View our EdD Early Childhood specialization completion requirements
Minimum degree requirements:
60 quarter credits
- Core courses (50 cr.)
- Capstone (10 cr.)
Minimum degree requirements:
60 quarter credits
Courses
In the EdD Early Childhood Education specialization, you’ll build skills and progress toward your final capstone project in every course.
Disclaimers: Walden students have up to 8 years to complete their doctoral program unless they petition for an extension.
In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation/doctoral study course until they complete their capstone project and it is approved. This usually takes longer than the minimum required terms in the dissertation/doctoral study course shell.
To complete a doctoral dissertation, students must obtain the academic approval of several independent evaluators including their committee, the University Research Reviewer, and the Institutional Review Board; pass the Form and Style Review; gain approval at the oral defense stage; and gain final approval by the Chief Academic Officer. Students must also publish their dissertation on ProQuest before their degree is conferred. Learn more about the dissertation process in the Dissertation Guidebook.
For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-937-8785.
Courses
PhD completion program courses help you return to doctoral work, match with an advisor, and stay on track to finishing your dissertation.
Disclaimers: Walden students have up to 8 years to complete their doctoral program unless they petition for an extension.
In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation/doctoral study course until they complete their capstone project and it is approved. This usually takes longer than the minimum required terms in the dissertation/doctoral study course shell.
To complete a doctoral dissertation, students must obtain the academic approval of several independent evaluators including their committee, the University Research Reviewer, and the Institutional Review Board; pass the Form and Style Review; gain approval at the oral defense stage; and gain final approval by the Chief Academic Officer. Students must also publish their dissertation on ProQuest before their degree is conferred. Learn more about the dissertation process in the Dissertation Guidebook.
For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-937-8785.
Courses
Develop the skills and confidence you need to tackle complex managerial challenges, contribute new knowledge, or teach at the graduate level.
Courses
Develop the skills and confidence needed for complex managerial challenges and research with Walden’s ACBSP-accredited PhD program.
Discover career opportunities in your area that match your interests.
Applying to Walden is easy. To start your application, you’ll need to fill in some basic information to create an account, and then you can begin your online application. Your Enrollment Specialist will be in touch to answer any questions you may have and can assist you in submitting your transcripts and any other required materials.
No. GRE scores are not part of Walden’s admissions requirements.
It depends on your selected program and prior academic experience. Your Enrollment Specialist can help you understand your program requirements.
You can submit unofficial transcripts with your online application if all required information is included on the document. However, once you are admitted to Walden, official transcripts are required for transfer of credit to be awarded and financial aid to be processed, if eligible.
It depends on the requirements for your program of interest and prior academic experience. Your Enrollment Specialist will work with you to explore program options and explain the requirements for admission.
Yes, Walden can assist with obtaining your official transcripts if your school accepts third-party requests. Reach out to your Enrollment Specialist for more information, or download the transcript release form.
Your Enrollment Specialist can start the process for a preliminary evaluation of transfer of credit. You will need to provide your transcripts, and your Enrollment Specialist can also help you explore other potential sources of academic credit, such as military training or professional experience or credentials. You can reach an Enrollment Specialist at 866-492-5336.
Your Enrollment Specialist can guide you through the steps you need to take to continue your education at Walden.
The time needed to complete the application process depends on the requirements for your program. Enrollment Specialists can help set expectations for how long it might take. Also keep in mind that requesting official transcripts as soon as possible is an important step in keeping your application on track.
No, there is no application fee. Contact a Walden Enrollment Specialist for more information about the application process, or start your application now.
Each of our programs has specific admissions eligibility criteria. Reach out to your Enrollment Specialist to discuss the GPA requirement for your program of interest.
An unofficial transcript is one that has been previously opened by you or anyone else before being sent to Walden’s Admissions Office; an unofficial transcript is used for review only during the application and admissions process. An official transcript is sent directly to Walden from the registrar’s office of the institution you are requesting the transcript from.
You can apply to Walden using unofficial transcripts if all required information is included (name of institution previously attended, student name, grades earned, credits earned, degree earned, course names/numbers, and dates of attendance). But keep in mind, you will need your official transcripts to ensure transfer of credit is applied and financial aid is processed, if applicable.
We encourage applicants to request their official transcripts as soon as they decide to apply to Walden. An early request for official transcripts can help smooth the admissions process and ensure transfer of credit is correctly awarded, if eligible, and financial aid, if applicable, is processed without delay.
CHAT
Chat now with a customer service representative
CALL
Speak with a Walden representative
Feel free to email us with any questions
ASK
Ask the Walden Facebook community
Fill out the form and we will contact you to provide information about furthering your education.
Please use our International Form if you live outside of the U.S.
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Walden University is a member of Covista https://www.covista.com/ | Walden University is certified to operate by SCHEV
© 2026 Walden University LLC. All rights reserved.
Legal & Consumer Info | Website Terms and Conditions | Cookie Policy | Cookie settings