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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I have been a public school teacher since 1997. I have taught Montessori PreK and all grades kindergarten - grade 12. I have taught bachelor's level and master's level education courses both brick and mortar and online. I am certified in Elementary K-8; English 7-12; ESL preK-12; Special Education preK-12; and, as a Special Teacher of Reading K-8.
EDUC 6005 - Foundations Early Childhood
EDUC 6160 - Early Childhood Development
EDUC 6990 - Capstone
EdD, Walden University
MEd, East Tennessee State University
BS, East Tennessee State University
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