University Accreditation

How You Can Benefit

Accreditation is a very important credential for any college or university. Walden University’s accreditation is our way of assuring you that:

  • The courses and programs we offer are of high quality and value.
  • We can offer students who qualify access to federal student aid.
  • Credits earned here are easier to transfer than credits earned at non-accredited institutions.

It is also good to remember that when evaluating credentials, employers and universities often look for applicants who earned their degree from an accredited university. Call 1-877-868-1910 to learn more.

Walden is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.

The Higher Learning Commission is one of the six regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The North Central Association is a U.S. membership organization for educational institutions that was created to develop and maintain high standards of academic excellence.

Program Accreditation

Accreditation can also apply to specific degree programs. However, not all programs require or are even eligible for specialized accreditation.

Programmatic accreditation is appropriate for professional programs that lead to certification or licensure. Since all accreditation is voluntary, institutions select the kinds of accreditation they want to pursue, based on their own strategic plan and the types of programs they offer.

Call 1-877-868-1910 to learn about your program of interest and accreditation.

The following are accredited programs at Walden:

  • M.S. in Mental Health Counseling—This online degree program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Walden is one of the only schools that offers a CACREP-accredited M.S. degree in Mental Health Counseling online.
  • Master of Science in Nursing—This online degree program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program—This online nursing degree program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

More About Accreditation

Walden is also a member of the Academy for Assessment of Student Learning sponsored by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Walden University is listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s comprehensive database of accredited post-secondary educational institutions. The database is searchable by institution name, accrediting body, and geographic region.

Call 1-877-868-1910 to learn more about our accredited online university.

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Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org

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Note on Licensure:
Walden University’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in many states. The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about licensure, students should visit the National Board for Certified Counselors at www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact their appropriate licensing body.