Online Master’s Degree Programs

This self-designed specialization allows you to create a unique learning program to deepen your understanding of forensic psychology as well as focus on criminal justice practice and theory.

In today’s complex legal system, forensic psychology professionals are called upon to provide their expertise on the intersection of psychology and the law.

In 2010, nearly 5 million adults were on parole or probation in their communities and under the supervision of local adult correctional systems.* In this specialization, you will learn more about prevention, intervention, and consultation programs for criminal offenders in their communities.

While much of forensic psychology is focused on offender behavior, this specialization allows you to focus on how crime impacts the victim. Learn about the relationships between victims and their perpetrators—for example, why do serial murderers target certain victim profiles?

The courses in this specialization help you develop an understanding of military culture and the short- and long-term effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.

It’s not unusual to come across news reports of unimaginable acts of family violence. Examine criminal behavior that includes intimate partner violence, child abuse, maternal and paternal filicide, and elderly abuse.

Today’s media has recently highlighted individuals in prestigious positions who are involved in sexual offending behavior. Gain insight into the unique dynamics of sex offenders as you explore paraphilic behaviors, including pedophilia and hebephilia.

The MSN in Nursing Education will help you shape the future of healthcare by educating and mentoring nurses and preparing them to make an even greater impact in the lives of their patients.

Enhance your earning and advancement potential while making a difference for seriously ill patients with the Adult / Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specialization.

Walden’s Nursing Informatics specialization places you at the forefront of technological innovation in healthcare.

Prepare to serve as the primary caregiver for families and individuals with an online MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner program from Walden University.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (AGPCNPs) are advanced practice nurses who hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and who have advanced clinical training.

In the Mental Health specialization, you will develop the skills to help individuals navigate community mental health services. The program explores the role of mental health in health behavioral changes and provides a solid understanding of the assessment and referral system for mental health intervention and support.

Do you aspire to take on a leadership role in the human services field? This specialization focuses on topics such as public management and leadership, program development and implementation, and staff development and training—the core competencies you will need to effectively lead a human services agency or organization.

Aging populations with special needs are creating a greater demand for professionals who can facilitate the integration of services for the older adult, including health and home care, financial and lifestyle, and issues of daily living. The Gerontology specialization prepares you to meet this growing need. In this program, you will explore the impact of societal expectations on the elderly and demographic trends, including global cross-cultural issues in aging.

Walden’s MS in Human Services General Program explores the full spectrum of human services competencies and strategies. As a student, you will gain insight into the history of the profession, learn best practices for human services delivery systems, and practice effective program planning and evaluation methods.

In this concentration, students will extend their knowledge of the role of social workers in the changing healthcare environment, the needs of clients and families, the issues faced by vulnerable populations, and how to work as part of a care team in a hospital, nursing home, or hospice facility. Students will gain knowledge in supporting individual clients, families, and communities around resources and services for populations dealing with acute or chronic illness, terminal illness, disabilities, and challenges of age.

This concentration prepares students for work in community social service agencies, child welfare agencies, and the juvenile justice system. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to effectively identify and address the critical needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged children, youth, and families.

The Advanced Clinical Practice concentration is designed for students who intend to become advanced social work practitioners providing services to individuals, families, groups, and communities.

This concentration prepares students to address the needs of active military personnel, veterans, and their families. Courses help students gain an understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder; vicarious trauma; and how extended deployments, parent-child separation, and frequent family relocations affect individuals and their children, spouses, and other family members.

Help students navigate life’s tough challenges and increase their odds of success in school and beyond.

Walden’s online Military Families and Culture specialization in the MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling program. The curriculum is uniquely designed to meet CACREP guidelines for granting these two distinct degrees at the same time.

Walden’s online Trauma and Counseling specialization in the MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling program. The curriculum is uniquely designed to meet CACREP guidelines for granting these two distinct degrees at the same time.

Walden’s online Addiction Counseling specialization in the MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling program. The curriculum is uniquely designed to meet CACREP guidelines for granting these two distinct degrees at the same time.

Walden’s online MS Dual Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling program curriculum is uniquely designed to meet CACREP guidelines for granting these two distinct degrees at the same time.