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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Dr. Mincey is an award winning educator with 20+ years of teaching experience.
He is a skilled educator well positioned for teaching at the post-secondary level. Of the 20 years of teaching, 15 + of these years are at the college level in on-campus and online formats.
Dr. Mincey utilizes his experience to identify ways in which students can learn and discuss material in their courses efficiently and creatively.
Furthermore, Dr. Mincey has an extensive background in business management, finance, educational leadership, human services, and psychology that he brings to the classroom as well.
He is adept at using a multitude of learning management platforms Including:
I. Brightspace
II. Blackboard
III. CANVAS
IV. e-2020
V. Edusoft Technology
VI. Skills Tutor
VII. Deltek/Engage
VIII. Sakai
Overall, Dr. Mincey models professionalism as a teacher by being respectful to his students and colleagues, by focusing on matters that strictly involve educating students, and by upholding high standards as a model for others to emulate. It is his belief that in order to further the teaching profession, it is important that we focus a considerable amount of time improving the quality of instruction for undergraduate and graduate students as we help them apply new knowledge to their areas of expertise. Dr. Mincey brings this philosophy to education as an educator and scholar. He enjoys sharing ideas with other faculty members and learning from his colleagues as well.
PhD, Barry University
MBA, Salisbury University
BBA, University of Miami
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