2011-2012 Walden University Catalog (June 2012)

Aug 10, 2022

2011-2012 Walden University Catalog (June 2012) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM)

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Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Programs

Walden University offers opportunities for advanced undergraduate students to accelerate time to the completion of a master’s degree. This option, called Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM), allows undergraduate students to complete graduate-level courses, upon approval of their advisor, that will fulfill the requirements for their undergraduate program as well as graduate requirements for a future master’s program. Students must select 5000-level courses as electives or replace courses in their B.S. program, and also must meet specific academic requirements.

When undergraduate students attempt a 5000-level course, they may earn a C in the graduate-level course but only a grade of B or better will carry over to the graduate program. Students who receive a C grade will be awarded a grade of C*, which will permit the grade to be used toward the undergraduate-level requirement but not toward the master’s-level requirement. Students who do not receive a B or better are not permitted to continue taking 5000-level courses. Later admission to the master’s program requires that students must repeat that course as a master’s student.

Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) Programs

Requirements

Walden University offers several opportunities for advanced undergraduate students in certain programs to accelerate time to completion in certain master’s degree programs.

Undergraduates can complete no more than 50% of the total courses required for master’s degree completion, excluding thesis, practicum, or capstone. (Individual programs determine specific eligible courses and some programs may limit the number of courses available.)
To be eligible to begin AIM courses, students must:

a. Have an overall GPA equal to that required for admission to the associated master’s degree.

b. Have completed a minimum of 90 credits and any specific core requirements associated with their bachelor’s program listed below. (Individual programs may determine additional prerequisites.)

c. Be in good financial standing.

d. Not have any incompletes.
AIM courses are (5000-level) graduate courses.*
a. Tuition for these courses is charged at the undergraduate rate.

b. Courses taken as an undergraduate count as fulfilling undergraduate degree requirements.

c. Grades for graduate courses taken as an undergraduate are incorporated into the undergraduate GPA.
Students must get a B or better in each course to have that course applied to the master’s program.
- Students who get lower than a B in an AIM course will not be allowed to take any more 5000-level courses. Later admission to the master’s program requires that the student must repeat that course as a master’s student.
Students are expected to maintain the undergraduate GPA expected for admission to the associated master’s program.
- Falling below this GPA prevents the student from taking any additional graduate courses as an undergraduate student.
Upon completion of the undergraduate program requirements, students should file an Intent to Graduate form.
Students who complete these courses successfully are not required to pursue the master’s degree and/or may defer enrollment to a future date. Transfer of credit policies, including those related to expiration, would apply.

Taking AIM courses does not guarantee admission into a master’s program. Upon admission to the master’s program, all AIM graduate courses completed with a B or better are applied to graduate program. The graduate GPA is calculated based only on those graduate courses taken as a graduate student.

Institutional coursework expires within 10 years unless otherwise notated by the individual academic unit or program.

*Note: Graduate students cannot register for AIM courses.

AIM Program Chart

Master’s program

Eligible courses

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership

M.S. in Early Childhood Studies

Students may select any or all of these courses. Individual course prerequisites apply.

Students must complete all general education and core requirements before beginning these AIM courses.

M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology

Students may select any or all of these courses. Individual course prerequisites apply.

Students must complete all general education and core requirements before beginning these AIM courses.

College of Management and Technology

School of Management

Master of Business Administration

Students may select any or all of these courses. Individual course prerequisites apply.

MMBA 5501 - Managing and Leading: A Contemporary Approach
MMBA 5510 - Leading People
(prereq: MMBA 5501)
MMBA 5520 - Business Operations in the U.S. and Abroad
(prereq: MMBA 5510)
MMBA 5540 - Innovation and Technology
(prereq: MMBA 5520)
MMBA 5530 - Marketing
(prereq: MMBA 5540)

College of Health Sciences

School of Health Sciences

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Students may select any or all of these courses. Individual course prerequisites apply.

It is recommended that students complete PUBH 5101 prior to enrolling in any other M.P.H. courses.

Students must complete all general education and core requirements before beginning AIM courses.

Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.)

Students may select any or all of these courses. Individual course prerequisites apply.

Students must complete all general education and core requirements before beginning these AIM courses.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

School of Public Policy and Administration

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Students may select up to five of these courses. Individual course prerequisites apply.

Students must complete all general education and core requirements before beginning these AIM courses.

Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)

Students may select any or all of these courses. Individual course prerequisites apply.

MMPP 5280 - Policy and Politics in American Political Institutions
MMPP 5405 - Ethics and Social Justice
MMPA 5420 - Organizational Management and Leadership
MMPP 5111 - Leadership and Organizational Change
MMPP 5431 - Proposed for September 2012

Students must complete all general education and core requirements before beginning these AIM courses.

M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership

Students may select up to five of these courses. Individual course prerequisites apply.

Students must complete all general education and core requirements before beginning these AIM courses.

M.S. in Criminal Justice

Students may select any or all of these courses. Individual course prerequisites apply.

Students must complete all general education and core requirements before beginning these AIM courses.

M.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management

Students may select any or all of these courses. Individual course prerequisites apply.

CRJS 5215 - Controversies in Criminal Justice

Students must complete all general education and core requirements before beginning these AIM courses.

School of Psychology

M.S. in Psychology

Students may select any or all of these courses for the listed specializations. Individual course prerequisites apply.

Applied Psychology

Crisis Management and Response

Educational Psychology

General Psychology

Health Psychology

Media Psychology

Organizational Psychology

PSYC 5480 - Psychology of Organizational Behavior

Program Evaluation and Research

PSYC 5315 - Tests and Measurement

Psychology of Culture

Psychology, Public Administration, and Social Change

Social Psychology

Terrorism and Security

Students must complete all general education and core requirements before beginning these AIM courses.

M.S. in Forensic Psychology

Students may select up to five of these courses. Individual course prerequisites apply.

Students must complete all general education and core requirements before beginning these AIM courses.

All semester credits will be converted to quarter credits using the ratio of 1 semester credit equals 1.5 quarter credits.