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
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Courses
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Dr. Amanda Lewis is an experienced early childhood education professional with 28 years of teaching and educational leadership experience. She holds a doctoral degree in Early Childhood Education and is licensed in North Carolina as a Birth–Kindergarten educator. Her formal teaching area and field of study include early childhood education, child development, curriculum design, assessment, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Dr. Lewis serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Walden University, where she supports adult learners in developing knowledge and skills related to early childhood education. In this role, she facilitates meaningful online learning experiences, engages students in academic discussions, provides feedback on coursework, and connects research-based practices to real-world educational settings.
Dr. Lewis has served as a NC public Pre-K teacher for 15 years and has extensive experience working with traditional Pre-K classrooms, blended settings, and early childhood special education environments. She has collaborated with families, school teams, and community partners to promote high-quality early learning experiences. Her professional affiliations and experiences include work with early childhood education initiatives, public school systems, and organizations (such as PBS Ambassador and Smart Start) supporting young children and educators.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lewis has been recognized for her commitment to student achievement, instructional excellence, and mentoring future educators. Her accomplishments include supporting children’s kindergarten readiness, developing engaging curriculum experiences, promoting family partnerships, and contributing to the growth and professional development of early childhood teachers.
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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