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PhD Public Health

Level: Doctoral
Language: English
Category: Public Health

Rating: 4.8 out of 10
(7 reviews)



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Rip Off Big Time
April 30, 2011
I am currently attending Walden's purported PhD Public Health program and I have to tell you, it's a major joke on the students. The professor, who also earned his doctoral degree from Walden, does not disseminate any useful information, and forget about lectures as there are none, not even PowerPoint presentations. He makes very casual comments in response to the students' posts and never offers anything substantial. He grades the assignments but it is clear ...

PhD in public health
January 17, 2011
Overall, my experience at Walden has been good. The only thing I don't like is that not every staff is knowlegeable and consistent in answering our questions. For example, I have asked different enrollment and academic advisors regarding the PhD in Public Health accreditation and when we can start our dessertation. My enrollment advisor told me she didn't know about public health program accreditation, and my academic advisor told me it is not accredited. So ...

I have had a great experience at Walden
April 10, 2009
I have had a great experience at Walden. This is my second year at Walden and I am in the PHD in Public Health/Epidemiology program. So far I have had excellent support, the teachers that I have had have responded to questions in a timely manner. Academic advising and financial aide have been outstanding in their response to my problems/issues. Walden is not just a diploma mill the materials are rigorous and you actually have ...

Walden University Doctoral Program
April 9, 2009
I am a student in the Education Specialist program at Walden University. I thought I was making progress and doing well. But when I began my final class, problems begin to plague me. I have no idea if or when I will finish. They added a new clause which lets future students know you could be in the program indefinetly: Neither the provisions of this guide, nor the acceptance of students to the University through ...

Don't believe poor reviews
December 27, 2008
I am quite surprised that people call Walden a "diploma mill" and must argue that Walden has provided a challenging program, among very competitive students and professionals. It is absolutely false that Walden professors hand-out A's and allow students to plagiarize. I am in my 2nd year of the PhD Public Health program, and maintain a 3.8 GPA. This has been earned by spending ~20 hours a week in each class, on challenging assignments that ...

Walden sucks; no ceph accreditation
September 29, 2008
They are very misleading. They are not CePH accredited so the degree is worthless.

PhD Public Health Walden University Beware!
April 21, 2008
I am presently attending Walden University, PhD Public Health, and I have to say that I am deeply disappointed. I am presently working on my dissertation and this has been a horrible experience and huge mistake (financially) on my part. First, for PhD Public Health students the lack of faculty available to fill the mandatory dissertation committee (3 faculty) is a problem that must be changed ASAP if Walden wishes to continue with this program. ...

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Sept. 19, 2010, 3:06 a.m.
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I agree, a simple search pulls up 100's of jobs that don't require CEPH!
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Aug. 19, 2010, 9:24 p.m.
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Jared, have you attempted to search for federal employment? Walden is highly respected by the feds.  Good luck!
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July 12, 2010, 8:20 p.m.
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I finished my PhD with Walden University, and I am running into some problems. I can't get a job anywhere. They all want me to have CEPH accreditation. Unfortunately, this is not required for PhDs, but they still want it. 

I can't find a job and this is nuts.

Jared
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July 1, 2010, 7:16 a.m.
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All I can say is....oh S%#t!!
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Feb. 10, 2010, 1:25 a.m.
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I believe that CEPH accreditation applies only to the MPH -- to the Master's level. I plan to obtain my MPH from another school that is CEPH-accredited (DMU is CEPH accredited, fully online, does not require a GRE and is very affordable). Then I am considering completing my studies with a PhD at Walden. I am less worried about where my PhD comes from as long as my foundational Master's level is universally accepted. 

By the way, as part of your consumer education, you should know what CPH stands for. That is Certified in Public Health. It is not necessary to have, but nice to have. It is a new professional accreditation or recognition of professionals in public health. It is IMPOSSIBLE to sit for that exam, unless you graduate with a CEPH-accredited MPH degree because that is one of their requirements. Therefore, all Walden graduates would be excluded. See: publichealthexam.org/. The future employment landscape may evolve and become more competitive, so why make a decision that could limit you for the rest of your life? 

I recommend that anyone considering applying to public health school attend an annual APHA convention. That is the American Public Health Association. They have an expo hall full of schools, as well as other public health organizations.  It helps to talk with the schools directly and compare answers.   You will likely meet representatives on the admissions teams of the universities.  It is a bit expensive, but is a worthwhile investment in your future and will put you one step ahead of students in your first year's class. You can also attend workshops. I have gone 2 years in a row.
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Aug. 19, 2009, 5:44 a.m.
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There are some issues with the Public Health program, however, I believe the university is addressing these problems. One other posting indicates Walden is not CEPH accredited, and that is true, however, it is a fully accredited university and CEPH accreditation is not required to (have) for some and (earned) for others, to be a reputable program and a valid degree. They need to review what is required to have CEPH accreditation. I, too, have had problems with my dissertation committee, but those issues have been resolved. Since that time, I have an outstanding committee and, with their guidance, my research is doing EXACTLY what it was designed to do! Like all other universities, there are problems, but there were problems with my undergrad university as well as the college where I earned my MPH. 

For someone who wants a free ride to receive a diploma, Walden is not the university to attend. It takes work and Walden faculty will tell you that you will not be spoon fed - you will earn your degree. Since I have been in this program I have found that I can be in a professional atmosphere and can talk the talk, and walk the walk! No, it's not an easy ride at Walden and yes, there are issues that need to be resolved. However, these need to be in the right perspective.
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