Accelerate Into Master’s
Go further faster with Walden’s Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) program. Designed for dedicated undergraduate students who plan to continue their education and pursue a master’s degree, the AIM option offers high-achieving students the opportunity to earn graduate credits while completing their B.S. in Health Studies.
When you select the AIM option, you can choose graduate courses as electives. Credits earned in these courses may be applied toward Walden’s Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program, allowing you to save time and money when earning your master’s degree.
Depending on your individual progress, you may complete your master’s degree in as little as 18 months after completing your undergraduate coursework. Plus, you can qualify for a 15% tuition reduction*† when you enroll in your master’s program.
Up to 22 credits from the following list may be applied toward the M.P.H.:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| PUBH 5101 | Principles of Communication in Public Health | 2 |
| PUBH 5002 | Essentials of Public Health: A Case Study Approach | 4 |
| PUBH 5115 | Social, Behavioral, and Cultural Factors in Public Health | 4 |
| PUBH 5125 | Biostatistics | 4 |
| PUBH 5145 | Epidemiology | 4 |
| PUBH 5165 | Environmental Health | 4 |
Note: It is recommended that students complete PUBH 5101 Principles of Communication in Public Health prior to enrolling in any other M.P.H. courses. Further, students should elect to enroll in PUBH 5145 Epidemiology only after their successful completion of PUBH 5125 Biostatistics.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the AIM option, you must meet the following requirements:
- Complete all general education and core requirements associated with your bachelor’s degree program.
- Obtain approval from the program director.
- Maintain an overall GPA equal to that required for admission to the associated master’s degree program.
- Have no “incomplete” grades.
- Be in good financial standing.
You must achieve a grade of B or better in your master’s-level classes in order to apply their credits toward your master’s degree.
For more information, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
*Not valid for Tennessee residents.
†Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition.
