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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Chad McAllister, PhD is a recognized Top 40 Product Management Influencer and a Top 10 Innovation Blogger. He is the host of Product Mastery Now, a top-1% business podcast enjoyed by thousands of product managers, leaders and innovators since 2014. Each week he provides a valuable discussion exploring topics that equip you for success. Find the podcast on your favorite podcast player by searching for Product Mastery Now, or at www.ProductMasteryNow.com. With 30+ years of product experience, he helps product managers and leaders move towards product mastery, creating greater value for customers and their organizations. He frequently works with product teams, facilitating their move to higher performance. He also teaches product and innovation management graduate courses. He holds two degrees in Electrical Engineering, a PhD in Innovation, and professional certifications from PMI (Project Management Professional), PDMA (New Product Development Professional) and AIPMM (Certified Innovation Leader). Connect with Chad via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadmcallister/.
PhD, Capella University
MS, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
BS, University of Colorado
Product Management Top 40 Influencer, Product Management Year in Review, 2016
Top 10 Innovation bloger, Innovation Excellence, 2016
McAllister, C. A. (2020). Product Development and Management Body of Knowledge, 2nd Ed.
Gulur, S. (2018). Applying the Lean Canvas as a Minimum Viable Business Case. Product Development and Management Association (PDMA)
Mcallister, C. (2017). Culture, Organization and Teams: How to Accelerate Your Product Capability. Product Development and Management Association (PDMA)
McAllister, C. A. (2020). DELUXE Corp Case Study. Boston University
Mcallister, C. (2019). New Product Development Professional Certification Training Workshop. Product Development and Management Association (PDMA)
Mcallister, C. (2017). Why Product Management And Innovation Fail And What To Do About It. AIPMM
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