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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Kelly White received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Walden University in February 2020. She also is an Adjunct Professor at Southern New Hampshire University in the Psychology and Sociology departments since February 2016. She teaches Introduction to Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counseling Process and Techniques, and Sociology of Deviant Behavior.
Professionally, Dr. White works in private practice since 2011. She has worked in a variety of areas including forensic, general mental health, addictions working with children to adults. Dr. White has extensive experience working with sexual abuse victims and sexual offending populations, conducting psychological evaluations for the state parole board, courts, and child protection agencies. She has done numerous presentations on sex offenders and webinars for children with anxiety.
PhD, Walden University
MA, Argosy University
St. Francis Counseling Center, Volunteer - Brant Beach
White, K. (2020). Emotional Intelligence and Psychopathic Personality Traits: Examination of Adult Male Sex Offenders in New Jersey.
White, K. (2023). Sandplay Therapy.
White, K. (2022). Trauma-Informed Care in Education. Capella University
White, K. (2022). Trauma and the Brain.
White, K. (2021). Mindfulness for the Adult Learner.
White, K. R. (2020). Mindfulness for Teens. Bridge to Balance, Inc
White, K. R. (2017). Personal Victimization.
White, K. R. (2014). Celebrity Sex Offenders.
White, K. R. (2012). Sex Offenders: Who are they? What did they do? What happens to them?.
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