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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My name is Dr. Chi Ilogu-Uwechue and I work as a professor in the business and management department. As a Clinical Trial Leader in the Pharmaceutical Industry, I have had the opportunity to travel to a few countries. In the past few years, I have traveled to Germany, Holland, Argentina, United Kingdom, Poland, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Singapore, Dominican Republic, Republic of Benin and Nigeria. I hold a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership with specialization is Strategic Foresight and Risk Management from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I hold a Masters of Business Administration from West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania. I hold a bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems with emphasis in Programming, Networking and Management from Valley City State University in Valley City, North Dakota. My role in this class is not only to educate students on the material but also to serve as a mentor who facilitates the learning process by providing guidance in completing the course work and helping you to explore issues from a variety of viewpoints. I have 23 years of experience in teaching and coaching students in the educational and professional sectors. I teach because I enjoy working with people to help them learn and acquire knowledge. I look forward to working with each of you. Please know that I am here to support you throughout the course and feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
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MBA, West Chester University
BS, Valley City State University
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