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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When you decide to earn your degree from Walden University, you’ll have access to a variety of support services to help you every step of your academic journey. The Office of Student Disability Services is a resource that works to ensure students with disabilities have barrier-free access to Walden's programs and services. By working with faculty and technicians to make the online classroom as accessible as possible prior to enrollment, Walden provides equal opportunity for students with disabilities. To help you further understand this invaluable resource, here are three important things to know about the Office of Student Disability Services.
Although the Office of Student Disability Services does not provide software to students, its staff can provide information about software that Walden students and faculty with disabilities have successfully used in the past.
As soon as you know you will be late with an assignment, you should reach out to your instructor to discuss your situation. Depending on the severity of the emergency, your instructor may provide options for you to complete your work or refer you to the Medical Documentation Office for assistance.
If you have questions regarding accommodations for in-person residencies contact the Office of Student Disability Services early in your program to discuss. Students should apply for accommodations as early as possible. Requests are processed on a rolling basis and are given individual attention and consideration. Students should be aware that there may be some situations where a request for accommodation is made at a point in the term where appropriate arrangements cannot practicably or reasonably be made. Students should also be aware that not all requests for accommodations can be granted. Reviews may take a minimum of 10 business days once the file is determined complete and status updates are available in your email.
Accommodations are not applied retroactively.
Choosing the right online university is a big decision. During this process, be sure to investigate the support services offered—especially if you will need disability assistance. Walden, an accredited university, offers an array of student support services. And thanks to online education, you can earn your degree in an accessible environment while you continue to work full time. That means you can better maintain a work-life balance while you expand your credentials and further your skills. With a flexible online learning platform, there’s no need to rearrange your schedule or commute to campus—you can take classes at whatever time of day works best for you.
Walden University is an accredited institution offering high-quality online degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, as well as online certificate programs. Expand your career options and earn your degree using a convenient, flexible learning platform that fits your busy life.
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