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Complete graduate-level courses during your undergraduate program and earn credits you can apply toward a Walden master’s program.
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Gain skills that empower you to effect real, sustainable change for individuals, families, and communities.
Program Details
Curriculum
Minimum Completion Requirements
- 181 quarter credits (182 cr. for MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling [CMHC] AIM selection)
- General education courses (46 cr.)
- Core courses (45 cr.)
- Concentration courses (25 qtr. cr.; 26 cr. for MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling [CMHC] AIM selection)
- Elective courses (60 cr.)
- Capstone course (5 cr.)
Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits*. At least 45 credits must be completed at Walden.
*Please note: Students that reside in Virginia may be eligible to transfer up to 125 credits. At least 55 credits must be completed at Walden.
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Admission Requirements
Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:
- You are 21 years of age or older.
- You are less than 21 years of age with at least 12 quarter credits.
- You are an active member of the military or a veteran with documentation of service.
More information for international applicants.
Tuition Breakdown
Walden offers tuition savings options that can make your goals more attainable. Discover savings opportunities by exploring our scholarships and grants, for those who apply and qualify.
Believe & Achieve Scholarship®
Walden grants
Federal and state grants
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| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 181–182 quarter credit hours | $340 per quarter hour | $61,540–$61,880 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $175 | $2,800 |
| $64,340–$64,680*‡ | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$18,340 $46,000–$46,340* | ||
Effective February 24, 2025
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 181–182 quarter credits* | $350 per quarter credit | $63,350 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $180 | $2,880 |
| $66,230† | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$19,250 $46,980‡ | ||
*The BS in Human Services to MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Accelerate Into Master's (AIM) program option requires one additional credit, for a total of 182 credits.
†Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 135 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost up to an additional $5,000.
‡Represents AIM concentration, minimum time to completion, no transfer of credit, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.