Psychology professionals face increasing challenges in meeting the complex needs of diverse individuals, groups, and organizations. At Walden, we understand the education needs of today�s psychology professional better than anyone. Our psychology graduate programs have a history of preparing psychology professionals to fully excel in today�s health care settings, private practices, and global...

The Ph.D. in Public Health program focuses on seeking solutions to significant public health problems and applying and integrating new knowledge into public health research and practice settings. The curriculum is focused on community health, including medical, social, political, ethical, and economic factors that contribute to an overall well-being of a public health system and to the community...

The Epidemiology specialization focuses on the scientific understanding of the causes, distribution, control, and prevention of disease in populations.

The Community Health Promotion and Education specialization focuses on the medical, social, political, ethical, and economic factors that contribute to an overall well-being of public health systems and the communities they serve.

The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions become increasingly intertwined. To have robust communities, leaders must have the vision to create plans, develop policies, and manage resources across economic sectors. As a result, we need leaders in public service whose...

As governmental institutions apply 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.

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�...

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 P.P.A. program with a health services specialization...

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...

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...