"Walden University have been a pleasant surprise. I read a few reviews and worried that I wouldn't enjoy the experience. I really enjoy the the classes the rigor the professors are tough but they are flexible if you communicate.i love the Acdemic Skills lessons and I really enjoy the Skill Setter practice software. The simulations are amazing!! I highly recommend Walden University."

cousarmy0001

Reviewed: 8/31/2023
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2023

"Want to hear all about social justice, but not about things you need to know as a counselor? Do you enjoy being taught by people who have never left the university to work in the counseling field, and dress like circus freaks? Do you love paying money for the privilege of pretending you take any of those people seriously? Then Walden is the place for you! Every single article, video, and writing assignment is all about how everybody who isn't white is poor and downtrodden, and the people who are white aren't worthy of your attention. Don't go here if you can avoid it."

Erica Burns

Responded: 9/5/2023

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Gabrielle Collins

Reviewed: 9/21/2022
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2023

"Walden is an an excellent school for someone looking for an actual professional level degree. It is NOT a degree for someone unwilling to do the work, to change and challenge themselves, or meet professional level expectations. It is a true Masters Level program, delivered 90% online, and that means the onus to get the work done and do well is on YOU. The professors in these courses are all Doctors, who are working clinically in the field, and have years of experience. They have written textbooks, and served on national and state accredication boards. Walden truly cares about the level of professional they are putting out into the world, and it shows. They have help lines across the board, from IT, paper writing, library and research, mental health and many financial and scholarship programs. However, none of it will be handed to you. You have to do the work to find help if it is necesarry. Many people begin a degree without understanding the requirements and then refuse to accept their own culpability in thier failure to succeed. Walden is NOT easy, but it absolutely does prepare you for a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, including forcing you to look at your state liscensure requirements, as well as preparing you for your state liscensure test. Good luck and I absolutely DO reccomend Walden University."

Erica Burns

Responded: 9/21/2022

Thank you so much for your detailed and glaring review. This type of feedback helps validate the vision that our staff and employees work toward - great student experiences and outcomes. We appreciate your comments and hope you will continue to share your thoughts with others.

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Reviewed: 2/26/2022
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2021

"Loved my program at Walden. COVID hit while I was a student. The university and faculty supported students and their families by allowing leniency. The student assistance program offers 3 free counseling sessions for students, their families, their roommates. You can get 3 free sessions for each stressor! They have one on one faculty support for skill development for any student who asks. They have support faculty for students who have life challenges (e.g., hurricane, death of lived one, house burned down, etc.). For an online program they go above and beyond for offering a personal touch. You can email the program director any time and she will call you, help you, anything you need. I had tons of support. Overall the faculty were amazing. Like any university I have attended, there are some mediocre faculty, but they are few and far between. If I had a lower performing faculty, I would notify the director and she supported both the faculty and me. I truly felt valued. Some posts I have read indicate people felt like a number. I never experienced this. Of course I asked for help when needed and always received it. To be successful at Walden you need to read your assignments, sign up for help if needed, read and implement the feedback your instructors provide, and you need to remember they are training you to be a professional counselor. They will push you to grow. You will get feedback. I would check the accreditation requirements occasionally and the standards were clearly being met. One of my favorite experiences was a group experience that was absolutely free! I was well trained, cared for, and supported at Walden. I will go back for my doctorate!"

Ava M

Reviewed: 7/1/2021
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2023

"I can’t even believe this “school” is allowed to operate the way that it does. Their formatting online and portal are from the 1970’s. They hold onto your financial aid for months. Don’t go here. They still owe me money and every time I call, I receive some kind of excuse. This is so weird and the worst “college” I’ve attended."

Dee

Reviewed: 4/19/2020
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2018

"Walden is a for profit school and all about the money! Every other quarter fees/tuition are raised while service remains the same. You get a mix bag of instructors. Some with a lack of empathy and disregard to student needs in learning. Then there are some who are invested in their student learning. It depends on who you get. God forbid you get an instructor with a lack of empathy, who is the only person, who teaches a specific course required in your program of study. Addressing an issue with the Dean or an administrator is like talking to a wall, especially if it involves a faculty member. On a positive aspect, I did enjoy attending the counseling residency. It was fun, exciting, and motivating. Also, the skills, and tools taught were conducive to my learning. Walden isn't all bad. However,if you plan to attend, have a strong support system, expect the unexpected, be aware of the curveballs lurking around the corner whether from faculty, financial aid, advising etc. And more so don't be surprised to be counted as a dollar sign rather than a student."

Senior

Reviewed: 4/1/2019
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2017

"This University should have their accreditation revoked for not meeting disability accommodations for those in need as well as allowing racial discrimination and bullying from instructors. I attended it for two years because of two post shoulder surgeries and needed time to recovery, which took over six months. After the surgery I needed to attend physical therapy and could not type and needed to locate a good source of income to provide me with software to accommodate my needs. One year post graduation I was attending my 1st residency insulted by an instructor as well as her informing me that she would fail me if I did not meet her needs. Mind you, she did not even state Walden's academic requirements even with my disability accommodation. I was later informed that I would be withdrawn even with disability accommodations because I took a term off and reported the insulting instructor. WALDEN IS HORRIBLE."

Horrible

Reviewed: 3/13/2019
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2019

"HORRIBLE. I was engaged in class until the last end of it and they could confirm over the phone the last day of participation was the end of January 2019, classes ended the beginning of February. Due to the participation "not being an assignment" it does not count and I was considered inactive with NO communication of this. I was told graded parts of the course are counted as participation (discussion is the last thing I posted on and did no count). I got rude emails back form my advisor, hung up and transferred from Financial Aid Department and told I owe them $1200 for the semester. It took them over a week to not get back to me about the concern. I received no emails or communication about being inactive, warning of becoming inactive or that I now owe them money. The course itself is set up messy and disorganized. The assignments are not geared to help students critical thinking and application."

Naz Sayed

Reviewed: 9/1/2018
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2016

"I completed my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University, and I definitely recommend this university to anyone who looks for the best online University!! I got my BA degree in Psychology from George Mason University in Virginia which was helpful but not enough. Attending Walden University made me very confident about my education & my career. I enjoyed every seconds of my life spending at this university. Love the great and helpful instructors and academic advisors. The online tools such as discussion board, library, chatroom, assignment submission...etc...etc that we used were very organized and efficient. I never had a problem submitting my assignment and whenever I had difficulty, I would call the help desk, and they were available to help. The one week residencies were great learning experience plus lots of fan. I enjoyed every seconds of my practicum and internship program and the way that the university & the instructors helped us achieve our goals and complete the program. It has been almost two years since I graduated from Walden University but I still miss it and I am thinking about attending a PhD program at this University. LOVE WALDEN!!"

Therapist

Reviewed: 1/28/2018
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2019

"I wish I would have read the reviews before booing here. A couple of the faculty are an absolute joke! They teach one way and one way only. They believe the best therapist is one who sits and stares at the client and says back everything the client says to them. Have they practiced in the last 20 years? Nothing worse than having to learn for people who believe its their way and no other way. I will be applying to other programs. Waste of money!"

Danielle Mohr

Reviewed: 12/31/2017
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2015

"The Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Walden was a great experience. It prepared me for my work in crisis counseling in a way that I was not expecting. I was able to connect with professors more easily than peers attending land-based universities, as the online set-up, Skype, emails, and phone availability allowed more access. In addition, the school has professors from all over the nation and backgrounds. This was also similar when engaging with peers. There was an opportunity to engage with students from all over the world, in the classroom and face-to-face. As a result, of the diverse environment, I was able to expand my own knowledge for actual practice techniques. I was also presented with an opportunity to get published. The program was challenging, however this also meant quality education. They assisted with locating internships, but did not bend on certain rules in order to ensure I met licensure requirements and was able to experience/build the skills for becoming a great counselor. Some programs, online and land based, focus on graduation rates and just passing students. Walden focuses on truly molding the counselors of the future. I am pursuing yet another degree with the program based on the first experience I had with my Masters in Counseling and I know several in my cohort have already returned as well!"

Danielle Mohr

Reviewed: 12/31/2017
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2015

Taiesha Farmer

Reviewed: 12/16/2017
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2020

"I enjoyed being at Walden and the online experience. However, the resident part was not my favorite. I did not like the fact that I had to pay for my airfare, room and board during this week long trip. That was not how it was initially advertised. I attempted to use my loan but that was taken up entirely on my class for the week. So I was mainly stuck to my room, because I was not prepared to pay for the extra expenses which were more than my family could handle. Everything else was actually a good experience and hope that someday I get to finish my degree."

Study Nutty

Reviewed: 3/23/2017
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2018

"I went to a strong undergrad (U of M) and I wanted to get the same challenge. I started at a local college for my MS in Counseling but it was a joke and the hours did not line up with my job. Plus it was just a bunch of old tenure staff with a random paper and final. I did not know walden would be this challenging. Just like any degree, you get what you give. I read everything and my professors get back to me fairly quickly. You learn alot at the residencies too. It is expensive but worth it. If you are looking for an easy program with minimal work then this isn't for you. The graduation rate is low but I look at it as the strong surviving. We have staff that sit on state boards an the ACA so I respect it. Counseling doesnt pay much but it is respected. I am glad I chose Walden If you are looking to be spoon fed then getting a masters ma not be for you."

Maribel Ramirez

Reviewed: 3/6/2017
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2018

"When I first considered an online Masters degree program, I was uncertain that I would enjoy it as much as a brick and mortar university. However, Walden University's interactive learning program and CACREP accredited curriculum met and exceeded my expectations. Walden University offers a quality higher learning experience through efficient class structure, Ph.D. level faculty, and full national accreditation from various accreditation bodies. Its unique mission of fostering the development of social change agents and scholar-practitioners makes Walden an excellent choice for students who would like go beyond career convention by making larger, more holistic contributions for the betterment of society. Thanks to my learning experience with Walden I now feel ready and inspired to enter my field and hope to make lasting contribution to the profession."

Natasha Goodman

Reviewed: 2/20/2017
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2012

"I was initially nervous about starting graduate school because I struggled in undergraduate school trying to decide on my major and career. I was quickly reassured by the staff at Walden and the introduction course was very helpful for me. The courses were challenging, but the instruction was excellent. I believe my guidance throughout my internship was a major factor in my development as a licensed therapist."

Jaime Blair

Reviewed: 2/11/2017
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2020

"The quality of instruction in Walden's Master's Degree programs has so far been very good. The professors are responsive to student emails and questions and have been willing to clarify information for the classroom once they discover that something has been unclear. The pace of course work can be intense. Classes run for 11-12 week terms with only one week off in between. Be prepared to schedule your time well in order to have required assignments including discussions and papers turned in on time weekly. The classroom interaction in the discussion forum can be enlightening and can help you to see the subject matter in a way that you hadn't previously thought of. For me, that has been the best part. I have been working in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 10 years and there are times when a subject seems tedious, then a classmate posts something that helps me to see it with fresh eyes."

Frustrated beyond belief

Reviewed: 2/10/2017
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2017

"I have been frustrated with Walden for many things but the one thing I praise them for is the caliber of teaching staff and the preparation for licensure. They work hard to make sure when it comes to licensure, there is a smoother process. The course work is crazy and it is extremely challenging to work full-time while attending Walden. Those who work part-time will fare better. The teaching staff and advisers are empathetic and wonderful. If you are looking for easy, this is not the place. If you are looking to be prepared for licensure-jump on in!"

Reviewed: 12/23/2016
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2017

"Teachers are required to answer emails within 2 business days, per the rules, but almost never do. Many never answer at all. They are also required to engage in the classroom, and many do not. Some teachers have worse grammar and punctuation skills than the students, like the one teacher who docked me points because she did not know that "abound" is a word. For those in programs requiring internships, they do not aid in finding a location. this is a huge downside to an online school. There are students who simply should not be in any grad program who are accepted to this school, regardless, who often blatantly plagiarize my posting. The school is a money-maker and nothing else. BEWARE."

Anonymous

Reviewed: 11/21/2016
Degree: Counseling
Graduation Year: 2016

"I applied to Walden for the online master's in counseling program. It was a problem from the beginning and I was treated like a child by their enrollment counselors. I'm 62 years old and already have two master's degrees but still I was treated like an 18 year old entering college for the first time. In addition, Walden requires the APA format for the online classroom discussions and this was the final straw for me. Discussions are not research papers and so much more can be gained with less formal dialogued with colleagues. Yes, I was going for a 3rd masters. I love education."