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. Jonathan Lent received his Ph.D in Counselor Education and Supervision from The University of Akron. He is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Ohio and a certified school counselor. Dr. Lent has been a Contributing Faculty member at Walden University for 11 years. He began teaching courses in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and now teaches in the School Counseling program. Dr. Lent teaches a variety of courses in the program as well as pre-practicum.
Dr. Lent's primary areas of research interest are focused on wellness, burnout, and counselor longevity.
COUN 6311S - Leadership, Advocacy, and Consultation in Schools
CPLB 601L - CMHC Pre-Practicum
COUN 6111S - Intro to School Counseling
PhD, The University of Akron
MEd, California University of PA
BA, California University of PA
, West Virginia School Counseling Association, 2015
Lent, J., Burton, L. (2016). The use of vision boards ad a therapeutic intervention. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health
Schwartz, R. C., Lent, J., Geihsler, J. (2011). Gender and diagnosis of mental disorders: Implications for mental health counseling. Journal of Mental Health Counseling
Lent, J. (2018). Post secondary career and technical education students' career development.
Lent, J., Burton, L., Burck, A., Ellison, L. (2014). A counselor educator's guide to use of technology in counselor education. SACES
Lent, J. (2018). Self-care for the Professional. WVLPCA
Lent, J., Hermon, D. A. (2013). Career to retirement: A psychoeducational transition group. ACA
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