Walden University
  • International
  • myWalden
  • Alumni
  • Contact
  • 1.866.492.5336
  • Request Info
  • APPLY NOW
  • Degrees & Programs
    • Degree Levels

      • Doctoral
      • Master's
      • Bachelor's
      • Education Specialist
      • Endorsement Programs
      • Certificates
    • Areas of Study

      • Business and Management
      • Communication and New Media
      • Counseling and Human Services
      • Criminal Justice and Emergency Management
      • Education
      • Health Sciences
      • Information Technology
      • Nursing
      • Psychology
      • Public Policy and Administration
    • Colleges and Schools

      • Riley College of Education and Leadership
      • School of Counseling and Social Service
      • School of Health Sciences
      • School of Information Systems and Technology
      • School of Management
      • School of Nursing
      • School of Psychology
      • School of Public Policy and Administration
      • College of Undergraduate Studies
    • Individual Courses

      • Counseling and Social Service
      • Education
      • General Education
      • Health Sciences
      • Management and Technology
      • Nursing
      • Psychology
      • Public Policy and Administration
      • Course Listings
  • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Tuition and Fees

      • Tuition-Reduction Options
      • Limited-Time Savings

      Federal Financial Aid

      • How to Apply
      • Eligibility
      • Forms
      • FAQ
      • Changes for 2012-2013
      • Terms and Conditions
    • Grants and Loans

      • Federal Pell Grants
      • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
      • TEACH Grants
      • State Grants
      • Federal Direct Loans
      • Graduate Plus Loans
      • Parent PLUS Loans
      • Private Loans
    • Scholarships

      • Advancing Public Health Excellence (APEX)
      • Commitment to Social Change
      • Dave Palmer Military
      • National Public Service
      • Nurses of the Year
      • Presidential
      • Richard W. Riley College of Education Scholarships
      • Teacher of the Year
      • Todd Benson Scholarship
    • Fellowships

      • Don E. Ackerman Research Fellowship in Educational Leadership
      • Fellowship in Research and Applications for Social Change
      • Research Fellowship in Distance Education

      Other Funding Options

      • Higher Education Professional Development
      • International Students
      • U.S. Military and Veterans
      • Nursing Resources
      • Monthly Payment Plans
    • Net Price Calculator

    • Admissions
      • How to Apply

        • Admission Checklist
        • Admission Requirements
        • Transcripts
        • FAQ
      • Degree Acceleration

        • Transfer Credits
        • Transfer Agreements
        • Prior Learning Assessments
        • Professional Experience
        • Other Degree Acceleration Opportunities
      • International Applicants

        • English Proficiency
        • Transcript Evaluation
        • International Transfers
      • Apply Today

    • Student Experience
      • Learning Experience

        • Collaborate and Connect
        • Online Learning
        • Academic Residencies
        • Practica and Internships
        • Capstone
        • Virtual Field Experience
        • MobileLearn
      • Walden Difference

        • Walden Faculty
        • Relevant Curriculum
        • Global Connections
        • Student Focus
        • Quality Programs
        • Lifelong Learning
        • Make an Impact
      • Student Resources

        • Orientation
        • Student Portal (myWalden)
        • Student Organizations
        • ePortfolio
      • Support Services

        • Academic Support
        • Career Services
        • Disability Services
        • Personal Advisors
        • Research Support
        • Technology Support
    • About Us
      • Who We Are

        • History
        • Leadership
        • Faculty
        • Students
        • Alumni
        • Demonstrating Accountability, Transparency, and Assessment
        • Awards
        • Accreditation
        • Partnerships and Affiliations
      • Colleges and Schools

        • Riley College of Education and Leadership
        • School of Counseling and Social Service
        • School of Health Sciences
        • School of Information Systems and Technology
        • School of Management
        • School of Nursing
        • School of Psychology
        • School of Public Policy and Administration
        • College of Undergraduate Studies
      • Social Change

        • Social Change Impact Report
        • Walden Service Network
        • Global Day of Service
        • Scholars of Change
      • NewsRoom

        • University News
        • In the News
        • Publications and Journals
        • University Accolades
        • Resources for Media
        • Faculty Experts
        • Social Media
        • Special Observances

        Events

        • Events Calendar
        • On-Demand Webinars
        • Special Events
        • Conferences
        • Commencement
      • Videos and Multimedia

      • Home
      • About Us
      • Newsroom
      • Publications and Journals
      • Articles

      Articles

      • Email
      • Print
      • Share
      • What Are the Effects of Pharmaceutical Advertising on the General Public?

        Ph.D. student and recent fellowship recipient Joanne Souza hopes to find out whether Americans have a deep understanding of the treatment options available for depressive symptoms.

        March 03 2011

      • Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: A Commitment to Student Success and Positive Student Experiences

        Learn how Dr. Patricia Thurmond creates positive, rewarding experiences for Walden students.

        February 15 2011

      • Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Encouraging Excellence by Example

        Recipient Dr. Tony Leisner shares his advice on engaging students early and often.

        February 15 2011

      • Frank Dilley Award: Effecting Social Change Through Measurable Corporate Philanthropy

        Dr. David Finch offers a model to measure the economic value of corporate charitable-giving campaigns.

        February 15 2011

      • Rita Turner Award: Mentoring Students to Effect Measurable Social Change

        Faculty member Dr. Howard Schechter reflects on mentoring Dr. David Finch, and his groundbreaking dissertation measuring the value of corporate philanthropy.

        February 15 2011

      • Outstanding Doctoral Study Award: Research on Simulated Nurse Training Reveals Increased Practitioner Efficacy

        Dr. Sharon K. Powell-Laney improves nurses’ critical decision-making skills through hyper-realistic training.

        February 15 2011

      • Outstanding Doctoral Study Committee Chair Award: Mentoring Students to Use Hyper-Realistic Training for Increased Results

        Dr. Cheryl Keen mentors students to design and implement simulations in the classroom for increased student success.

        February 15 2011

      • Faculty Awarded $90,000 in Research Grants from Walden

        From families as change agents to distance-learning students in underserved populations, Walden Faculty Research Initiative Grant recipients will be investigating a wide range of topics.

        January 10 2011

      • Letter From Alumni Relations

        A January 2011 message from Walden’s Office of Alumni Relations.

        January 01 2011

      • Insights: Using Social Media to Promote Your Cause

        One graduate shares his expertise.

        January 01 2011

      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • 4
      • 5
      • 6
      • 7
      • 8
      • 9
      • 10
      • 11
      • 12
      • 13
      • 14
      • 15
      • 16
      • 17
      • 18
      • 19
      • 20
      • 21
      • 22
      • 23
      • 24
      • 25
      • 26

      Article Filter

      Laureate International Universities
      • Accreditation
      • Careers at Walden
      • Refer
      • Contact
      • Legal and Consumer Information
      • Catalog
      • Sitemap
      • Facebook
      • twitter
      • youtube
      • itunes

      © 2013 Walden University