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.
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Dear Walden University Students,
I am pleased to share that this morning Laureate Education finalized the transition of ownership of Walden University to Adtalem Global Education. This change of ownership has received all required regulatory approvals.
Adtalem is preserving Walden University’s name, mission and rich institutional legacy as a leader in online higher education for adult learners. Walden students will continue to attend the same classes to complete their same degree program. There is no change in your status, program or progress toward completion of your degree from Walden.
Walden has great synergy and alignment with the core values that shape how Adtalem works to fulfill its promise to students and the communities it serves. We share a mission of providing access to education that transforms lives, careers and communities. And we both believe that education empowers students to achieve their goals, find success, and drive positive social change in our global community.
We also both support advancing racial and gender diversity and equity in leadership roles across industries and business. That is why I believe that together, Walden and Adtalem will provide our nation with diverse graduates who have the talent and skills to answer workforce needs and a passion for advancing positive social change.
This transition honors Walden’s more than 50-year history, our commitment to our students and their success, and our mission of advancing Education for Good through access and social change. I strongly believe that this transition provides the entire Walden community with an innovative next step forward for the continued success of our students and our university.
Sincerely,
Paula R. Singer
CEO and Interim President
Walden University
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