Ever evolving, Waldorf has led the charge for change since 1903, embracing technology and academic programs that best prepare our students to lead and serve in a rapidly changing world.
More than 90 percent of Waldorf graduates are employed or continue their education within six months of graduation. Offering a litany of associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs — on campus and online — Waldorf has an answer for every student’s academic needs.
If you have significant amounts of completed postsecondary coursework that you would like to transfer, you should consider the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) programs.
Bachelor's Certificates and Master's Certificates are also available for the current or aspiring professional to advance their career related knowledge and skills, or as a stepping stone towards Waldorf’s online degree programs.
Explore Our Offerings
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Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The mission of the Biology Program is to prepare students for leadership careers in the biological sciences. We educate and prepare students from diverse backgrounds for lifelong learning about biology and its involvement in technology and society.
This program is available on campus only.
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Bachelor of Science in Biology
The mission of the Biology Program is to prepare students for leadership careers in the biological sciences. We educate and prepare students from diverse backgrounds for lifelong learning about biology and its involvement in technology and society.
This program is available on campus only.
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Associate of Arts in Business
Waldorf's A.A. in Business degree allows students to deepen their business knowledge and skills, with an administration focus. Topics include: organizational communication, principles of accounting, principles of marketing, information systems management, and managerial accounting.
This program is available online only.
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Associate of Arts in Diversity & Inclusion
To compete in today's knowledge economy, top organizations seek a diverse workforce in order to leverage wide-ranging talent. Waldorf's A.A. in Diversity and Inclusion degree is designed to explore the complex dynamics of workforce diversity. This program also examines the psychology of prejudice and discrimination, employment and labor law, and diverse perspectives related to gender, generation, race, religion, and ethnic culture.
This program is available online only.
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Associate of Arts in Management
Waldorf's A.A. in Management degree allows students to deepen their business knowledge and skills, with a management focus. Topics include: (a) production and operations management, (b) business policy and strategic management, and (c) the flexibility to choose three additional management courses based on specific areas of interest.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Arts in Business
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Business at Waldorf offers you a wide range of career opportunities. You will select a specific concentration of courses in one of three areas: Management, Marketing, Finance/Banking or Operations Management.
This program is available on campus only.
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Gain an edge in today's increasingly competitive business environment with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Waldorf University. Topics covered include principles of management; production and operations management; organizational theory and behavior; international business; business law; money and banking; insurance/accounting systems; and more.
This program is available online only.
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Master of Business Administration
Waldorf's Master of Business Administration provides a sophisticated academic foundation for current and future business leaders, in both the public and private sectors, to succeed on a global business platform. Topics covered within this graduate program include finance, management, marketing, human resource management, economics, accounting and management information systems.
This program is available online only.
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Associate of Arts in Communications
Waldorf's A.A. in Communications degree provides hands-on experience with current technology to prepare students for careers in the communications industry. Students will have the opportunity to learn these technologies through a creative, project-based experience.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts
Waldorf's communications faculty know you won't really start to learn until you get your hands on a project and create. Whether you favor written or electronic communication, you will have semester after semester of opportunities to write, record, edit and design. Your passion to produce will lead the way.
This program is available on campus only.
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Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Waldorf's online communications degree will prepare you for many exciting positions within the communications industry by combining a liberal arts education with specific job skills and service to the greater community. Waldorf will help you improve your proficiency in written and verbal communication, visual literacy and multimedia skills.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing
The Waldorf University Creative Writing Program provides a challenging, engaging and deeply personal learning experience. Students explore at least three genres of writing and develop their craft in techniques courses and upper-level writers' workshops. They form strong relationships with their peers in seminar style classes, and they work with faculty who are both excellent teachers and practicing writers.
This program is available on campus only.
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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Waldorf's A.A. in Criminal Justice degree provides the opportunity to explore the three primary areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts and corrections. Beyond the Introduction to Criminal Justice course, students can select courses of greatest interest to tailor the concentration to their needs or wants.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice offered at Waldorf University is designed to provide students with a strong base of knowledge in the three primary areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections, the essential core curriculum to establish a well-rounded foundation within the Criminal Justice field.
This program is available on campus only.
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Waldorf's Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice is designed to provide the student with a broad base of knowledge in the three primary areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. This foundation includes the Waldorf general education curriculum, numerous courses in the criminal justice arena, and courses in sociology and business. The program provides students with the general education, discipline specific, and technical knowledge required to succeed in the criminal justice workplace.
This program is available online only.
Available Concentrations
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Waldorf's Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration is ideal for those who seek a traditional criminal justice program with an additional focus on business and management. The program is designed to provide the student with a broad base of knowledge in the three primary areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is already an absolute necessity for every business in every industry. Job opportunities are expected to grow even more as technology continues to integrate with day-to-day operations ' and protecting those technologies means protecting the bottom line.
This program is available online only.
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Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Waldorf's associate degree in early childhood education focuses on building the most beneficial learning environment for young, school-aged children. Through the application of child development knowledge, and by learning the standards of healthy, safe, respectful, and supportive classroom, students will grasp the ability to establish positive relationships with family and community members to enhance learning and development for young children. Furthermore, students will also gain experience in working with diverse student populations through social, cultural, and linguistic awareness.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Science in Education
The mission of the Waldorf University Education Department is to prepare engaging teachers to serve a community of learners. Through the Waldorf Teacher Preparation Program, students experience exemplary learning opportunities both on campus and in the area K-12 school districts. Additionally, Waldorf Teacher Education students learn to assume roles as leaders, advocates and servants within the professional setting and the community.
This program is available on campus only.
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Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology
The Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology at Waldorf University prepares educational professionals to apply a systematic, theory-based approach to designing learning activities. Students learn to analyze needs and provide and evaluate training solutions to instructional problems. These specialized skills may be applied in the classroom with students at all educational levels as well as other professions requiring the development of instructional materials.
This program is available online only.
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Master of Education in Leadership
The Master of Education, Leadership Concentration program at Waldorf University is designed to help working education professionals bolster their teaching effectiveness, refine their leadership skills and grow their potential in the education field. The goal of an effective teacher is to maximize their students' engagement, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment while establishing a culture of continuous education in their classrooms.
This program is available online only.
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Master of Education in Social Emotional Learning
Today, K-12 classrooms are often comprised of students from a variety of socioeconomic and multicultural backgrounds. In addition to managing academic demands, today’s teachers are tasked with developing the social and emotional skills for a wide variety of students with diverse learning needs, as well.
This program is available online only.
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Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
The Master of Education, Teaching and Learning Concentration program at Waldorf University is designed to help working education professionals bolster their teaching effectiveness, refine their leadership skills and grow their potential in the education field. The goal of an effective teacher is to maximize their students' engagement, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment while establishing a culture of continuous education in their classrooms.
This program is available online only.
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Associate of Arts in Emergency Management
Waldorf's A.A. in Emergency Management degree provides foundational knowledge and initial exposure to the Emergency Management field. Learners explore a variety of areas within the discipline, including the four phases of emergency management, terrorism in emergency management, as well as interagency disaster management.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Arts in Emergency Management
In times of uncertainty and unprecedented natural and man-made disasters, Waldorf's Bachelor of Arts degree in Emergency Management is designed to prepare the student with a broad base of knowledge in the field of emergency management. The foundation for this degree program includes the Waldorf general education curriculum, numerous courses in the emergency management arena, as well as electives in the fields of Homeland Security, Fire Science Administration, and Business, among others.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Arts in English
The Waldorf University English major exposes students to a rich variety of literature and writing courses. The literature courses serve to ground students in the meaning and importance of the written word and cover a breadth of genres, time periods, and nationalities. Students also have opportunities in courses of expository and creative writing to practice communicating more effectively to serve a wide variety of purposes with a wide range of readers, including, of course, academic.
This program is available on campus only.
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Associate of Arts in Fire Science
Waldorf's A.A. in Fire Science degree is designed with the flexibility to allow students to choose topics of greatest interests. From risk reduction to fire dynamics to investigation, this concentration allows students to explore a broad range of fire science topics.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Administration
Fire up your career with a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Administration from Waldorf University. This program presents a balanced curriculum and contains courses identified by the National Fire Academy, U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Association for use in academic settings.
This program is available online only.
Available Concentrations
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Associate of Arts in Health Care Management
Waldorf's A.A. in Health Care Management degree provides functional management knowledge and skills, including an overview of issues and challenges specific to the field of health care delivery. Emphasis of instruction is on developing the managerial knowledge and skills required to work in today's regulated, complex healthcare field.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Management
Waldorf's Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Management is designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills to be effective mid-level health care managers in various health care settings. The program has a special focus on the efficiency and quality of care provided in hospitals and other health facilities.
This program is available online only.
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Master of Arts in Health Care Management
The Masters of Art in Health Care Management is the perfect progression for those working in or interested in health care who aspire to make a difference in the health care management and administration fields. This degree program can leverage student's real-world knowledge to help students better understand their current role in leadership or how to navigate the path to leadership in the health care arena.
This program is available online only.
Available Concentrations
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Bachelor of Arts in Health Promotion and Exercise Science
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Promotion and Exercise Science is designed to enable students to increase control over their health through a wide range of behavioral, social, and environmental interventions with a focus on the scientific study of human movement to improve physical fitness.
This program is available on campus only.
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Bachelor of Arts in History
The study of history is based on developing familiarity with a broad base of information from a wide variety of sources. It provides a view of the past and its many interpretations to provide an informed perspective for present and future political, economic, scientific, cultural, and social activity through reading and research in written records.
This program is available on campus only.
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Associate of Arts in Homeland Security
Waldorf's A.A. Homeland Security degree focuses on topics related to: terrorism, American homeland security, tactical response operations, and weapons of mass destruction.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security
Waldorf's Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security is designed to provide an in-depth background related to Department of Homeland Security practices. Waldorf's B.A. program focuses on strategies to protect the American homeland, including prevention, planning, and response measures related to terrorist threats.
This program is available online only.
Available Concentrations
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Associate of Arts in Human Resource Management
Waldorf's A.A. in Human Resource Management degree is built upon the key competencies identified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). This program includes a foundational course in human resource management, as well as the flexibility for students to choose four additional courses, each reflecting a key competency identified by SHRM.
This program is available online only.
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Associate of Arts in Global Leadership
Develop skills for leading strong organization performance in today's global environment. Through Waldorf's A.A. in Global Leadership degree, you will learn global decision-making strategies and the art of effective leadership of cross-cultural teams.
This program is available online only.
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Associate of Arts in Leadership Communication
Develop skills for leading strong organization performance in today's global environment. Through Waldorf's A.A. in Global Leadership degree, you will learn global decision-making strategies and the art of effective leadership of cross-cultural teams.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Maximize your potential to influence positive organizational change with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Waldorf University. Career opportunities for students completing this program may include supervisory or leadership roles in human resources, operations, corporate training, career planning, corporate marketing, and business consulting.
This program is available online only.
Available Concentrations
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Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership: Applied Leadership
The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership at Waldorf University is designed to develop students' leadership and equip them to use that leadership as an instrument for organization change. The Applied Leadership Concentration track requires successful completion of a minimum of 15 credits in the concentration area. Students have the option of completing a second Applied Leadership Concentration by meeting the 15 credit requirement under both concentrations.
This program is available online only.
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Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (Non-Concentration)
The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership at Waldorf University is designed to develop students' leadership and equip them to use that leadership as an instrument for organization change. Students evaluate their personal talents and opportunities for leadership, develop leadership knowledge and skills that can be directly applied to their chosen career fields, sharpen their decision-making as leaders, and learn how to shape organization culture.
This program is available online only.
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Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
Waldorf's Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts combines core studies in the liberal arts with the opportunity for students to select specific areas of concentration. This provides a broad base of knowledge in several subject areas, along with the option to more deeply explore a specific area of interest.
This program is available on campus and online.
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Bachelor of Arts in Music
Students seeking a Bachelor's degree in music may choose: Music Major with a choice of emphases: Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Piano Performance, or Church Music; Music Education Major which leads to K-12 licensure in the State of Iowa; Arts Management Major.
This program is available on campus only.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN Completion Program
The RN to BSN completion program gives registered nurses an opportunity to capitalize on their prior nursing experience.
This program is available online only.
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Associate of Arts in Psychology
Waldorf's A.A. in Psychology degree provides the opportunity for students to explore this field beyond the general psychology course. Students can learn about social, abnormal or cognitive psychology.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Waldorf created a comprehensive online psychology curriculum designed to help students develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, interpersonal skills and ethical values aimed at uncovering the deeper roots of society's social and mental challenges. This knowledge base provides the foundation for a successful career in a wide range of human services fields.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes and is traditionally a popular field of study. By the very nature of the profession, psychology is a service vocation. A Bachelor's degree in psychology prepares students to be well-rounded, educated individuals as it reflects many of the goals of a liberal arts education by providing a knowledge base, thinking skills, analytical reasoning, interpersonal skills, and ethical values.
This program is available on campus only.
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Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations
Waldorf's Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations will open opportunities in almost any industry you can imagine ' from non-profit organizations to government agencies to multinational corporations.
This program is available online only.
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Associate of Arts in Occupational Safety and Health
Waldorf's A.A. in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) degree provides foundational knowledge and initial exposure to the Occupational Safety and Health field. Learners explore a variety of areas within the discipline, including industrial hygiene and occupational, environmental, and health safety.
This program is available online only.
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Bachelor of Arts in Occupational Safety
Waldorf's bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety provides both foundational and advanced knowledge of the discipline of occupational safety. Learners explore a variety of technical areas within safety including industrial hygiene, construction safety, fire safety, and risk management.
This program is available online only.
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Associate of Arts in Sport Management
Exciting careers can be made off the playing field with a Sport Management Associate's degree from Waldorf. Students enrolled in this degree program will explore a variety of classes, including sport sociology and sport administration, to better understand the sports industry.
This program is available on campus and online.
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Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management
The Sport Management major allows students, sport fans, and athletes to become more involved in managing sports. The information and skills students will develop in this field of study will prepare them for jobs in sport-related industries.
This program is available on campus only.
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
The mission of the Department of Theatre is to prepare our graduates with hands-on experience, a thorough academic foundation, and exploration of the concept of the theatre student as both a being of spirituality and reason for successful careers and fulfilling lives of service through the expression, teaching, producing, and advancing the vocation of theatre not only as an art form, but as a continuation of articulating the human condition.
This program is available on campus only.
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