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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Gregory Campbell, PhD, is Core Faculty, Public Policy and Administration at Walden University. He received his PhD in Management from Walden University, specializing in Leadership and Organizational Change, and holds BA and MA degrees from California State Dominquez Hills. He is the author of Developing You: Unleashing the 11 Transformative Practices of Self-Development and Emotional Intelligence. He is working on his second book titled, Transformed: Know Your Why, Master Your How, and Move Your Feet.
Gregory is the President and Founder of GCJ Enterprises, LLC, which focuses on developing leaders and transforming organizations. He is a progressive thought leader in emotional intelligence and leadership who fosters collaboration in consulting, training and facilitation sessions. He is successful with frontline, mid-level, executive, and senior-level executives and managers due to more than 25 years of diversified, full-spectrum senior executive service (SES) experience leading highly complex federal government organizations. Gregory has been consulting, training or facilitating programs since 2005.
Dr. Campbell is a transformational leader who applies strategic and intuitive skills in developing and implementing new programs. He works collaboratively with clients to assess organizational needs, determine outcomes, and co-create leadership development learning solutions. He is a dynamic keynote speaker and facilitator. An energetic, progressive thought-leader who fosters a collaborative environment and
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Dr. Campbell is certified in emotional intelligence and is also certified in various leadership training models. He is a member of Sigma Iota Epsilon (SIE), the premiere fraternal organization in management in the United States.
PPPA 8004 - Foundations of Doctoral Studies
PPPA 9000 - Dissertation
PPPA 8111 - Leadership and Organizational Change
PhD, Walden University
MA, California State University of Dominguez Hills
BA, California State University of Dominguez Hills
Sigma Pi Phi-Epsilon Omicron Chapter, Committee Member - Houston
Graduate Scholar Award, 12th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture, and Change in Organizations, 2012
Campbell, G. (2016). Biography of Dr. Gregory Campbell. Pi Alpha Alpha (Public Policy)
Campbell, G. (2017). Leadership is a partnership: How to Establish a leadership and employee development program in law enforcement. Ken Blanchard Companies
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