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
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Courses
Develop the skills and confidence needed for complex managerial challenges and research with Walden’s ACBSP-accredited PhD program.
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Dr. Erica A. Davies is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology, with over a decade of professional experience in clinical practice, research, and higher education. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University and has extensive training in evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents. Dr. Davies currently serves as a full-time Pediatric Outpatient Psychologist at Geisinger Medical Center, where she provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services to youth and their families.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Davies has several years of teaching experience at the doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate levels. She is an adjunct professor in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at Fielding Graduate University and has also taught at Pepperdine University and King’s College. At Walden University, Dr. Davies contributes as a doctoral-level instructor and mentor, supporting student development through instruction, feedback, and academic guidance. Her teaching focuses on areas such as psychopathology, ethics, supervision, and clinical interventions.
Her professional background includes leadership roles in program development, trauma-informed care, and integrated primary care behavioral health. She has served as a program director, trauma trainer, and clinician across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings. Dr. Davies is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association and the Society of Pediatric Psychology, and she has held leadership roles in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Dr. Davies’ major accomplishments include her published research on parenting children with autism, contributions to integrated behavioral health programming, and recognition for innovation in community mental health services. Her work reflects a commitment to advancing equitable, evidence-based care for children and families while fostering the next generation of psychologists through teaching and mentorship.
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