Walden University Comments

Walden expects students to have the ability to work independently. If you are looking for a fake doctorate you are in the wrong place. The work is challenging and rewarding. Dissertations are not for everybody and certainly take time. It took me four years to the date. Ask around....most Ed.d recipients take 4-5 years, at least. Walden is a great school with high expectations. 

Walden is no longer the school that it was. I have no idea who they hired that convinced them to change up  look and the requirements in the classroom but it has become a circus. The new tech. side of it is difficult, hard to navigate, inconsistent and I am looking to transfer by June of 2012 to another school. The new group assignments keep you busy 7 days a week, trying to schedule required meetings when the entire group is and can be there makes it stressful and when group members don't complete their assignments the whole team suffers so it is no longer individual based learning. With these added assignments I hardly have time to read and get my other work in on time; learning is no longer happening as I am cramming and barely keeping up each week with just one class...no, this is not what I signed up for and for the amount of money that you pay per class, trust you me, you can do much better somewhere else! It has become a complete nightmare, no longer flexible, just don't do it,you have options!

I applied in December 2011 to Walden university to do master in public health on line and I have an Associate of Science degree in nursing from Mother Pattern college of health sciences in Liberia. But my Advisor Mr. D. Horney advised me to change my course to BSc in public health and which I have agreed to do,please contact mr. Horney and give this information.I will be awaiting for any feedback via my email adress. 
Thanks
David S. Kollie

I am currently completing my PhD at Walden and have found the majority of faculty to be knowledgeable and helpful.   Some faculty are better than others, but that can be said of any university!  Walden is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and NCA.  Online programs are not for everyone, and require the student to be self-motivated, dedicated to learning, and have a strong desire to pursue a graduate degree.   My courses have been challenging and required several hours of work.  Overall, my experience at Walden has been positive and worthwhile.  As a single mother that works full-time, Walden has been an ideal way for me to get a PhD.  I have to wonder if the people making negative comments about Walden really put forth a true effort to be successful in their courses.  If you are looking for a quick and easy way to get a degree that requires little effort on your part, then Walden is not for you!  

Walden University has been a great experience for me.  I am in the process of completing my proposal and am looking forward to graduating in 2012.  The on-line experience is challenging and requires that you be a disciplined, self-starter, and possess a burning desire to pursue your educational goal no matter what obstacle comes before you.   My advice would be to treat any excuse that you or others give you as an obstacle -- and hurdle it! 

Go Walden

Sooner or later everyone will realize that Walden is the ivy league school of online schools.  :)

As I approached my last quarters for the Certificate in Clinical Child Psych, I experienced computer difficulties with one of the nonrequired classes and performed poorly. I had already been approved for the practica (final requirement) and actually completed it with a 'successful' grade of passing. Then, I attempted to retake the class that I was 'unsuccesful' in, accepted the financial aid on-line, only to be told after drop/add had passed and the disbursement date had passed, that I was not going to receive the aid. Then, to make matters worse, the aid I was to receive, stayed on their web site for another month! They finally 'deleted' it from their website a few weeks prior to the end of the quarter. Needless to say, I am considering all legal options against Walden University, including purchasing time on a billboard in Baltimore to warn others.

Just a little note, Walden is still trying to get me to pay this ever since drop/add ended, yet, they can take the loan that I accepted up to 180 days after the quarter! STUDENTS BE WARNED!

As I approached my last quarters for the Certificate in Clinical Child Psych, I experienced computer difficulties with one of the nonrequired classes and performed poorly. I had already been approved for the practica (final requirement) and actually completed it with a 'successful' grade of passing. Then, I attempted to retake the class that I was 'unsuccesful' in, accepted the financial aid on-line, only to be told after drop/add had passed and the disbursement date had passed, that I was not going to receive the aid. Then, to make matters worse, the aid I was to receive, stayed on their web site for another month! They finally 'deleted' it from their website a few weeks prior to the end of the quarter. Needless to say, I am considering all legal options against Walden University, including purchasing time on a billboard in Baltimore to warn others.

Just a little note, Walden is still trying to get me to pay this ever since drop/add ended, yet, they can take the loan that I accepted up to 180 days after the quarter! BE WARNED!

If you want to have a sound knowledge and achieve your goal,just go to walden university to update your knowdlege. walden university is there for you to update your skill and knowledge from activty to productivity, you will be better in future and express yourself where ever you. walden is my mentor,and I will continue be the ambasador of this great university for ever.

Hi,
I was looking for a good Psychology school and I read so many recommandations for your school.
I would like to enquire about the possibility of studying a Master in Psychology. I have a bachelor degree in finance but I like Psychology and I'm considering a career change.
Where should I start? and What degree should I get?

Thank you very much for your help.

Hi Walden,

My question is, "DO you Have Mentors that Can help with APA memory"  and is Pocket Guide 2009 still up-to-date?

It was announced today that the 42nd President of the United States, William "Bill" Clinton, will be the commencement speaker at Walden University's summer commencement in July. 

Waiting for responses. 

I earned my PhD from The College of Management and Technology at Walden University in 2009. I do not regret my decision. I am a professor at a 118 year old traditional university. 

Simply put...Most of the people who are posting negatively on this blog either struggled, dropped out of Walden, or never attended the institution. 

Walden is not for everyone. College isn't for everyone. You either have what it takes or you don't. If you're looking for coddling, Walden definitely is not the place. On the other hand, if you're serious about learning and want to be successful, I will recommend Walden without reservation.

Dr. Gourmand I would love to speak with you about your experience at Walden University and how it turned into a professorship for you. I am very interested in getting my DBA or PHD in Leadership. 

The worst school ever! Nothing but lies! Please do not go to this school!

i need help. After completing Bachelor level from Walden University(distance learning), can i get admitted into any bangladeshi regular University for doing Masters level? Help me Please! Be kind of me. Thank's to all

I began my studies at Walden University iin 2007. All my experiences with Walden have been above average. My first contact was with a Walden advisor who was very good at understanding my needs and goals and steered me in the right direction. Once accepted, I was given a mentor . I am currently working on a PhD in K-12 Leadership. I could not have asked for a better mentor. He responds to me within 24 hours when I need something. Every course I had has been exciting and challenging. Many other reviewers have felt the courses were not challenging. I believe you get out of it what you put into it. The professors for every course I have had was always available and very helpful. I work extremely hard at my courses. I am currently 3 courses away from starting my dissertation proposal and I am looking forward to it. Walden told me the average time to finish a PhD is 5.3 years. So far I am at it for 3 years. I may even finish sooner than expected. I think Walden University offers a lot for students. I enjoy going to the residencies. I learned a great deal from them. I think there is one drawback; finances. Going to school is extremely expensive. I am in debt of $65,000 as of now and is still climbing. I feel the money and time is worth it because in the end, I will be able to fulfill occupational goals I otherwise could only dream of.

William,

I am in the PhD program for Public Policy and Administration.  I have my Masters in Public Administration from a nationally recognized school in public policy, a brick and mortar school. The Walden program focus is on social change, writing effectively, and APA - the goal is for you to become a scholar-practitioner.  It takes a ton of your personal time, on average about 10-20 hours a course per week, especially in the beginning.  As you move through the curriculum things get easier because you understand what is being asked of you, your research skills greatly improve, as do your abilities to defend and argue policy.  Do the work, do it on time, give it time and energy and you will do fine.  Walden doesn't accept students younger than 24, and on the PhD level you will immediately find professionals already in their careers.  Be prepared to dedicate a few years for this process.  I am in my last two classes, and I start my dissertation next quarter.

You caught my attention Roger.  The greatest thing is learning how to digest old disciplines with an emphasis on a new sound approach.  I am just learning about our world from a small box.  I have been learning how to write better.  I am learning that quoting something from another is harder still, especially when you don't write it down.  How did you manage this.  I dealt in administration in a block style context, short words, spelled out for acronyms, but for another.  One thing I forget, is the changes to the formulation of setting up different talking papers and essays, outside of class and keeping correction.  The manual is overwhelming until I got to the PocketGuide APA (2009.  Is there a better more efficient way without having to go through the writing center for everything and wait as time passes on other issues? 

Has anyone gone through the DBA programme at Walden? If yes, how long did it take to complete, how much did it cost, did you feel that the faculty stalling to generate more revenue?

What makes one thing that attending a IVY university is all of that. I know plenty of people that attended these universities and they still cannot find a job.  Again this goes to show it is not where you earned your degree it is how you use it. 

Look at some of these entertainers, a quite of few of them graduated from IVY Universities, with a degree in some field they never will use.

There is no way I am going to pay the money that these schools are asking for and then do not use the degree.  Many of these entertainers do not need a degree to do what they are doing.

Hi Robin, It's not so much the Ivy League as it is the educational pursuit.  I wanted a college that emphasized a strong ethics.  I wanted courses that challenged my thoughts.  I like the word empirical thinking and if I stay poor my motive for college here, is that I live and can meet people who think outside the box!

I received my MBA from Walden University August 2009 I was just offered a much better job making more then I am currently making now.. 

At my present job I find myself constantly having to prove my ability to perform a task, and not getting any compensation for it, only criticism, so I decided that it was time for me to move on. My goal was to stay on with my present employer and move up, but when there are people, that are envious of your accomplishments, they will do all they could to place stumbling blocks in your path.

Like the previous comment posted, it is not where you receive your degree from but how you use it.  I really enjoyed taking classes with Walden, the whole staff and my classmates were very supportive and encouraging to me.

There were times I wanted to give up because of issues that I was dealing with at home.  But with the help of everyone involved I was able to complete my education.

I just want to say thank you to the Walden staff for your help and support.

Congratulations Robbin, You bring tears of joy.  It is inconceivable that you would not be appreciated for the spirit to succeed!  Congratulations sister!

Has anyone had any experience with the PhD in Management or the Phd in Public Policy and Administration?  I want to earn a degree and publish along the way so I can obtain a tenure position at a University.  I like Walden because I can work full time and still earn a terminal degree which will allow me to teach.  Right now I have 4 years of work experience.  What are my chances of getting into Walden (my MA degree is from Georgetown) and how hard is it to publish with faculty here?

Can anyone in the Master's in Psychology program tell me about how many hours a week you are studying, etc.?  Is it really possible to do this and work fulltime?

William, are you kidding or just nuts? Ask your professors in Georgetown whether they would recommend Walden and follow their advice. I am not sure most of them know what Walden is.

Walden; or Life in the Woods. Sounds familiar?

@Point, now you are making up facts.  Walden doesn't state it has 300K+ graduates, it has 36,000.  Stop making up information.

Walden University is a quality University. I see no evidence to support otherwise. Currenlty I am enrolled in two graduate courses from two different psychology degree programs. These courses are: Abnormal Behavior (FPSY-5720) and Cognitive Psychology (PSYC-5235). I would put the educational rigor of these two classes against any B&M or alternate online program.

@Point?

It wasn't a student, it was a faculty member who hasn't even published that paper.  Of which was presented to the morons running Iran's National Bank.

How is the masters in public administration? I would like to hear from current and/or former students of the program. Thanks.

Why on earth did someone just write random things about a graduate at Walden doing something?  This is not a testimonial of the school.  It is a great accomplishment for the student, but when you graduate 300K+ students, a few are bound to stick.

Dr. Reza Hamzaee, a faculty member in the School of Management, presented his paper, “An Economic-Financial Approach to Ethical Sentiments and the World Financial Crisis” at the 20th annual Oxford Round Table, hosted by Oxford University March 21–26, 2010. His paper was awarded an Oxford Round Table certificate and is being considered for publication. In July 2010, Dr. Hamzaee presented two days of banking seminars on risk management and banking investment management to top management personnel and senior financial managers at Bank'e Mellat, the Nation’s Bank of Iran.

HA HA, just add the ww w to the link.

forbes.com/2010/08/01/higher-education-student-debt-opinions-best-colleges-10-harkin.html

"I was wondering why Walden has so many more credit requirements than the University of Phoenix Buisness Mngmt. BS."

Because Laureate wants more of your money.

My daughter attends Walden but she almost quite her second semester in the Psychology Master’s program. She had a teacher for History and Systems that was just awful! She would berate students in from of everyone in the class. She told one student to go back to school to learn to read and write. What a bitch. My daughter put in a complaint with the head of the Psychology dept and asked her please not to mention her name to this teacher.
Guess what, she told the teacher her name and what class was in. This teacher then went after my daughter and made the semester miserable for her. She thought of quitting but would not let that teacher get the best of her. So, she worked her butt off. She did not fail the class but she did get a D. She has stuck it out with Walden and is now in their PhD program. She has had some really good teachers and she had to take the class she got the D in again and passed with an A. I asked her if she would recommend Walden and she said no. I still cannot believe the head of the dept betraying her like that. In this case it was all about the crap teacher and not about the student. Attend Walden at your own risk and good luck to ya.

"Will Never Go To Walden", Do you know what the best thing has been, the "online schooling".  There are rules, formalities but you don't have to find that teachers aren't up to snuff.  Online allows for freedom to communicate effectively, and to find a medium to learning.  This is what I find at Walden University.  Maybe things are not right for your daughter but you and your daughter can help to see correctness if you are right.

I also attend Walden.  Started the journey in 2009 spring and am getting ready to begin my proposal.  I have really enjoyed my time at Walden.  If the staff in the school of Management to be just terrific.  On-line schooling isn't for most people.  It requires that you go far beyond what is being ask of you.  I have had some very difficult course especially the reserach classes, but I still (with a great deal of effort on my part) was successful. 

You really have to want it. Walden's KAM program (Im in a mix model some classes and 3 KAMs) has prepared me for my dissertation.  I speak to others in PhD programs and they are given nothing like this to assist them in getting use to writing a lot.  

I have had a difficult instructor but figured out how to deal with it.  In Walden as in life, you will find folks that challenge you.  I have a mentor and he is just outstanding.  I speak to him maybe 2 or 3 times a month and more often now that I have started my dissertation. 

The residencies have been just wonderful.  I have met so many truly intelligent and creative people.  I for one am so glad I chose Walden.  I should be graduating in 2012.  

1st your review is not credible because Walden does not give out letter D grades. They are either A B C, Fail or Satisfactory.  There is no Ds in graduate school.

2nd If your daughter let's words from a Professor get under her skin then she needs to learn to toughen up. In the real world career competition is more than just berating. It is cut throat competition. 

Sorry all the things mentioned in your review do not equal what the policy Walden has.

I was wondering why Walden has so many more credit requirements than the University of Phoenix Buisness Mngmt. BS.

....the fact that you can't make a "good" sentence is enough reason that you need to enroll at the traditional university. Walden likes students who can write. You probably would have ended up being dismissed from your program anyway.

My Walden experience was a waste of time and money. If you want to attend Walden go fot it but I never will again. I've enrolled in a traditional University and I'm much happier that I ever was at Walden.

'68.5% of its students published in peer review journals
95.1% of its students presented at a conference
46.8% of its students have written books'

Biggest bunch of BS I have ever heard.  For the three years I taught at Walden I only had a handful of students published, much less writing books.

If you are truly an ex Walden faculty I would be shocked. Professionals going on a rampage against a former employer is like a child getting mad at mommy or daddy for taking away something. That is why your review is very much questionable.

Walden is a fine school. I make fine money with my education from there. I could care less what others think - it is accredited so - if you hate my degree, so be it. Others will hire me and my ego does not require an Ivy League school approval. OH and Survival of the Fittest is BOTH Darwin and Spencer, so the joke is on Renee.

I am considering entering the MSN ( master of science in nursing) program in the fall.  Any comments?  I have a BSN from a traditional state university but need an online program at this time to complete my education.  
paws

@Tara LMAO. Anyway is the Masters of Public Administration good? If so please explain, I'm looking to start my masters this fall. Right now I hold a Bachelors of Legal Studies from Hodges University and I am a Paralegal. In my position I don't really need a masters but, I wan't to gain a government paralegal position. So I figure this will help me out and also compliment the legal matters that I already know. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

You're a woman... it's part of your job. And if you do not know how to do those things, including serve a man.... then your parents have failed you.

Will Walden show me how to tie my shoes and bake chicken?

Harvard is just a school like any other. Walden is a school too like any other. It is what you do with what you learn. John Kaplan the president of Walden received his PHD from Harvard. The Harvard based methods in mathematics, however, are not very good. I am glad to say I am still attending Walden.

Goodness, stop bickering, people! This is ridiculous! I came here to read individual opinions - not to listen to tedious arguments and immature "I'm smarter" matches. Come on, say what you have to say, and let others judge for themselves. Enough with the back and forth, for God's sake.

I read today where President Bill Clinton accepted a role as Honorary Chancellor of Laureate Education, the world's largest university network. Laureate has an international student body of over 600,000 students with 40,500 of them belonging to Walden. Walden's College of Education is also affiliated with one of the most well respected and highly regarded secretaries of education in the USA, the Honorable Richard Riley. Walden is dedicated to creating and  sustaining a “culture of evidence” in which data on achievement on student learning and the experiences which support student learning are continuously collected, analyzed, and shared for the purpose of continuous program improvement.  Most universities don't do this. 

So what, Walden doesn't have a football team. Walden’s total student population is more than 77 percent female, and women represent more than 65 percent of students in undergraduate programs. Walden graduate students are 62 percent white and 30 percent black, while undergraduates are 42 percent white, 28 percent Hispanic/Latino and 27 percent black. Walden students are most heavily represented by the 30–39 age demographic, but there is significant representation among 24–29-year olds, 40–49-year olds and 60-plus-year olds. 

More than 85 percent of Walden students are satisfied or highly satisfied with Walden. More than four out of five students (83 percent) are satisfied with all or most of the faculty they’ve interacted with at Walden. More than half report that the quality of instruction at Walden is far above or above their expectations, and 85 percent of Walden students are likely or highly likely to recommend Walden to others. Walden alumni also reported high satisfaction rates: 95 percent reported being highly or very satisfied with their alma mater.

Here are more numbers:
68.5% of its students published in peer review journals
95.1% of its students presented at a conference
46.8% of its students have written books

I have not seen this kinda data from any other university. All of this comes from the available institutional data.

Renee, Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection is commonly referred to as "survival of the fittest". It was used to justify aggressive business practices during American Industrialization and racism during slavery. 

My children were taught that in both high school and college. They attended excellent schools. My daughter in in graduate school at  Washington University and that was the first thing out of her mouth when I asked her (she is in clinical psychology) 

I just pulled my daughter's psychology book and Herbert Spencer isn't mentioned at all. Perhaps this "blunder" may be a direct reflection of a failed education system? However, I do not think it's anything to laugh at or reason to drop a degree program.

What killed Walden for me? In a psychology class, one of the students referred to Charles Darwin's theory of "Survival of the Fitness." All I could do is laugh my butt off. Herbert Spencer, not Charles Darwin, coined the phrase "Survival of the Fittest." What is worse, the professor didn't correct him.

Hello Dr. G... you sound like one of the regular enrolment counsellors who frequent this site.  Dead give away is calling dissenter's "Walden Drop-outs."

That is a complete lie, JW. 

I know two women in the clinical psych program who just finished their practicum hours and internship; and can sit for the license exam to be licensed in Minnesota. They have been in these programs for at least 5 years and are active with APA as well as Psi Chi. 

Walden's program does not guarantee licensure... no program can... but if/when these ladies pass the exam, they will be able to practice in the state of Minnesota.

Check the facts please.

A woman I work with started a Ph.D. program in psychology at Walden. She was convinced that she would have no problem being licensed to practice here. Thinking that I might like to increase my salary with a Ph.D., I contacted the state licensing agency and asked about licensing Walden graduates. They informed me that since the state of Minnesota where Walden is technically located would not license it's graduates in the program that they would not accept her degree as valid in this state either. Perhaps this could help others  with questions about whether Walden is right for them. Apparently, it depends on what state you would like to be licensed.

All I'm saying is that after attending both schools, SUNY is with out a doubt the better school. I'm learning more and I don't get the feeling that the only reason the school is taking an interest in me is to get to my tuition dollars. If someone wants to attend Walden, go ahead I don't care. However, after reading some of the posts on this site one would get the feeling that Walden is right there with Harvard. People need to know that for the amount the school is charging in tuition and the quality of education that they are providing, there are better options and SUNY Albany is definately one of them.

I got my Master's from an accredited state institution in a program that wasn't accredited.  That same program at Walden is accredited and it isn't an easy accreditation to get (CACREP).  That right there shows me that Walden is doing what it takes to be a reputable institution.

You act like academics can't get a faculty appointment elsewhere. Professors change universities all the time; depending on the offers they receive.

You don't know what the "Colorado System" is? poor soul

Gerald... apparently you're full of crap. You're a Walden Dropout. 

For those who know how to read and have common sense here is a link that addresses Walden University accountability...

waldenu.edu/About-Us/33555.htm

it was the Kelly Conference in Education

"G" in an earlier post you said that you were faculty at a Christain University and now its "The Colorado System" (Whatever the hell that is). Which is it? Or, are you just completely full of crap??

Really!!! Well that should be pretty easy to verify. What was the conference and when was your presentation??

That's funny.... I presented research at a peer reviewed conference at University at Albany representing Walden University just last year. Walden must not be that bad.

Took 3 masters level courses in the school of education. (Waste of money) Transferred to SUNY-Albany and I am much happier. Walden is definately not the best option. Do your homework before you make the same mistake I did.

Walden U has a channel on YouTube that provides real testimonies from real graduates. Check it out.

Walden Recognized....before I began my doctoral program at Walden I had the same fears. I googled Walden alumni or Walden doctorate etc and was able to connect with quite a few Walden Alumni about their experience and post grad opportunities. Walden also has an ambassador program that will put you in place with alumni. 

Lets start off by making one thing clear, a Walden doctorate will open doors for you. However, like most institutions, it won't guarantee you any tenured positions..etc. especially if you do not have a strong publication record..etc.

I teach for the Colorado system and am on tenure track. I have a colleague who has had her PhD since 2004 and is now tenured at a state university in Mississippi. 

Walden is not a second-class citizen... it actually has made a positive name for itself. Its graduates are doing great things in academe but have worked hard to get there. When I got hired into the Colorado system the thing that impressed them most was my publication record. They were not concerned where I had earned my master's degree or my doctorate. Most of my interview questions centered around my research. 

Also we need to keep in mind that tenure track is not the goal or ending point for every doctorate. There is so much more to being a doctor than that... look at administration, consulting, research, and/or simply teaching. 

ponder.waldenu.edu/c/ponder_27650.htm

I am wondering how respected a Walden PhD is?  I am curious as to what the name implies to other colleges?  Has anyone here graduated from a Walden PhD and teaching in tenure at a university?  I have been exploring options and understand Walden is not a traditional university and seen as a second class citizens by some, but I want to hear true stories and not just listed reputations of people who "think" these things.  Thus, I want people who have a Phd from Walden, teaching in tenure, to respond.

I got my BS at Kaplan University. It was the worst mistake I ever made. Their finance dept is the worst I have ever seen. But so was Marshall University in Huntington, WV. But at least at Marshall I was treated like a human being and not some idiot for asking a question. My professor and friend from another school recommended Walden. Then I checked with our Prison system and they highly rated Walden as the best online school they recognize. Matter of fact I can work for them and they will pay for my school loans only if I get my masters from Walden. A lot of other psychologists also recommended Walden. What school does not have a screwed up financial dept? And a lot of colleges have teachers that don't care. I ignore them and read and do more papers. I have talked to a lot of Walden grads and they highly recommended Walden. They do say that a lot of the teachers don't care, but what they  give you to study is top notch. I checked out U of Phoenix and almost signed up with them. Then red flags went up all over. Just before classes started I got a call that kaplan sent them blank transcripts. When I started withdrawing then they bent over backwards to say it was just a mistake and everything was fine. I quickly withdrew and upon the recommendation of my friends and professors, I went straight to Walden. I have also found out that the CJ system does recognize Walden in California, so the person that knocks Walden that it isn't recognize, I would like to know if they would contact Walden and let the school know. They need a heads up on any state not recognizing their degrees.

I am a student at Walden University and I must say that starting off, the school is fine with regard to the courses. You will get some instructors that are a little more harsh and not welcoming and that takes away from the learning experience but I think that most people can push through that and hope to not get the same instructor twice. My problem is with the administration. It is not easy getting help and they seem a bit disorganized. They pass you from one department to the next, over and over again and what it comes down to is that no body knows the answers and seems to be able to assist you as a student. Email support and phone support...you get the same results and I am considering transferring because of the continued lack of support and general professionalism from the administration (Registrar, Academic advising etc). The enrollment process if fairly smooth but after that it doesn't look all that great. It is more than frustrating and it shows you just how interested they are in your education which doesn't appear to be at all unfortunately. They need to improve this area quick and in a hurry or hire new people to do it correctly because they can lose a lot of students this way.

I work for the federal government. I attend Walden as of 2010. It's simple. The federal government acknowledges Walden as a fully accredited institution of higher learning. So they will pay for my education there, and promote me when I graduate. If it's good enough for a federal job, I feel that the only ones complaining are not really comparing ALL of the pros and cons. Let's be fair. Virtual education is here to stay. Yes, traditional universities offer on-line classes, as I have attended these too, but they are very limited and you cannot get all of the required classes "on-line", which is the point if you have a good full time job that you are not willing to give up to attend class; So for me another degree will get me promoted.  As long as there is a demand in todays market place for on-line degree programs, they will exist. I am glad they do. I find that my Walden classes are just as demanding as classes I have taken at a local university.  I think some (few) employers are still not thinking outside the box and it is hard for them to accept non-traditional education. That is too bad. I mean really, at least these people are trying to get educated! Isn't that the main goal that will benfit everyone and help the job market? So no matter how they do it, or how much it cost, they still get it done. That's what it's all about anyway.

where is your research published? Show support that these journals have that level of acceptances. 

If you can't... shut up.

I see no top journals here.  Most of the articles you posted have acceptance rates above 60% and some even 100%.  Well, I guess that is the Walden mentality though, since they have no admissions requirements, 100% of people get in.  How can you be proud to get in a school like that?!?!?!  I would be embarrassed!

Dr. David Metcalf, a faculty member in the College of Management and Technology, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Questionmark 2010 Users Conference on March 14–17, 2010, in Miami.  

Dr. Stephen Morreale, a faculty member in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences co-authored “Homeland Security and the Police Mission” in the Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (2009: Vol. 6, Issue 1).

Dr. Lucy Morse, a faculty member in the College of Management and Technology, co-authored Managing Engineering and Technology (5th ed., Prentice Hall, 2010). 

Dr. Howard Moskowitz, a faculty member in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, co-authored “Tips to Winning Grants” in the American School Board Journal (May 2009). 

Dr. Irmak Renda-Tanali, a faculty member in the College of Management and Technology, co-authored “Towards an Integrated Policy of Risk Management: A Critical Analysis of Turkey and France” in the International Journal of Emergency Management (2009: Vol. 6, Issue 1).

Dr. James Schiro, a faculty member in the College of Management and Technology and The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, co-authored “Downsizing and Organizational Change Survivors and Victims: Mental Health Issues” in the International Journal of Applied Management and Technology (2009: Vol. 7, Issue 1).

Dr. Manoj Sharma, a faculty member in the College of Health Sciences, recently co-authored Essentials of International Health (Jones and Bartlett, 2010) and Practical Stress Management: A Comprehensive Workbook for Promoting Health and Managing Change Through Stress Reduction (5th ed., Benjamin Cummings, 2010). Sharma also co-authored the following articles: “Predictors of Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking Among Asian Indian Students Based on Social Cognitive Theory” in the American Journal of Health Studies (2009: Vol. 24, Issue 2); “Using Social Cognitive Theory to Predict Safer Behaviors in African American College Students” in Acta Didactica Napocensia (2009: Vol. 2, Issue 2); “Meta-Analysis of School-Based Childhood Obesity Interventions in United States and United Kingdom” in International Quarterly of Community Health Education (2008–2009: Vol. 29, Issue 3); and “Development and Pilot-Testing a Social Cognitive Theory-Based Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity in Kentucky” in International Quarterly of Community Health Education (2008–2009: Vol. 29, Issue 1). 

Dr. Juan Stegmann, a faculty member in the College of Management and Technology, authored Strategic Value Management: Stock Value Creation and the Management of the Firm (John Wiley, 2009).

James Stewart, a Ph.D. in Psychology student, was a finalist for the 2009 Rising Star Award at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colo., where he is an instructor and coordinator in the criminal justice program. 

Dr. Margaret Terry, a faculty member in the College of Health Sciences, co-authored “Feasiblity Study of Home Care Wound Management Using Telemedicine” in Advances in Skin and Wound Care (2009: Vol. 22, Issue 8).

Dr. Jeffrey Weaver, a faculty member in the College of Management and Technology, authored the following books: Strategy Development and Applied Management (Lambert Academic Publishing, 2009); Collective Bargaining and Safety Concerns (Lambert Academic Publishing, 2009); Comparing Leadership Competencies Among Senior Army Leaders (Lambert Academic Publishing, 2008); Problem Definition (Lack of Leadership): An Example of a Dissertation and How to Define Each Chapter (Lambert Academic Publishing, 2008); and How to Write a Business Plan: A Master’s Thesis Project (Lambert Academic Publishing, 2008).

Dr. Ana Donaldson, a faculty member in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, authored “Definition To Practice: Translating the Definition into an IT program” in TechTrends (2009: Vol. 53, Issue 5), and co-authored “Online Professional Development: Considerations for Early Childhood Educators” in Dimensions of Early Childhood (2009: Vol. 47, Issue 5).

Dr. Gail Ferreira, a faculty member in the College of Management and Technology, authored “Exploring Consumer Perceptions of Global Branding and Iconization” in The Refractive Thinker: Research Methodology (2009: Vol 2.).

Dr. Regina Galer-Unti, a faculty member in the College of Health Sciences, authored “Guerilla Advocacy: Using Aggressive Marketing Techniques for Health Policy Change” in Health Promotion Practice (2009: Vol. 10, No. 3). Dr. Galer-Until co-authored “Incorporating Advocacy Training into Professional Preparation Programs” in the American Journal of Health Studies (2009: Vol. 24, Issue 1) and “Educating for Advocacy: Recommendations for Professional Preparation and Development Based on a Needs and Capacity Assessment of Health Education Faculty” in Health Promotion Practice (2009: Vol. 10, No. 1). 

Dr. Rebecca J. Heick, a faculty member in the College of Health Sciences, co-authored “Occupational Injuries Among Emergency Medical Services Providers in the United States” in the Journal of Occupational Environmental Health (2009: Vol. 51, Issue 8). 

Dr. Cheryl Holly, a faculty member in the School of Nursing, co-authored “The Case for Distance Education in Nursing” in the Journal of Online Teaching and Learning, (2009: Vol. 5, Issue 3);“Nurses Skill Level and Evidence-Based Practice” in the Journal of Nursing Administration (2008: Vol. 38, Issue 11) and “Online Teaching: Challenges for a New Faculty Role” in the Journal of Professional Nursing (2008: Vol. 24, Issue 4).

Dr. Asoka Jayasena, a faculty member in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, co-authored Innovative Teaching: Handbook for Secondary School Teachers (2009: Sri Lanka Ministry of Education) and Teaching-Learning Methodologies (2009: Sri Lanka Ministry of Education). Both books are published in English, Sinhalese and Tamil.

Dr. Evelyn Johnson, a faculty member in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, and Lori Smith, a Ph.D. in Education student, co-authored How RTI Works in Secondary Schools (Corwin Press, 2009).

Susan McGilloway, an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling student, presented “Tools and Techniques for Transitioning Students to Post Secondary Education” at the National College Transition Network Conference on Nov. 17, 2009, in Providence, R.I.

Jodine Burchell, a Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences student, presented at the Fifth Annual Business and Leadership Symposium on Sept. 28–29, 2009, in Hays, Kan. Her paper, “The Practical Application of Transformational Theory vs. Complexity Leadership Theory on the Challenges of Leading IT Software Development Teams” was accepted for publication in the Journal of Business and Leadership. 

Dr. Gary Burkholder, vice president for academic affairs and faculty member in the School of Psychology, was quoted in a Sept. 2, 2009, article in Campus Technology about MobileLearnSM , Walden’s online course-content delivery tool that allows students to access course materials in a format that best fits their own individual learning style.

Dr. Richard Bush, a faculty member in the College of Management and Technology, authored Technologies to Support Interactive and Connective OD (3rd ed., Pfeiffer, 2010).

Dr. Tom Cavanagh, a faculty member in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, co-authored 147 Tips for Teaching Peace and Reconciliation (Atwood Publishing, 2009). 

Dr. Frank A. Colaprete, a faculty member in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, authored Mentoring in the Criminal Justice Professions: Conveyance of the Craft (Charles C. Thomas Publisher, 2009).

Dr. Jacqueline Derby, a faculty member in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, authored “A Study of Rural Teachers Taking Part in Informal Professional Development Using the Virtual World Second Life” in Texas Business and Technology Educators Association Journal (2009: Vol. 11, Issue 1).

Interesting comments since I was here last. The professor I just had for my Psychology class not only has a PHD but he is a licensed Psychologist with more than 6 sub-specialties. The course was rigorous and the professor was involved every step of the way. Dr. Randall Oberhoff was his name.

Even worse! You have more profound research coming out of Walden than you do University of South Africa.

Ok. To quote Bon Jovi..."Have A Nice Day"!!!!

Even worse! You have more profound research coming out of Walden than you do University of South Africa.

HaHa October 21, 2009 at 9:18 p.m.

Dragnet that's not even an American degree! Please. Institutions in America and all over Europe have been warned about hiring people with Australian degrees


Umm. University of South Africa. Gee whiz

I am currently a Walden Univ MPH student and to be completely honest I am just saddened by all the negative comments. I feel like a made a VERY bad decision to begin this program. Can ANYONE offer an honest positive perspective on the MPH program to a new student?

Thanks

Congratulations on an argument well made, I love your perspective and you're spot on!  

I have enjoyed reading all the back & forth as I have just applied to join Walden to do an MSc in Mental Health Counseling and want to get a good overall feel for both negative and positive feedback before I commit myself to $40,000 in student loans.

Good luck to all current students (wherever you are based) and ongoing promotions to those who have already graduated!

Charlotte

Sad, you mentioned that you're in the MPH program and have been saddened by the negative comments. But what about the positive comments? What about the success rates of Walden MPH graduates? 

Why are you in the program if you're going to let anonymous comments change your mind? 

What made you enroll in the program? What objective factors exist that makes you think you made a bad decision to enroll?

Hi Charlotte.. you've joined a great program. The MSMHC program is CACREP accredited and your residencies will be very rewarding.

Best of luck to you.

How is customer service bad if Walden is only wanting to separate you from your money? If that was truly the case, then customer service should have been excellent... wouldn't you say? Wouldn't that be the best way to get your money?

You also stated that you considered Walden for your doctorate, leaving the implication that you did not enroll.

You say that you're "much happier" but how can you make such a comparison when you have nothing to compare? How are you comparing your experience at UoN(L), which offers online doctorates, to Walden when you've never enrolled?

Now you're a doctoral student... so I tend to expect a much higher level of thinking from you. 

Best,

Me

It is my experience that Walden is only interested in seperating You from your money. I am a working high school teacher and was looking at Walden to get my doctorate in education...The customer service was bad to say the least. 

I am now working on my doctorate at The University of Nebraska and I am much happier. I cannot in good faith recommend Walden to anyone.

FYI, I am scheduled to complete my Ph.D. in June of 2010 with a 4.0 GPA. And before some moron begins ranting about how Walden is a "degree mill", know that I was recently offered (and accepted) a full-time faculty position. The hiring university looked at multiple writing samples and asked where I developed my skills. When I told them I polished my skills at Walden University (and NOT my state university, where I had received my undergraduate degree), they said they were not surprised - as one of their other faculty members received his doctorate there as well.

I just LOVE how the brick and mortar diehards rag on a superior online university like Walden out of ignorance. People fail at Walden University because, unlike brick and mortar schools, someone doesn't hold your hand the entire time. You also do not score participation points by sitting in a class and telling some snotty professor what he/she wants to hear. You actually have to (gasp!) READ, RESEARCH, and APPLY CRITICAL THINKING. 

Bottom-line: If you want a higher education experience bereft of personal initiative and responsibility, Walden University is NOT for you. If you want to complete a program that will assist you in becoming a superior academic, Walden is the ticket.

"Walden University," exhaustion setting in, so my mistake.

Well,I am very busy with my studies and work as a professional tutor, however, keep in mind is a very challenging University and there are assignments and papers to prove it, like mine, per request.

Dragnet that's not even an American degree! Please. Institutions in America and all over Europe have been warned about hiring people with Australian degrees.

Prove it. Prove that Walden does not have any academic rigor?

Do you have a Ph.D.?


Working on it at UNISA. Thanks for asking.

I believe that the advice you've been given is pretty solid. I applied for a tenure track position about a year or so ago at Johns Hopkins and was even invited for a campus interview. I was ABD at the time and they were really interested in my work: mostly because I was well published and had done a lot of lectures and presentations. 

To make a long story short, they ended up not filling the position due to extreme budget cuts and they decided to use available funds to "develope current full-time faculty" versus hiring junior faculty.

I have a PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences and there are a lot of opportunities available. You just need to make sure that you position yourself for life after graduation (publishing and presenting).

I am interested in pursuing a Phd at Walden University in Applied Management and Decision Sciences.  I understand this website is no valid source of information, so total negative and positive responses should not be given.

My goal is to teach at a local University like Johns Hopkins, Towson, Loyola, or Maryland.  Has anyone on this site, who has earned a Phd from Walden, had the chance to publish and do community service through the University?  If so, what journals were you publishing in (e.g. acceptance ratings).  These schools all offer the advice that the degree matters, but publishing matters more (Hopkins was the most lenient on degrees ironically).  I was told by Towson and Loyola that the chances are slim to get in faculty with a Phd from Walden, but the other two were fine with it, pending publications.  My thought is that if Hopkins accept me, the others have to.

Thanks!

-Bob

It sounds to me like Dominic is just another soul to add to the attrition rate. He/She entered Walden with unrealistic expectations and wanted to be handed a degree. It may be pretty safe to assume that Dominic will be a DROP OUT.

You go to their website that was created to instill some type of inert pride concerning your potential as a mover and shaker of the world. They refer to their students as scholar/practitioners, a high minded concept evoking visions of change for the better. They invite you to their movie-laced world, where higher education holds the promise of a utopian society, filled with happiness. Similar to a television commercial for prescription drugs.

Yet some don’t quite make it to the Walden version of paradise. Or their adventure along the way is filled with a special nightmare that only bureaucrats can devise. Walden’s financial aid department is pre-eminent in this world where one’s promise is crushed and caste in the refuge. No doubt self-serving, it’s only natural that they swell with pride each time they destroy someone. They’re obligations are far more important than a human life, so they make arbitrary and capricious decisions in secret, while their neglect to inform is quite intentional. This is a special gift, no doubt.

I beg you by all means go to Walden University. Where untold numbers of students are wastrel to their rhetoric. And as you watch in vein as all that you’ve worked for is taken away from you, thank Walden University for the special honor.

Dominic Perino – current student of general psychology

Prove it. Prove that Walden does not have any academic rigor?

Do you have a Ph.D.?