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.
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Kristen Childers is a Missouri native, growing up in the St. Louis area and moving to Kansas City to attend college. She works in the field of education. She has taught fourth, second and kindergarten grades during her tenure as an elementary teacher. She lives with her husband and son.
EDUC 6604 - Creating Effective Classroom Learning Environment
EdD, Baker University
Masters, University of Missouri Kansas City
BS, William Jewell College
Dean's List, William Jewell College, 2000
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