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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Dr. Margaret Dam holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision from Georgia State University. Her undergraduate degree is a B.A. (Ed.) in elementary education from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. Her Master of Education and Educational Specialist degrees are from Georgia State University with a major in Middle Grades Education. Dr. Dam has worked as a teacher, Instructional Lead Teacher and as Executive Director of Professional Development for a large metropolitan Atlanta school district. Following a career in K-12 education, she has taught at the university level in the area of educational leadership, higher education and adult learning. Her interests include higher education, instructional supervision, adult learning, professional learning, and teacher leadership.
EDUC 6155 - Understanding Higher Education
EDUC 6156 - Understanding Students
EDUC 6263 - Best Practices for Student Success
EDUC 6260 - Managing Human Resources
EDUC 6759 - Assessing for Learning
EDUC 6760 - Facilitating Learning Online
BA, Memorial University of Newfoundland
MEd, Georgia State University
EdS, Georgia State University
PhD, Georgia State University
Exemplary Service Award, Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, 2000
Exemplary Service Award, , 2000
Faculty Research Award, , 2011
Outstanding Georgia Leadership Program, , 1996
Nixon, A., Dam, M., Packard, A. (2010). Teacher dispositions and contract non-renewal. Planning and Changing
Dam, M. T., James, S. (2015). Developing Reflective Practice in Online Learning. Walden University
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