View our EdD Early Childhood specialization completion requirements
Minimum degree requirements:
60 quarter credits
- Core courses (50 cr.)
- Capstone (10 cr.)
The Walden Transcript Process
We want your enrollment to go as smoothly as possible. That’s why it’s important to request your transcripts from schools you’ve previously attended as soon as you make the decision to apply to Walden. Official transcripts are required within 30 days of admission.
Not submitting transcripts on time is the number one reason some applicants miss their target start date. To ensure you can start when planned, give yourself plenty of time to have your official transcripts sent to Walden. Our Enrollment Specialists are happy to guide you through the process.
Our Electronic Transcript Partners
Many institutions have partnered with a transcript services provider to manage transcript requests. This helps expedite your request and allows these providers to send your transcripts electronically to us on behalf of your school. In many cases, your official transcripts can be sent and received in the same day. Give us a call and an Enrollment Specialist will guide you through the process, as not all schools use the same service provider.
Transcript Request Services:
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How do I request my official Walden University transcript?
If you are a Walden graduate or a current student who would like to request your official Walden University transcript, please see the Requesting Your Transcript information page.
How can I order my official transcripts electronically?
Many institutions have partnered with a transcript services provider to manage transcript requests. This helps expedite your request and allows these providers to send your transcripts electronically to us on behalf of your school. In many cases, your official transcripts can be sent and received in the same day. Give us a call and an Enrollment Specialist will guide you through the process, as not all schools use the same service provider.
Transcript Request Services:
What's the difference between official and unofficial transcripts?
| OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS | UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS |
|---|---|
| Generally requested from the registrar’s office of the institution you previously attended | Any transcript that has been received or opened by you or anyone else before being forwarded to Walden |
| Sent to Walden University directly from the institution, either electronically or by mail | Must include the name of the institution previously attended, student name, grades earned, credits earned, degree earned (if applicable), course names/numbers, and dates of attendance |
| Used for registration and financial aid purposes (if eligible) | Used for review purposes only (e.g., application, transfer of credit) |
| Required within 30 days of admission |
Where should my official transcripts be sent?
When you contact your previous college(s) and request your transcript(s), be sure to indicate that your transcript(s) should be sent to:
Walden University
Office of Admissions
6100 Merriweather Dr
8th Floor
Columbia, MD 21044
For electronic delivery, have your school send your official transcripts to [email protected].
Will I need to submit transcripts for all the schools I’ve attended?
To submit your application, Walden requires either an unofficial or official transcript from the institution where you earned your highest level of education. To start the pre-admission evaluation immediately, we recommend you first submit an unofficial transcript, which will be used for application review only. You are still required to submit an official transcript within 30 days of being admitted.
For applicants looking to transfer credits into Walden, we offer a preliminary transfer-of-credit evaluation. For this evaluation, you will need to submit transcripts from all institutions attended, even if you did not earn a degree. For transfer-of-credit evaluations, Walden can use unofficial transcripts for review purposes. You are still required to submit an official transcript within 30 days of being admitted.