Doctoral Admission Requirements

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1. An official transcript of a master’s degree, or higher, from a U.S. school accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution.
2. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in post-baccalaureate degree coursework.
3. Three years of professional/academic experience related to the program for which application is made (preferred).
4. Completed application form.
5. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request the names and contact information for two persons, professional or academic, qualified to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s skills and qualifications.
6. Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date.
7. Access to a computer and the Internet.

Note: Any documents received by Walden University will not be returned to the applicant/student and cannot be re-issued to the applicant/student or to another institution. Students may request copies of their student file in accordance with the policies set forth in the Walden Student Handbook.