Walden University implements Skillsetter in 22 of 28 of their online counseling Masters programs

Walden University was the first school to implement Skillsetter in 22 of 28 their online counseling Masters programs

Walden University is one of the top accredited online universities with students from over 145 countries. A pioneer in distance learning, they are at the forefront of delivering the highest standards of educational excellence in distance online education for working professionals. As digital innovators, they are constantly looking for state of the art tools and technology solutions.

The Walden University School of Counseling first started working with Skillsetter in 2019. As part of their continual efforts to provide the highest caliber of training for counselors and counselor educators, Walden University’s School of Counseling continuously develops program improvements based on their comprehensive assessment plan and processes.

What Walden University discovered about student outcomes through Skillsetter

The Walden University College of Social and Behavioral Health provides inclusive, accessible education promoting individual and systematic change through the School of Counseling and the Barbara Solomon School of Social Work.

Skillsetter allows Walden students to develop their interpersonal skills in a safe environment where mistakes can be made. Instructors are able to standardize and maintain a higher level of control over practice scenarios, and the interactions are more realistic compared to practicing with peers. Walden students have reported that the simulations are helpful and have shown a significant improvement in their interpersonal skills since the implementation of the Skillsetter technology in their programs.

Over 75 custom videos were produced for custom Walden University courses

• Basic Skills

• Group Counseling

• School Counseling

• Counseling for Trauma

• Cultural Competency

• Psycho-pharmacology

• Ethics

• And many more

Walden’s online counseling programs combine the power of the Skillsetter interpersonal skill-building software with expertise from Walden’s faculty, and the result is an intentional, scalable solution to address the gaps in learning experiences offered in distance learning settings.