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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DeAnna (Henderson) Wilson, Ph.D., is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Previously, Dr. Henderson served as the Chief Operations Officer of The Neighborhood House, Inc., Director of the Residential Treatment Center at Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry, as an Associate, tenured Professor at Alabama State University and most recently she served as Dean for the College of Graduate, Adult, and Continuing Education at Wilberforce University. Dr. Henderson’s research interests include multicultural issues related to counseling and the academy, mentoring, mentorship of women, self-care and wellness, and ethical leadership. Dr. Henderson is a Past President for the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) 2020 and a member of the American Counseling Association, the National Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and the National Association for Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns. Dr. Henderson has co-authored four book chapters, Finding a Field Site, Embracing Cultural Sensitivity from a Social Justice Perspective, Psychosocial Aspects of Disability Case Studies and Worker Disability Benefits Programs and written several articles in the area of rehabilitation counseling. Dr. Wilson currently serves as the Academic Coordinator for Residency and Pre-Practicum at Walden University.
PhD, Ohio University
MA, The Ohio State University
BA, Kentucky State University
National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns, Board Member -
National Rehabilitation Association, President -
CTOC, Board Member - Columbus
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Member -
Joyce Keener Meritorious Award, National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns, 2016
Sylvia Walker National Multicultural Award, The National Rehabiitation Association, 2021
Wilson, D., , V. (2017). Mentoring Students with Disabilities in Clinical Education: A Collaborative Model Approach.. The Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity
Henderson, D. L. (2020). Embracing Cultural Sensitivity From A Social Justice Perspective .
Henderson, D. L. (2020). Workers' Disability Benefits Programs.
Wilson, D., , V. (2017). Mentoring Students with Disabilities in Clinical Education: A Collaborative Model Approach.. The Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity
Wilson, D. (2018). R.E.A.L. Leaders.
Henderson, D. L. (2019). Ethics and Social Media in Rehabilitation Counseling Programs. NCRE
Henderson, D. L. (2019). How do you Recharge?. National Association of Benefits and Work Incentive Specialist
Henderson, D. L. (2018). Safety in Cyberspace: Social Media Ethics for Millennials. . NAMRC
Wilson, D. L. (2022). Ethical & Appropriate Boundaries in the Therapeutic Relationship. Ohio Rehabilitation Association
Henderson, D. L. (2020). Self-Care & Ethics: Giving the Best of You Instead of What’s Left ofYou. Northeast Ohio Rehabilitation Association
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