View our EdD Early Childhood specialization completion requirements
Minimum degree requirements:
60 quarter credits
- Core courses (50 cr.)
- Capstone (10 cr.)
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Program Book
An electronic version of the summer 2022 commencement program book is available for downloading, saving, and/or printing. This initial version of the program book includes information about the university and the ceremony. The full version of Walden’s 67th Commencement program book with the names of all graduates who received degree conferral between December 15, 2021, and May 4, 2022, will be published online in September. Please note that inclusion in the commencement program book is based upon academic completion date and not upon commencement ceremony attendance.
How to Watch the Ceremonies
Face-to-Face Ceremonies
Each commencement ceremony held at the Henry B. González Convention Center will be broadcast live. The link to those broadcasts will be available here beginning Thursday, June 23, 2022. The livestream will begin 10 to 30 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony.
Virtual Ceremonies
For this virtual commencement, we will bring the event to you. There will be two events to view on the day of commencement.
The University Welcome
This event will feature messages from university leaders, our commencement speaker, and more.
On Sunday, June 26th at 2 p.m. Eastern time you can watch this ceremony here or on our Facebook event page.
The Division of Healthy Communities and Organizations
The ceremony for the Division of Healthy Communities and Organizations will recognize graduates of all degree levels in the College of Health Sciences and Public Policy, College of Management and Human Potential, College of Psychology and Community Services, School of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies, and The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences.
Division of Healthcare Access and Quality
The ceremony for the Division of Healthcare Access and Quality will recognize graduates of all degree levels in the College of Allied Health and the College of Social and Behavioral Health.
The Division of Healthcare Access and Quality – Nursing
The ceremony for the Division of Healthcare Access and Quality – Nursing will recognize graduates of all degree levels in the College of Nursing.
Show Your Walden Pride
Celebrate in style! Walden Gear offers a variety of Walden apparel, gifts, and accessories. Graduates are eligible for a 10% discount by entering the code “WaldenGear10” at checkout.
In addition to apparel and accessories, we will have everything you need to celebrate virtually. The Celebration Toolkit includes social media cover photos, Instagram story templates, coloring pages, printable signs, tips on how to celebrate at home, and more.
Pass the torch!
Do you know someone who is ready to take on a new challenge? As a Walden graduate, you can pass along a 15% tuition reduction to new students you refer.*
With a degree from Walden University, you can make a greater difference
Discover how Walden alumnus Dr. Alvin Cantero ’15 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), ’17 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), overcame his own challenges to help provide essential care—which was desperately needed—to his adopted community.
With a degree from Walden University, you can make a greater difference
No matter the challenge, Walden University is committed to helping our graduates use their Education for Good®. See how Walden alum Cecilia Rich ’17 Master of Public Administration (MPA), has started a community garden to serve the community she loves.
With a degree from Walden University, you can make a greater difference
Walden MSW graduates Amy Still, Kayla North, and Winter Watson as well as BS in Human Services student Octavia Ledlow are using their Walden degrees to lead the Oxford Home for Children family-living model, providing individuals with the essential stability, education, social skills, healthcare, and sense of community.
Walden Social Feeds
Ready to earn your next degree? We’re here to help you achieve your goals.
DISCLOSURES
*New students who are referred by Walden alumni can save 15% on tuition over the lifetime of their degree or certificate program when they start classes in 2022. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course. This tuition reduction excludes Walden’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner program. It may not be combined with other tuition reductions, unless specified in another offer.