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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After a 20-year career with the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Salgado now enjoys mentoring post-secondary students.
PPPA 9000 - Dissertation
PPPA 8400 - Professional Administrative Study
RSCH 8310 - Qualitative Research & Analysis
MMPA 5200/6200 - Principles of Public Administration
MMPA 8392 - The Language of Leadership
PhD, Walden University
MPA, City University of Seattle
BA, San Jose State University
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance - Colorado Springs Chapter, President - Colorado Springs
Bernard L. Turner Award, Walden University, 2023
Instructor of the Year, Pikes Peak Community College (now State College), 2021
Harold L. Hodgkinson Award, Walden University, 2017
Salgado, L. (2019). “Tell Me When ‘Normal’ Stops”: How Parents Recognized Their Child’s Mental Illness. Journal of Social Change
Lacivita, L. K., Salgado, L., Garrett, S. L., Giles, M. J. (2019). Changing the Game-Positive Leadership and the Courage to Teach. Walden University
Salgado, L. (2022). From Floundering to Fantastic: Teachable Moments with Virtual Instruction. Pikes Peak Community College
Salgado, L. (2021). Leadership. National Society for Leadership & Success, Sigma Alpha Pi Chapter
Salgado, L. (2017). Recognition of Childhood Mental Illness. The Classical Academy
Salgado, L. (2018). Supplementing Treatment with Peer Support--A Recipe for Wellness. Psychotherapy Associates
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