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. Pressley has teaching in Clinical Mental Heath programs since 2012. She was also in private practice working with military families, adolescents, couples and relationship issues. Dr. Pressley is very comfortable in the teaching setting modeling ethical behaviors to her students. She received her doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Auburn University in 2013. She is a proud member of the American Counseling Association, Alabama Counseling Association and the Maryland Counseling Association. Lastly, Dr. Pressley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland and Alabama.
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Pressley, F. D. (2015). Attack Therapy.
Pressley, F. D. (2019). Reiki and the Mental Health Counselor . Maryland Counseling Assoiciaiton
Pressley, F. D. (2019). Wellness to Prevent Burnout. Alabama Counseling Association
Pressley, F. D. (2018). Ethical Practice of Self-Monitoring. Virginia Counseling Association
Pressley, F. D. (2018). Mindfulness and Wellness in Counseling & Yoga Session. Maryland Counseling Association
Pressley, F. D. (2017). Unpacking the Resilient Experiences of Black Males in Education. Wisconsin’s Equity and Inclusion Laboratory (Wei LAB)
Pressley, F. D. (2017). Make Every Student an Active Learner NOT a Listening Object. Association of Counselor Education & Supervision Conference (ACES)
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