View our EdD Early Childhood specialization completion requirements
Minimum degree requirements:
60 quarter credits
- Core courses (50 cr.)
- Capstone (10 cr.)
OUR MISSION
To provide broad access opportunities to a community of career professionals to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners so that they can make a tangible impact in their world.
OUR VISION
A premier online learning community where knowledge and professional competencies are valued for their contributions to solving critical societal challenges and advancing the greater public good.
Empowering the greater good for 50 years and counting.
Walden University was founded on a bold idea: Career professionals shouldn't have to choose between their ambitions and their responsibilities. Our mission is to provide broad access to transformative education that helps working adults achieve their goals and become professionals who don't just understand theory but apply it to create tangible impact. Since 1970, we've been opening doors that traditional universities kept closed, helping students like you develop the expertise to solve real-world challenges.
The results speak for themselves. More than 200,000 alumni have earned degrees that changed their trajectories: advancing into leadership roles, launching new initiatives, and improving outcomes in their fields. With bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs designed to fit education into your schedule, you get the rigor of a respected university with the flexibility your life demands.
At Walden, you don't just earn a degree. You gain the tools to make a measurable difference in the communities and industries you care about most.
The Walden Difference
What makes Walden different isn't just our flexible online programs—it's our commitment to removing every barrier between you and your degree. From day one through graduation, Walden delivers the flexibility, support, quality, and resources you need to reach your goals. Here's how we make it possible.
FINANCIAL AID
Determining your program costs and how to pay for your education may feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING FORMATS
Your learning style and schedule are unique. We offer flexible ways to learn—like Tempo Learning®, designed to fit your needs.
DEDICATED STUDENT SUPPORT
You’re never alone at Walden. Our student support teams are here for you every step of the way.
EXPERT FACULTY
Learn from respected scholars, researchers, and leaders who bring real-world insights to the online classroom.
WALDEN COMMENCEMENT
Student success is what drives us—and we couldn’t be prouder of the many remarkable accomplishments of our graduates.
ACCREDITATION
Quality matters—especially when it comes to your education. Walden is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Set a Course for Change®
Ignite passion.
Get the W.
Getting the W isn't just about earning a degree, it's about becoming the leader, innovator, and changemaker in your life, profession, and community that you know you’re meant to be. Walden empowers you to get the W by delivering flexible online education that fits your life, not the other way around.
Online Learning
Expanding access to higher education
Walden University has been a pioneer in distance learning since its inception, transforming how working professionals access quality higher education. Our innovative online learning platform breaks down traditional barriers of time and location, enabling students from diverse backgrounds to pursue their academic goals without sacrificing their careers or family commitments. Through flexible, career-focused programs designed specifically for adult learners, Walden empowers students nationwide to earn respected degrees on their own terms. This commitment to accessibility and innovation has made Walden a trusted leader in online education, helping thousands of students each year turn their aspirations into meaningful impact.