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. Chris de la Victoria is a nurse educator with an extensive background in neuroscience, mental health, emergency nursing, and nursing education. He earned his BSN from Velez College, his MSN from Walden University, and his DNP from Aspen University. Dr. de la Victoria is a board-certified emergency and medical-surgical nurse and is actively involved in professional organizations. His expertise in certifications and quality improvement drives his commitment to advancing nursing practice through education and research.
NURS 6003 - Foundations for Graduate Study
DNP, Aspen University
MSN, Walden University
BSN, Velez College
Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey , Other -
New Jersey Senate Citation , Citizenry of the 38th New Jersey Legislative District , 2018
Faculty of the Year Award: Excellence in Adjunct Instruction, Berkeley College, 2014
Commendation , New Jersey Bergen County Surrogate's Court, 2018
Nurse Educator of the year, Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey, 2017
Nursing Excellence Award, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, 2013
Outstanding Filipino-American Education Award, County of Bergen, New Jersey, 2018
de la Victoria, C. (2022). Identifying Barriers to CAUTI Prevention in the ICU: A Qualitative Assessment. Jersey City Medical Center
de la Victoria, C. (2022). Identifying Barriers to CAUTI Prevention in the ICU: A Qualitative Assessment. Sigma: Kappa Eta Chapter
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