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.
Discover career opportunities in your area that match your interests.
Dr. Cheryl Cullen is a part-time contributing faculty member at Walden University’s College of Management and Human Potential, for over 12 years, where she teaches courses in Healthcare Economics & Population Health, Organizational Behavior, Quality & Safety, and Human Resource Management. She also serves as a dissertation and capstone chair in the PhD and DHA programs and is a Subject Matter Expert in the Walden Tempo program for the Human Resources and Quality & Safety competencies. Most recently, Dr. Cullen expanded her teaching scope to Walden’s General Education program, where she supports entry-level students in achieving academic success and pride in their work.
HLTH 4105 - Finance and Economics
HLTH 4120 - Managing the Healthcare Workforce
HLTH 2115 - Aging Across the Lifespan
HLTH 4000 - Intro to Healthcare Management
DDHA 9100 - DHA Research
HLTH 9001 - Dissertation
PUBH 9000 - Public Health Dissertation
PUBH 9001 - Dissertation
HLTH 3100 - Ethics and Legal Issues in Healthcare
BSN, Seton Hall University
MPA, Seton Hall University
DHA, University of Phoenix
Medical Service Corps Virginia Beach, VA, Member - Virginia Beach
US Census Enumerator, Participant - Virginia Beach
Election Official City of Virginia Beach, Member - Virginia Beach
Citizen of the Year for Volunteer Svcs Boonton, , 2014
Saint Clare's HS Advancing and Leading the Profession, , 2010
Girl Scouts Volunteer of Excellence, , 2014
Nomination: Nurse Manager of the Year Award Saint, , 2007
Team Award Advancing and Leading the Profession, , 2012
Team Award: Cerner Clinicals EMR Implement, , 2007
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