online to professionals who work to make a difference in the lives of children, the health of a community, or the success of an organization.
Walden degree programs include management, education, health, human services, psychology, engineering, and IT. Our academic standards are high, our faculty is experienced, and our curriculum is rigorous. The Walden distance-learning approach optimizes relevance and depth of learning by letting students share experiences with peers here and abroad.Since 1970, Walden has stayed true to its mission: serving the higher education needs of professionals who work for positive social change. Our programs help students achieve their personal enrichment and career advancement goals. Our graduates, in turn, enrich and advance the lives of countless others they serve.Accreditation
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.
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Featured Programs [9]
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Degree
As governmental and nongovernmental institutions increasingly overlap and evolve, the demand for well-educated management professionals to excel in public service continues to grow. Walden�s Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program prepares public/nonprofit professionals to excel in this increasingly complex, politicized, intersector environment.
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) / E-Government Degree
As governmental institutions apply new technological advances in communication and policy development, the evolution of e-government spells important changes in how they operate and relate to constituents. Using technology effectively and ethically is a new and important challenge to democratic institutions.
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) / Emergency Response Policy and Coordination Degree
Today�s complex public safety environment demands smart policy on emergency response strategies. Walden�s specialization in Emergency Response Policy and Coordination prepares homeland security professionals to implement protective measures without compromising individual rights and freedoms. With this knowledge, students are equipped to effectively develop policy to protect individuals�...
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) / Health Services Degree
Americans have seen radical changes in the health care industry over the past several years. They�ve watched it go from an independent structure to a collection of major business enterprises, which in turn have changed the way health care is delivered. As the health care environment changes, managers must quickly adapt to succeed. Walden�s M.P.A. program with a Health Services specialization...
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) / International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOS) Degree
In an era of increasing globalization, it is important for leaders of nonprofit organizations and government departments at the local, state, and national level to know how to operate in an international environment. This specialization explores how countries organize, regulate, and foster nongovernmental activities; how international intergovernmental organizations operate; and how...
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) / Knowledge Management Degree
This specialization prepares students to develop innovative solutions to their organizations� most critical challenges through the comprehensive creation, sharing and use of knowledge and the effective education of adult learners. The curriculum is focused on organizational change (e.g., Total Quality, Six Sigma, re-engineering, Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award) and organizational...
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) / Nonprofit Management and Leadership Degree
As governmental and nongovernmental institutions increasingly overlap and evolve, the demand for well-educated management professionals to excel in public service continues to grow. Walden�s M.P.A. program prepares public/nonprofit professionals to excel by understanding how to work with government and business to address shared issues.
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) / Public Management and Leadership Degree
Fundamental, rapid, and unpredictable change is ubiquitous in public administration, making leadership more critical than ever before. This specialization provides professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills to assume the interrelated responsibilities of managing and leading during a time of change in any area of public administration. This specialization prepares individuals to take...
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) / Public Policy Degree
Policy shapes the workings of government and its partners. This specialization provides a critical context within which organizations and individuals act in a democratic society. It will prepare you to function knowledgeably within this context and to work collaboratively to help shape public policy development and implementation.