Waldorf University is a friendly, private liberal arts school located centrally in beautiful Forest City, Iowa. Dedicated to educating the entire person, Waldorf offers a litany of certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, providing opportunities for anyone who wants to improve their life academically, personally or professionally.
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Waldorf
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About Us
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Areas of Study
A private, faith-based, nonprofit school, Waldorf University calls the rural Midwest home. Our intimate and charming campus sits on a prominent corner in Forest City, Iowa, and has a rich history dating back to 1903, when we welcomed our first students to campus.
In 2010, more than a century later, we created online programs — from business to nursing — so more students can experience a Waldorf University education. As a result, we’re proud to provide a solid foundation for career success, family engagement and community impact for people anywhere and everywhere.
When you choose to experience Waldorf University campus life, you get to enjoy our state-of-the-art science labs, television and recording studios, classrooms, performing arts center, athletic facilities and beautiful library — all on a safe and walkable site.
If you pursue your program online, you’ll benefit from technology that mimics the classroom experience without the limitations of scheduled classes and lectures. This format ensures flexibility without sacrificing a high-quality education.
Because we’re accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, you can be confident that Waldorf University’s diverse certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs conform to industry best practices and weave emerging trends into curriculum.
Whether studying on campus or online, our low student-to-faculty ratio cultivates a high level of interaction between you and your professors.
THE WALDORF UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
Waldorf’s four pillars describe the education experience we provide to students on campus and online. They are foundational to Waldorf’s history, reflective of Waldorf’s present and aspirational to Waldorf’s future.
Tradition
Founded in 1903, Waldorf has built a reputation for academic excellence, traditions in fine arts and a broad athletics program. We believe we have a responsibility to serve the world. But most importantly, we understand this experience as a gift from God that comes with a responsibility to serve the world.
Passion
Well-rounded people excel, which is why we encourage students to pursue their passions, whether those focus on extracurricular activities, faith, academics, or all the above.
Community
Our faculty, staff and students create our community. Together, we carry and instill Waldorf University's values, traditions and mission inside and outside the classroom, on campus and online. Our students come from every U.S. state and many countries worldwide, adding to our learning community. You’ll understand the uniqueness of the Waldorf community from your very first interaction.
Success
We define success as the triumph of the human spirit and use our successes to serve others. Whether you study on our Forest City campus or not, you receive an academic experience that fits your needs to succeed on your terms.
WELL-ROUNDED WALDORF UNIVERSITY CAMPUS LIFE
Waldorf Warriors believe in building a well-rounded education. Participating in the arts and sports, volunteering and community involvement are just as important as education.
The Waldorf community offers a safe environment to not only focus on academia but also become a better athlete or performer, a more engaged community member and an individual who knows how to lead.
There are many ways to get involved in Waldorf University campus life through extracurricular activities, from chess clubs, intramural sports and a student-run radio station to the student senate and groups dedicated to aspiring journalists. Nothing but possibilities await.
Because Waldorf is located in Forest City, Iowa, it’s easy to get connected not only on campus but also off campus. Students can enjoy miles of bike trails, public parks, Winnebago River canoeing, a disc golf course, a golf course and many more recreational opportunities—with just a quick, two-hour commute to Minneapolis or Des Moines, Iowa.
WALDORF WARRIORS ARE DEDICATED TO LIVES OF SERVICE
On and off campus, the Waldorf community is shaped by veracity, discipline, dignity, responsibility, a commitment to service and faith in God.
Founded by Norwegian immigrants as a Lutheran college, Waldorf Warriors have always emphasized stewardship and service to others. Whether our graduates become teachers, scientists, doctors, entrepreneurs or musicians, they seek out lives of service.
Waldorf University faculty are also dedicated to these goals and tenets. They are effective teachers who share a personal commitment to the faith, values and traditions of our college.
Areas of Study
The following programs are currently offered on the residential campus:
MAJORS
- Biology (B.A./B.S.)
- Business (B.A.)
- Business
- Finance & Banking
- Management
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Communications (B.A.)
- Digital Media
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Creative Writing (B.A.)
- Criminal Justice (A.A./B.S.)
- Education (B.S.)
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Music Education
- K-12 Endorsement
- Physical Education
- English (B.A.)
- Health Promotion and Exercise Science (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- History
- Political Science
- Liberal Arts (A.A.) *
- Music (B.A.)
- Music
- Arts Management
- Education
- Performance: Vocal/Instrumental/Piano
- Psychology (B.A.)
- Sport Management (A.A./B.A.)
- Theatre Arts (B.A.)
- Musical Theatre
- Management
- Theatre Arts
- Performance (Acting/Directing)
- Design Technologies
- Dramaturgy
- Playwriting
MINORS
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Education
- English
- Health Promotion & Exercise Science
- History
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Shakespeare
- Social Sciences
- Spanish
- Sport Management
- Theatre
- Children’s Theatre
CERTIFICATES
- Technical Writing
The following programs are currently offered online:
MAJORS
- Business (A.A./B.S./M.B.A.)
- Business (A.A.)
- Diversity & Inclusion (A.A.)
- Management (A.A.)
- Business Administration (B.S./M.B.A.)
- Communications (B.S.)
- Criminal Justice Leadership (M.B.A.)
- Emergency Management Leadership (M.B.A.)
- Finance (B.S.)
- Fire/Rescue Executive Leadership (M.B.A.)
- Health Care Management (B.S./M.B.A.)
- Human Resources (M.B.A.)
- Human Resource Management (B.S.)
- Industrial Organizational Psychology (B.S.)
- Instructional Design & Technology (M.B.A.)
- Leadership (M.B.A.)
- Management (B.S.)
- Marketing (M.B.A.)
- Project Management (B.S./M.B.A.)
- Public Administration (M.B.A.)
- Sport Management (M.B.A.)
- Communications (A.A./B.A.)
- Criminal Justice (A.A./B.S.)
- Criminal Justice (A.A./B.S.)
- Cybersecurity (B.S.)
- Forensic Mental Health (B.S.)
- Forensic Psychology (B.S.)
- Homeland Security (B.S.)
- Public Relations (B.S.)
- Criminal Justice Administration (B.S.)
- Criminal Justice (A.A./B.S.)
- Cybersecurity (B.S.)
- Education (A.A./M.Ed.)
- Early Childhood Education (A.A.)
- Instructional Design & Technology (M.Ed.)
- Leadership (M.Ed.)
- Social Emotional Learning (M.Ed.)
- Teaching & Learning (M.Ed)
- Emergency Management (A.A./B.A.)
- Emergency Management (A.A./B.A.)
- Fire Science (B.A.)
- Homeland Security (B.A.)
- Emergency Management (A.A./B.A.)
- Fire Science (A.A./B.S.)
- Fire Science (A.A.)
- Fire Science Administration (B.S.)
- Public Relations (B.S.)
- Health Care Management (A.A./B.A./M.A.)
- Health Care Management (A.A./B.A./M.A.)
- Human Resourcese (M.A.)
- Leadership (M.A.)
- Marketing (M.A.)
- Project Management (M.A.)
- Health Care Management (A.A./B.A./M.A.)
- Homeland Security (A.A./B.A.)
- Homeland Security (A.A./B.A.)
- Criminal Justice (B.A.)
- Cybersecurity (B.A.)
- Emergency Management (B.A.)
- Homeland Security (A.A./B.A.)
- Human Resource Management (A.A.)
- Leadership (A.A./B.S./M.A.)
- Global Leadership (A.A.)
- Leadership Communication (A.A.)
- Organizational Leadership (B.S./M.A.)
- Diversity & Inclusion (B.S.)
- Global Leaderhip (B.S.)
- Health Care Management (B.S.)
- Leadership Communication (B.S.)
- Occupational Safety & Health (B.S.)
- Organizational Leadership: Applied Leadership (M.A.)
- Criminal Justice Leadership (M.A.)
- Emergency Management Leadership (M.A.)
- Fire Rescue Executive Leadership (M.A.)
- Healthcare Management (M.A.)
- Human Resource Development (M.A.)
- Public Administration Leadership (M.A.)
- Sport Managment (M.A.)
- Teacher Leader (M.A.)
- Liberal Arts (A.A.) *
- Nursing: RN to BSN Completion Program (B.S.)
- Psychology (A.A./B.A.)
- Psychology (A.A./B.A.)
- Communications (B.A.)
- Criminal Justice (B.A.)
- Fire Science (B.A.)
- Health Care Management (B.A.)
- Industrial Oraganizational Psychology (B.A.)
- Mental Health Counseling (B.A.)
- Occupational Safety & Health (B.A.)
- Sport Management (B.A.)
- Psychology (A.A./B.A.)
- Public Relations (B.A.)
- Safety (A.A./B.A.)
- Occupational Safety & Health (A.A.)
- Occupational Safety (B.A.)
- Sport Management (A.A.)