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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Lori La Civita has over 25 years of experience in higher education and I/O consultation. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology, with a specialization in Organizational Psychology. Dr. La Civita has held leadership positions in academia and has also worked extensively as a corporate consultant and evidence-based coach. Dr. La Civita has presented and published professionally in the areas of leadership development, emotional intelligence, learner centered approaches to education, and employee/organizational development. Lori is an innovator who sees what "could be" and what must be done to secure our professional identity and contribution. She has successfully developed new, innovative programs of study for colleges and universities within the field of psychology and has created effective curricula to develop critical thinking professionals. Lori is a firm believer in teamwork and collective decision making to create positive learning experiences. Just a few of her areas of commitment include: developing enlightened faculty; challenging learners through active learning; assessment and selection, and the development of successful organizational leaders. She has a background in crisis management as well as organizational development and sustainability. She is an advocate for evidence-based coaching and emotional intelligence assessment and enhancement designed to guide leaders and organizations to reach their full potential. Dr. La Civita combines a powerful combination of experience in higher education and the practice of I/O psychology with a unique background of innovative presentation, consulting skills and thinking methodologies.
PhD, Capella University
MS, Capella University
BA, Western Illinois University
Stadtlander, L. M., Lacivita, L., Sickel, A., Giles, M. J. Home as Workplace: A Preliminary Qualitative Study of Online . Journal of Educational Research and Practice
a Civita, L., Lacivita, L. (2002). Leaders: Know thyself. Florida Leader
Stadtlander, L. M., Sickel, A., Lacivita, L., Giles, M. J. (2017). Age Differences in Walden Faculty’s Satisfaction and Commitment. Poster presented at Walden University Summer Session, Washington DC.. Walden University
Stadtlander, L. M., Lacivita, L., Sickel, A., Giles, M. J. (2016). Separating Home and Work for Online Faculty. Walden University
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