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. Sherer received her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Walden University and her BS and M.Ed. from Texas Christian University. She has been with Walden since 2006 and has extensive experience in the field of research ethics and compliance. Her research interests focus on organizational culture, organizational ethics and professional misconduct, and issues relating to higher education.
PhD, Walden University
MEd, Texas Christian University
BS, Texas Christian University
Gjellstad, L. M., Sherer, J. S. (2014). Ethical challenges and adaptive solutions regarding support of online graduate student research in regions with limited infrastructure.
Sherer, J. S., Rohde, D. (2024). Organizational Commitment as a Mediator Between Organizational Climate and Employee Silence. North American Journal of Psychology
Gjellstad, L. M., Sherer, J. S. (2024). Retaining the Online Student.
Sherer, J. S., Gjellstad, L. M. (2015). A critical analysis of various stakeholders’ perceptions of the research review process for international studies when resolving conflicting ethical standards. Association for Moral Education
Gjellstad, L. M., Sherer, J. S., Spillett, M. A. (2012). Assisting on-line student researchers to understand and apply research ethics principles .
Sherer, J. S., Gjellstad, L. M. (2012). Descriptions and predictive factors of strong community research Pprtnerships: What makes a community organization value a Walden researcher as a partner?. UK Council for Graduate Education
Gjellstad, L. M., Sherer, J. S., Kaaa-Logan, J., Lynn, L. A. (2017). Enhancing doctoral research training for dissertations based on critical feedback from research partner sites. UK Council for Graduate Education
Sherer, J. S., Gjellstad, L. M. (2014). Ethical dimensions of supporting international research for students in an online professional doctorate program . UK Council for Graduate Education
Gjellstad, L. M., Sherer, J. S. (2012). Perceptions of strong community research partnerships . Walden University
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