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.
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Dr. Setters brings over 30 years of nursing experience and a deep commitment to educating the next generation of nursing professionals. Her academic journey is rooted in a strong foundation of clinical excellence and a passion for teaching, with over eight years dedicated to professional development and higher education instruction. She aims to inspire nursing students to reach their fullest potential through personalized instruction, continuous feedback, and a commitment to ethical, patient-centered care. Dr. Setters is proud to contribute to institutions prioritizing academic excellence and supportive learning communities and is passionate about shaping future nurses with compassion, competence, and resilience.
PhD, Capella University
Post-master's Certificate, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
MSN, Western Governors University
BSN, Western Governors University
Setters, C. (2018). Comparing Professional Self-Concept in Baccalaureate Nursing Students.
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