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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Dr. Reed has been providing professional counseling for 20 years, and began her counseling career serving underrepresented children and families living with emotional, mental, and physical disabilities. She has counseled adolescents in a residential treatment facility who were displaced, abused, or had intensive emotional adjustment issues. Dr. Reed has served as a career counselor and academic adviser for the diverse student body and alumni of a large northeastern university, and assisted in redefining the Rehabilitation major for specific foci in education, Dr. Reed conducted qualitative research on masculinity and counseling with young men, and has been engaged in research on student development. She has served the counseling profession by presenting at conferences and publishing research on self-injury, grief, managing stress, and identity development. Dr. Reed has served in private practice where she serves adolescents, adults, families and couples. She consults with other mental health providers and offers clinical supervision. Dr. Reed has been teaching with Walden's Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program for 13 years and greatly enjoys empowering burgeoning counselors.
Coun 6722 - Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories
Coun 6723 - Multicultural Counseling
Coun 6720 - Diagnosis and Assessment
PhD, The Pennsylvania State University
MEd, The Pennsylvania State University
BS, PSU
AS, PSU
American Association of University Women, Volunteer - State College
Edwin Herr Scholarship, PSU, 2008
Gamble Scholarship Recipient, PSU, 2002
Graham Scholarship Recipient, PSU, 2006
Muller Graduate Fellowship, PSU, 2008
Neible Scholarship Recipient, PSU, 2003
PSCA Scholarship Recipient, PSU, 2002
R. Mae Shultz Scholarship, PSU, 2007
Reed, E. E. (2014). Man-Up: Young men’s lived experiences and reflections on counseling. Journal of Counseling & Development
Reed, E. E. (2017). Fostering human connections: Strong group training practices. . AHC
, Reed, E., McDonald, K., , P. D., , S. H. (2011). From Counselor to Counselor Educator: Experiences with the transition from counselor education doctoral studies to counselor education faculty. . Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES)
Reed, E. E. (2015). Helping adults in career transition. AHC
Reed, E. E. (2012). Masculinity and perceptions of counseling. NARACES
Reed, E. E. (2016). Strategies for preparing counselors-in-training to lead groups online. SACES
Reed, E. E. (2012). WOW workshop: Getting your foot in the door to your practicum/internship site: Good resumes!! . Walden University
Reed, E. E. (2013). WOW workshop: Good resumes for professional placement. Walden University
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