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.
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Are you interested in promoting the health and well-being of individuals, communities, and entire populations? We offer a number of online health degrees to help you achieve your goals, whether you’re looking to launch or advance your career in this critically important field.
An online health sciences degree or online public health degree from Walden can prepare you to pursue opportunities in a diverse array of settings, including healthcare services, research, and education. Graduates of our health sciences and public health programs are accomplished health specialists, advisors, advocates, teachers, and administrators who are making a difference in their lives—and in the lives of others.
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CEPH-accredited public health programs ensure quality education at the master’s and doctoral levels.
accreditations
Walden University's online Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) . This signifies they meet rigorous, U.S. Department of Education-recognized quality standards for public health education.
In-Demand Job-Ready Skills
Learn what you need to know to excel in today’s health-related occupations, including health promotion, program evaluation, and communication.
Global Perspective
A global perspective on public health, enriched by the experiences of students from all over the world.
Interactive Online Environment
Interactive and enhanced media that allow students to simulate real-world public health issues and solutions.
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For more than 50 years, Walden has harnessed learning innovation to offer students the high-quality education they need to thrive
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