PhD in Nursing
Walden’s online PhD in Nursing program can empower you to support continuous improvements in nursing science, education, and practice.
Next Start Dates
- Course-Based: 5/30/2022
Explore our online degree programs designed to help you reach your goals.
Walden has more than 100 degree and certificate programs and over 260 concentrations and specializations that meet your needs—and the moment.
Walden’s online PhD in Nursing program can empower you to support continuous improvements in nursing science, education, and practice.
Designed for management and education leaders, our PhD in Management program offers comprehensive support to help you prepare for dissertation success.
Walden’s Doctor of Public Administration online program academically prepares you to solve pressing problems in government, public, and nonprofit organizations.
Walden’s PhD in Psychology program provides you with a multifaceted skill set that prepares you for diverse work environments and career paths..
Prepare to investigate, apply, and teach innovative concepts in human development as a researcher, faculty member, administrator, or consultant.
Gain an international perspective, meet the challenges of governance and service delivery, effect policy-making, and make an impact on social issues.
Advance your career in a social work agency or organization with your DSW. Choose from eight specializations, including addiction and medical social work. Learn how you can support diverse populations in your work.
Our online PhD in Social Work program empowers you to become a confident leader, researcher, or educator capable of positively impacting the social work field.
Walden’s online Doctor of Human Services program can empower you to effect meaningful social change through direct practice, advocacy, or policy.
Explore strategies to promote positive health changes, contribute to public health knowledge for entire populations, and help improve the health of individuals and communities.
Walden’s online PhD in Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychology program can provide you with knowledge and credentials to lead change in tomorrow’s workplaces.
Walden’s Doctor of Healthcare Administration program can help prepare you to be the effective healthcare leader and problem-solver your organization needs.
Gain the skills to evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare policy and advance research and practice in health services, and prepare for a leadership or academic position.
With an online PhD in Health Education and Promotion from Walden, you can help lead the way in making the world a healthier place.
Lead organizations in promoting healthy, safe communities with a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from Walden University.
In our online PhD in Forensic Psychology program, you’ll delve into advanced study of the field to academically prepare for opportunities in research, consulting, and teaching.
Our online PhD in Human Services program prepares you to solve complex social problems by becoming a dedicated researcher or educator in the field.
Gain the leadership and cross-disciplinary skills to manage and improve the delivery of integrated mental and behavioral healthcare with a PsyD in Behavioral Health Leadership from Walden University.
Walden’s online PhD in Clinical Psychology program can prepare you to practice, teach, or research to positively impact the mental health of diverse clientele.
Our online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision academically prepares you to expand your opportunities as an educator in CACREP-accredited programs.
Advance your career in education with a program that features personalized support and nine specializations. Prepare for a leadership role as an education researcher, scholar, or practitioner.
Choose from 11 online doctorate in education specializations to focus your learning in an area that matches your personal interests and career goals.
Pursue your PhD in criminal justice from our online degree program. Pursue leadership roles in your organization or begin a career in criminal justice education.
Walden’s online master's in human resource management degree program can help you gain the skills that today’s employers are seeking. Learn more today.
Walden’s Master of Arts in Teaching program with a specialization in Special Education prepares you to impact the lives and learning of children with exceptionalities.
Stay at the forefront of the P–12 education field and make a greater impact in your classroom. Learn to improve student performance by building supportive and engaging learning communities.
Walden's online master's in instructional design and technology degree program is designed to help you enhance your skills and advance your career. Learn more today.
Through personalized coursework, our online master’s in higher education prepares you to excel in postsecondary education, training, and development.
Protect and improve public health worldwide. In this program, you can learn multidisciplinary approaches to improve food and water safety, combat infectious diseases and pandemics, and more.
Gain skills to assume a leadership role or start a second career as an educator or consultant. Learn management, budgeting, and communication skills to influence policymakers.
If you’re taking your first look at online education, get ready to be surprised and delighted. The primary benefits of online learning include convenience and flexibility, but there are several other advantages as well. When you earn a degree online, you can choose your start date, study alongside a diverse group of students from around the world, complete your coursework from anywhere, set your own pace, use new technologies, and receive plenty of student support along the way.
Walden University is a top choice for online education. For more than 50 years, Walden has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their profession and their communities.
With so many online colleges and online universities to choose from, how do you select the right one? We’ve identified six criteria that can help you narrow down your search and select the very best institution for your personal and career goals.
Distance learning has been around for decades, and countless professionals have used their online education to excel in their careers. Of course, COVID-19 forced education at all levels online, and as a result, employers will likely see a significant jump in the number of job applicants who have earned or completed a degree online.
Numerous studies have found distance and online learning courses to be as effective as traditional classroom training—or better. Almost a third of academic leaders recently surveyed felt online education outcomes were superior to those in traditional learning environments.1 Another study found that the majority of employers perceive the quality of degrees earned online to be equal to the quality of those earned at traditional brick-and-mortar institutions.2 Of course, as with other learning institutions, it is important that an online school is accredited.
1Source: https://www.babson.edu/about/news-events/babson-announcements/2012-survey-of-online-learning-results/
2Source: https://cps.northeastern.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Online_Ed_in_2019.pdf
Every online institution is different, and it is important to find a degree program that is not only accredited but is also the right fit for your career goals and aspirations. Walden University offers online degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, as well as a number of certificate programs and individual courses. At Walden, you can find programs in management, nursing, psychology, social work, education, health, counseling, public policy, public administration, criminal justice, and more.
If you’re wondering whether online learning would be a good fit for you, take a few moments to think things through. There are several key factors that may make you a successful candidate for online learning, whether you are pursuing a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, PhD, or professional doctoral degree.
Interest in a Global Perspective: If you’re curious about your profession on an international scale, you will be pleased with how easily online learning can connect you with fellow students worldwide. Online coursework can provide opportunities to collaborate and exchange ideas and experiences with your global counterparts.
Too Busy to Attend On-Campus Classes: If you’re currently working full time yet need a degree to advance your career and increase your salary, an online degree program may be the key to fitting coursework and studying into your busy life.
Being Comfortable With Computers and Technology: If you regularly use a computer at work and spend your free time shopping online, emailing, posting on social media, or paying bills, you will likely be equally as comfortable with learning online.
Being Self-Motivated: As an online college student, you’ll need to motivate yourself to do homework and complete assignments on time. Nobody is going to stand over you and make you do it.
Time Management: For professionals trying to balance time between work, family, and their studies, it’s important to set the stage for success by setting aside a realistic amount of time to devote to your studies.
Being Organized: It’s critically important to keep track of coursework, homework assignments, and due dates. You simply can’t perform at your best if you’re writing an important paper at 2 a.m. after a long day at work.
Whether you’re starting college, returning to finish your bachelor’s degree online, or enrolling in an online graduate program, you are embarking on a life-changing journey with many rewards for you and your family. Continuing your education is an opportunity to refocus and advance your career, acquire a higher level of knowledge and skills, and increase your earning power. Here are a few tips for making your online learning experience successful:
When you decide to earn your degree online from Walden University, you’ll have access to a variety of student support services to help you at every step of your academic journey. That’s because Walden takes a student-centered approach to learning, which means you benefit from supportive specialists and advisors, engaged faculty, and innovative technology that allows you to learn on the go. At Walden, support services include:
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