PhD Clinical Psychology (CLIN) Residency Timing
PhD Clinical Psychology students that started the program February 2024 and later.
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESC 8401) | Required in-person |
Complete residency 1 in term 2. Required alongside CPSY 8401 and CPSY 8781. Focus: Socialization into Walden, community building, introductory skill and professional identity development, team building, scholarly writing, identification of potential research topics for your dissertation. |
| Residency 2 (RESC 8402) | Required in-person |
Complete residency 2 in term 5. Focus: Introduction to research skills, self-assessment, dissertation, research skill development, professional development as well as clinical skills development. |
| Residency 3 (RESC 8403) | Required in-person |
Complete residency 3 in term 8. Required alongside CPSY 8403 and CPSY 8209. Focus: Prospectus writing and completion, proposal development, and dissertation processes. |
| Residency 4 (RESC 8404) |
Required in-person |
Complete residency 4 in term 15. Required alongside CPSY 8405 and CPSY 8110.
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PhD Clinical Psychology students that started the program prior to February 2024.
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing (PhD Clinical Psychology students starting prior to February 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required |
Complete residency 1 as soon as you begin your program; should be completed in term 1 or term 2. Focus: Socialization into Walden, community building, introductory skill and professional identity development, team building, scholarly writing, identification of potential research topics for your dissertation. |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) |
Required |
Complete residency 2 after completing RSCH 8100/8110. Focus: Introduction to research skills, self-assessment, dissertation and research skill development as well as professional development. |
| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required |
Complete residency 3 after completing RSCH 8100/8110, 8200/8210, 8300/8310. Focus: Prospectus writing and completion, proposal development, and dissertation processes. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required OR dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) |
Complete residency 4 after your prospectus is approved as follows:
View this video guide to select your track. |
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(DRWI 8500) |
Optional |
Complete a PhD Dissertation Intensive during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. NOTE: Intensive Retreats are NOT included in Fast Track tuition. |
PhD Criminal Justice (CRJS) Residency Timing
PhD Criminal Justice students that started the program February 2025 and later.
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required |
Complete residency 1 as soon as you begin your program; required by the end of term 2 in order to advance to RSCH 8110. Focus: Socialization into Walden, community building, introductory skill and professional identity development, team building, scholarly writing, identification of potential research topics for your dissertation. |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) | Required |
Complete residency 2 between term 4 and term 5. Should be taken around the time of second research course (RSCH 8210). Focus: Introduction to research skills, self-assessment, dissertation, research skill development, professional development as well as clinical skills development. |
| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required |
Complete residency 3 by the end of term 6. Required to advance to CRJS 8115. Focus: Prospectus writing and completion, proposal development, and dissertation processes. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required |
Complete residency 4 after your prospectus is approved.
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PhD Criminal Justice students that started the program prior to February 2025.
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing (PhD Criminal Justice students starting prior to November 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required |
Complete residency 1 as soon as you begin your program; should be completed in term 1 or term 2. Focus: Socialization into Walden, community building, introductory skill and professional identity development, team building, scholarly writing, identification of potential research topics for your dissertation. |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) |
Required |
Complete residency 2 after completing RSCH 8100/8110. Focus: Introduction to research skills, self-assessment, dissertation and research skill development as well as professional development. |
| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required |
Complete residency 3 after completing RSCH 8100/8110, 8200/8210, 8300/8310. Focus: Prospectus writing and completion, proposal development, and dissertation processes. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required OR dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) |
Complete residency 4 after your prospectus is approved as follows:
View this video guide to select your track. |
|
(DRWI 8500) |
Optional |
Complete a PhD Dissertation Intensive during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. NOTE: Intensive Retreats are NOT included in Fast Track tuition. |
PhD in Education (EDUC) Residency Timing
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required | Complete Residency 1 as soon as you begin your program; should be completed within 90 days of completing your Foundations course (EDPD 8002/EDPD 8006/EDUC 8110). |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) | Required | Complete Residency 2 after RSCH 8100/RSCH 8110. |
| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required | Complete Residency 3 after RSCH 8200/8210 and RSCH 8300/8310. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required OR dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) |
Complete Residency 4 after your prospectus is approved and you are enrolled in EDUC 9000 or EDPD 8990 as:
View this video guide to select your track. |
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(DRWI 8500) |
Optional |
Complete a PhD Dissertation Intensive during EDUC 9000. Contact Student Success Advising to register. NOTE: Intensive Retreats are NOT included in Fast Track tuition. |
PhD Health Education & Promotion (HEP) Residency Timing
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required |
Complete Residency 1 in term 1; required in order to advance into RSCH 8110. |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) |
Required |
Complete Residency 2 between terms 2 and 5; required in order to advance into HLTH 8551. |
| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required | Complete Residency 3 between terms 6 and 7; required in order to advance into HLTH 9101. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required OR dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) |
Complete Residency 4 after your prospectus is approved and all course work completed as:
View this video guide to select your track. |
|
(DRWI 8500) |
Optional |
Complete a PhD Dissertation Intensive during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. NOTE: Intensives are NOT included in Fast Track tuition. |
PhD Health Services (HLTH) Residency Timing
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required |
Complete Residency 1 in term 1; required in order to advance into RSCH 8110. |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) |
Required |
Complete Residency 2 as between terms 2 and 5; required in order to advance into HLTH 8551. |
| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required | Complete Residency 3 between terms 6 and 7; required in order to advance into HLTH 9001. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required OR dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) |
Complete Residency 4 after your prospectus is approved and all course work completed as:
View this video guide to select your track. |
|
(DRWI 8500) |
Optional |
Complete a PhD Dissertation Intensive retreat during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. NOTE: Intensive Retreats are NOT included in Fast Track tuition. |
PhD Healthcare Administration (HCAD)
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required |
Track 1 & 2: Complete Residency 1 as soon as you begin your program; within 90 days of completing HCAD 8006/HCAD 8011. Completion of Residency 1 is required in order to advance into RSCH 8211. |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) |
Required |
Track 1 (with MHA): Complete Residency 2 during your first year in the program. Completion of Residency 2 is required in order to advance into HCAD 8551. Track 2: Complete Residency 2 near the end of your first year in the program. Completion of Residency 2 is required in order to advance into HCAD 8551. |
| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required |
Track 1 (with MHA): Complete Residency 3 at the beginning of your second year. Completion of Residency 3 is required in order to advance into HCAD 9000. Track 2: Complete Residency 3 during your second year in the program. Completion of Residency 3 is required in order to advance into HCAD 9000. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required OR dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) |
Track 1 & 2: Complete Residency 4 after your prospectus is approved and all course work completed as:
View this video guide to select your track. |
|
(DRWI 8500) |
Optional |
Complete a PhD Dissertation Intensive during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. NOTE: Intensives are NOT included in Fast Track tuition. |
PhD Human Services (HUMN) Residency Timing
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing (effective 8/29/22) |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required | Complete residency 1 in term 1; required in order to advance into RSCH 8110. |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) |
Required |
Complete residency 2 between terms 2 and 5; required in order to advance into HUMN 8550. |
| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required | Complete residency 3 between terms 6 and 7; required in order to advance into HUMN 9000/9001. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required OR dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) |
Complete residency 4 after your prospectus is approved as:
View this video guide to select your track. |
|
(DRWI 8500) |
Optional |
Complete a PhD Dissertation Intensive during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. NOTE: Intensives are NOT included in Fast Track tuition. |
PhD in Management (MGMT) Residency Timing
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required |
Complete residency 1 as soon as you begin your program; no later than within 90 days of completing MGMT 8003M. |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) |
Required |
Complete residency 2 at the beginning of your second year, around the time of second research course (RSCH 8310). |
| Effective Spring 2020: |
Students who started the program in Winter 2018 or later, completion of Residencies 1 and 2 is required in order to advance into MGMT 8900 and all subsequent courses in the program.
Students who started the program in Fall 2018 or earlier, completion of Residencies 1 and 2 is required prior to registration in the advanced research course and MGMT 9000. |
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| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required | Complete residency 3 once you have a draft prospectus. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required OR dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) |
Complete residency 4 after your prospectus is approved as:
View this video guide to select your track. |
|
(DRWI 8500) |
Optional |
Complete a PhD Dissertation Intensive during MGMT 9000M. Contact Student Success Advising to register. NOTE: Intensive Retreats are NOT included in Fast Track tuition. |
PhD Nursing (NURS) Residency Timing
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required |
Complete Residency 1 as soon as you begin your program; required in order to advance into RSCH 8101N. |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) |
Required |
Complete Residency 2 prior to entering NURS 8551. |
| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required | Complete Residency 3 once you have a draft prospectus. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required OR dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) |
Complete Residency 4 after your prospectus is approved as:
View this video guide to select your track. |
|
(DRWI 8500) |
Optional |
Complete a PhD Dissertation Intensive during NURS 9000 Doctoral Dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. NOTE: Intensive Retreats are NOT included in Fast Track tuition. |
PhD Public Health (PUBH) Residency Timing
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing (through 8/28/22) |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required |
Complete residency 1 in term 1; required in order to advance into RSCH 8110H. |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) |
Required |
Complete residency 2 between terms 2 and 5; required in order to advance into PHLT 8068. |
| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required | Complete residency 3 between terms 6 and 7; required in order to advance into PHLT 9005. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required OR dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) |
Complete residency 4 after your prospectus is approved and PHLT 9005 is completed as:
View this video guide to select your track. |
|
(DRWI 8500) |
Optional |
Complete a PhD Dissertation Intensive during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. NOTE: Intensives are NOT included in Fast Track tuition. |
PhD Public Policy and Administration (PPA) Residency Timing
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing (through 8/28/22) |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required |
Complete residency 1 in term 1 or 2; required in order to advance into RSCH 8110 in term 2. |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) |
Required |
Complete residency 2 between terms 2 and 5; required in order to advance into PPPA 8115. |
| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required | Complete residency 3 between terms 6 and 8; required prior to PPPA 9000. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required OR dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) |
Complete residency 4 after your prospectus is approved as:
View this video guide to select your track. |
|
(DRWI 8500) |
Optional |
Complete a PhD Dissertation Intensive during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. NOTE: Intensives are NOT included in Fast Track tuition. |
PhD Residency Timing - all other programs except those above
Timing for the following PhD programs:
| Developmental Psychology (DEVP) | Forensic Psychology (FORP) |
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (IOP) |
Psychology (PSYC) |
Social Work (SW) |
| Residency | Required or Optional | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Residency 1 (RESI 8401) | Required |
Complete residency 1 as soon as you begin your program; should be completed in term 1 or term 2. Focus: Socialization into Walden, community building, introductory skill and professional identity development, team building, scholarly writing, identification of potential research topics for your dissertation. |
| Residency 2 (RESI 8402) |
Required |
Complete residency 2 after completing RSCH 8100/8110. Focus: Introduction to research skills, self-assessment, dissertation and research skill development as well as professional development. |
| Residency 3 (RESI 8403) | Required |
Complete residency 3 after completing RSCH 8100/8110, 8200/8210, 8300/8310. Focus: Prospectus writing and completion, proposal development, and dissertation processes. |
| Residency 4 (RESI 8404) |
Required OR dissertation intensive (DRWI 8500) |
Complete residency 4 after your prospectus is approved as follows:
View this video guide to select your track. |
|
(DRWI 8500) |
Optional |
Complete a PhD Dissertation Intensive during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. NOTE: Intensive Retreats are NOT included in Fast Track tuition. |
View the PhD Residency Calendar
Email Academic Advising if you have questions.
International Students: Be sure to register for your selected U.S. residency 3-4 months before the residency start date in order to allow sufficient time to complete the required processes and approvals for you to be able to travel and attend. View the SEVIS/I-20 site for complete information about the requirement for travel to U.S. residencies.
PhD Residency 4 Proposal Writing Track
View this video guide to select your track.
Overview
The Residency 4 Proposal Writing Track provides information on the dissertation process and journey with a focus on the proposal phase, tools, and related resources for the learner to draft their proposal and outline for dissertation chapters 1, 2, and 3. Topics include scholarly skills to synthesize literature, accurately utilizing APA formatting, dissertation checklist, literature review, theoretical and conceptual framework, methods, and instrument testing.
Required:
- You have completed Residency 3.
- You have an approved prospectus.
This track is right for you if:
- You need help developing chapters 1-3.
- You need help developing the literature review.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Dissertation Checklist to support the development of the dissertation.
- Synthesizes original research in an appropriate, discipline-relevant, scholarly voice following applicable standards and requirements for publication.
- Creates an outline of the dissertation proposal for Chapters 1-3 utilizing the Dissertation Template.
PhD Residency 4 Qualitative Methods & Data Collection Track
View this video guide to select your track.
Overview
The Qualitative Track for Residency 4 aims to meet the student where they are in the dissertation process to help ensure the fundamental assumptions of qualitative research align with chapters 1 and 3 or chapters 4 and 5 of the dissertation. Topics include the nature and logic of qualitative research, trustworthiness, data collection strategies, data analysis, ethical considerations, IRB, qualitative methodologies: case study, phenomenology, narrative inquiry, action research and visual research.
Required:
- You have completed Residency 3.
- You have an approved prospectus.
This track is right for you if:
- You are using qualitative methods in your research.
- You need help with qualitative research design in chapters 1 and 3.
- You need help with qualitative data collection or data analysis.
- You need help with chapters 4-5.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluates qualitative research design to support the development of an independent research study.
- Writes dissertation purpose statement that align with qualitative research design.
- Writes dissertation research questions that align with qualitative research design.
- Develops appropriate data collection and data analysis strategies.
- Designs an independent qualitative research study that contributes to the professional body of knowledge in the literature.
PhD Residency 4 Quantitative Methods & Data Collection Track
View this video guide to select your track.
Overview
The Quantitative Track for Residency 4 aims to meet the student where they are in the dissertation process to help ensure the fundamental assumptions of quantitative research align with chapter 4 of the dissertation. Topics include power analysis, SPSS, data entry, data screening, test instrument reliability, statistical analysis overview: independent-samples t-test, ANOVA, multiple regression, logistic regression, factorial ANOVA, results, and methods.
Required:
- You have completed Residency 3.
- You have an approved prospectus.
This track is right for you if:
- You are using quantitative methodology in my research.
- You need help with quantitative data collection.
- You need help with quantitative data analysis.
- You need help with chapters 4-5.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluates quantitative research design to support the development of an independent research study.
- Conducts quantitative research design activities e.g., power analysis, data screening, data cleaning, determining internal consistency.
- Operates statistical software for basic data entry and import to support quantitative research design.
- Designs an independent quantitative research study that contributes to the professional body of knowledge in the literature.
PhD Residency 4 Publishing & Presenting Track
View this video guide to select your track.
Overview
The Residency 4 Presenting & Publishing Track supports advanced doctoral students who want to gain a deeper understanding of their role as steward of their discipline, with a specific focus on strategies to disseminate their research as part of their development as a scholar/practitioner. Topics include audiences and venues for dissemination, strategies for creating products to disseminate, tactics for effective publication and presentation, and continued development of scholarly identity.
Required:
- You have completed Residency 3.
- You have an approved proposal or an approved 3xM Design Plan.
This track is right for you if:
- You want to publish your research.
- You want to present your research.
- You have questions about how and where to disseminate your research.
- You don’t know how to get started publishing or presenting your research.
Learning Outcomes
- Creates a research dissemination plan.
- Develops a research narrative.
- Outlines the steps involved in publishing and presenting research.
- Demonstrates presentation skills.
PhD Residency 4 General Track
View this video guide to select your track.
Overview
The Residency 4 General Track seeks to build student capacity to complete the dissertation proposal and the final dissertation. Topics include dissertation chapter expectations, the Walden dissertation process, and working with the dissertation committee. Students will present a PowerPoint of their proposed dissertation research and receive developmental feedback from faculty and peers. Feedback will emphasize alignment, quality, and feasibility. For the required final assignment, you will compose a reflection identifying what you have learned about your own research and the research development process in general as well as specifying next steps to move forward with a timeline for completion.
Required:
- You have completed Residency 3.
- You have an approved prospectus.
This track is right for you if:
- You need non-specific general help developing chapters 1-5.
- You are interested in presenting your research and receiving peer feedback.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluates research design to support the development of an independent research study.
- Designs an independent research study that contributes to the professional body of knowledge in the literature.