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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Dr. Magy Martin is a Clinical Psychologist with more than three decades of professional experience spanning teaching, curriculum development, and clinical practice. She serves as faculty in Walden University’s doctoral program in clinical psychology. Her research focuses on family dynamics and clinical development, supported by consistent conference participation, a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications, and several authored books. In recognition of her contributions to the field and the university community, she received Walden University’s Faculty Excellence Award in 2018.
PSYR 8240 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CPSY 9000 - Dissertation
Faculty Excellence Award, Walden University, 2018
Martin, M. (2017). A comparison of childhood obesity, technology, exercise and academic habits among urban and suburban students in Ohio. European Scientific Institute
Martin, M. (2016). An evaluation of the relationship between patients’ adult attachment styles of veterans and their level of trust in their physicians at a veteran health care system. European Journal of Business and Socail Sciences
Schneider, T., Martin, M., Martin, D. (2018). A comparison of the effects of sex differences and cohabitation status on parental stress in parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The International Journal of Health, Wellness and Society
Martin, M. (2012). A qualitative study of the role of friendship in late adolescent and young adult heterosexual romantic relationships.
Martin, M. (2012). Career exploration in an Urban High School: Implementing a comprehensive student portfolio program. Journal of Counselor Practice
Martin, M. (2011). Examining a drug treatment program in New Jersey: A perspective from the field. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly
Martin, M. (2016). Finding Grit: The No-Nonsense Guide for Raising Your Daughter to be Successful in Athletics, School, and Life.
Martin, M. (2015). Online Teaching in Education, Health & Human Services.
Martin, M. (2018). Parental stress and parent-child relationships in recently divorced, custodial mothers. European Journal of Educational Sciences
Martin, M. (2015). Psychological differences in post-institutional, internationally adopted children and other groups of children referred for clinical services. Adoption Quarterly
Martin, M. (2014). Relationship between well-being and perceived wellness in online graduate counselor educations students. Journal for Counselor Preparation and Supervision
Martin, M. (2013). Transforming families: A Guide for Beginning Family Therapists.
Martin, M. (2017). A Comparison of Childhood Obestiy among Urban Students.
Martin, M. (2011). Adolescent Depression. NYRC
Martin, M. (2012). Childhood Obesity. OCA
Martin, M. (2010). Developing an Urban School Counseling Program. ACA
Martin, M. (2017). Father Daughter Relationships and Female Athletes. 8th International Conference on Sport & Society
Martin, M. (2011). Identifying and Helping Depressed Child. NyRC
Martin, M. (2014). Obesity in Urban Schools: Childhood Obesity. International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society
Martin, M. (2015). Struggles and Success of an Urban School Counseling Program. ACES
Martin, M. (2013). Treating Childhood Obesity and Depression. OCA
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