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.
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Kenshara Cravens graduated with her Ph.D. in Social Work from Walden University in 2023. Her dissertation, "Experiences and Perceptions of Hospital Social Workers," explored the often-misunderstood role of social workers in hospitals. This year, she also became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
As an Assistant Professor at Prairie View A&M University, Kenshara engages students with dynamic lectures and community-building exercises. Her achievements include the 2021 Sages of Clinical Services award from United Healthcare, recognition in The Daily News' “40 Under 40,” and the Hometown Hero award from The Carolyn Taylor Lee Foundation.
Kenshara founded the Craving For A Change Foundation, Inc., which implements social-emotional learning strategies for students in Galveston County. With her dedication to service and mentorship, she continues to make a significant impact in the field of social work.
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