View our EdD Early Childhood specialization completion requirements
Minimum degree requirements:
60 quarter credits
- Core courses (50 cr.)
- Capstone (10 cr.)
Michael Betz,
President
In his role as president, Betz is responsible for the strategy and operations of Walden with a mandate to further enhance Walden’s position as a leading innovator in distance learning while maintaining its commitment to expanding access to high quality, flexible degree programs that enable student success and advance professional ambitions.
Dr. Sue Subocz,
Associate President and Provost
Dr. Sue Subocz has more than 20 years of experience in higher education, and she has served in several leadership roles with Walden since 2014. She is an outstanding leader who consistently demonstrates her passion for Walden, commitment to the success of our students, and dedication to advancements in curricular innovations that improve learning experiences for diverse adult student populations.
College Leadership
The teams in our colleges deliver programs at the leading edge of their disciplines.
Division of Social Supports for Healthy Communities
Kelley Costner, EdD
Vice Provost
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences
Joseline Castaños, PhD
Dean
College of Management and Human Potential
Karlyn Barilovits, PhD
Dean
College of Psychology and Community Services
Shana Garrett, PhD
Dean
College of Health Science and Public Policy
Jorg Westermann, PhD, MA, Dipl Oec. Univ.
Dean
College of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies
Sara Makris, PhD
Dean
Division of Healthcare Access and Quality
Nina Nabors, PhD
Vice Provost
College of Allied Health
Alina Perez, PhD
Dean
College of Nursing
Tracy Wilson, DNP, FNP
Dean
College of Social and Behavioral Health
Lisa Moon, PhD
Dean
Academic Affairs & Administration
Devon Edmund, EdD
Vice Provost
Division of Mission Fulfillment
Savitri Dixon-Saxon, PhD, LCMHC
Vice Provost
Research Impact and Capacity Building
Kathleen Morrison
Dean
Faculty Excellence and Academic Innovations
School of Lifelong Learning
Kristi Trapp, PhD
Dean
Center and Office Leadership
Our centers and offices are deeply committed to providing innovative, student-centered services to support your success.
Office of Academic Affairs
Juli Konopa, PhD
Director, Academic Operations
Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services
Patrick Kahoe
Dean, Academic Success
Office of Accreditation
Brenda Kruse
Director, Accreditation
Office of Degree Acceleration
Dana Ague, EdD
Manager, Academic Support
Office of Impact Development
Rochelle Gilbert, EdD
Associate Vice Provost
Office of Licensure, Certification and Compliance
Qiana Wells-Haridat
Dean, Academic Success
Office of Program Assessment and Evaluation
Jacqueline Olson, EdD
Director, Academic Success
Office of Research Learning and Collaboration
Laura Lynn, PhD
Dean, Student Success
Office of Student Affairs
Gina Dyson, JD
Dean
Office of Student Experiential Learning Services
Mary Raeker-Rebek, PhD
Director, Academic Success
Office of Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring Excellence
Deborah Inman, EdD
Associate Dean, Academic Success
Registrar’s Office
Justin Zickar, EdD
Walden University Registrar
Board of Directors
The vision and leadership of our Board of Directors makes Walden a thriving and distinctive learning community.
Toni L. Freeman
Board Chair
Senior Vice President of Operations
Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Region
Dr. Debra A. Albert
Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services
Chief Nursing Officer, NYU Langone Health
Stephen S. Hau
CEO & Chairman Newfire Global Partners
Dr. Charles O. Heller
President, Annapolis Capital Group
Dr. Sean Joe
Benjamin E. Youngdahl Professor of Social Development
Race and Opportunity Lab
Washington University in St. Louis
John E. Kobara
Chair, MLK Community Health Foundation
Dr. Anita McDonald
Chancellor Emerita, Penn State DuBois
Dr. Estanislado Y. Paz
Founding President, Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS)
Dr. Myriam E. Seay
U.S. Air Force
Founding President, Eli's Research
Dr. Barbara Solomon, Board Member Emerita
Professor and Vice Provost Emerita,
University of Southern California
Lisa W. Wardell
Executive Chairman
Covista