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. Charity Anne Kurz is Contributing Faculty in the School Counseling Program at Walden University. Born and raised in Ohio, Dr. Kurz attended Youngstown State University for a bachelor’s in Education and a master’s in counseling. During her time as an undergrad student, she had the privilege to serve as a student trustee on the Board of Trustees for Youngstown State University, along with various other student leadership roles. She has served as a special education teacher for 4.5 years and school counselor for 2 years in various school districts, as well as a counselor in various settings. Dr. Kurz earned her doctorate in Counselor Education from The Pennsylvania State University. She has taught in higher education for almost 8 years.
PhD, The Pennsylvania State University
MEd, Youngstown State University
BS, Youngstown State University
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