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. Inez Black is a lifetime learner. She has a passion for education, teaching, and numbers. Dr. Inez Black started with Walden University in 2020. However, she has taught business, and finance courses at other universities for over 20 years. She has also worked in the medical and supply chain industry for several years, and has vast experience in areas such as management, auditing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and taxes.
Dr. Black believes in doing the right thing for the right reason! Doing the right thing makes the world a better place. Social change also makes the world a better place. It is Dr. Black's belief that each person makes a difference and therefore she supports organizations such as St. Jude Children's Hospital, Children's Miracle Network, and United Way to name a few.
Dr. Black is also volunteers her time to be Something2Somebody by feeding hot meals to the homeless on Sundays. Dr. Inez Black also donates to her local battered women's shelter. Dr. Black also volunteers and works with My Healing Within to help provide support and information for victims of domestic violence. Dr. Black lost her father to Alzheimer in 2022 and continues to support the Alzheimer's Association in his honor.
DBA, Capella University
MEd, Capella University
MBA, Ashford University
BS, University of Phoenix
Black, I. (2017). Examining CEO Compensation and Financial Performance in the US Airline Industry.
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