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. Michelle McCraney embarked on her professional journey in 1991, holding various positions, such as an ESE teacher, assistant principal, and principal across elementary, middle, and high school levels. She has also held the position of executive director for Florida's first-ever Charter Technical Career Center, and as an Associate Vice President, supervised two campus libraries, six writing centers, and eight academic support centers within a state college. Her proficiencies include Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA), Educational Leadership, technology, ethics, healthcare, and Special Education.
In 2007, Dr. McCraney became a member of Walden University's Richard Riley College of Education and Leadership, Doctoral Program. She has actively contributed to dissertation committees as a chair and participant, while also teaching in the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Program. Her research pursuits focus on special education teacher education, the transition of special education students, educational leadership, as well as curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
EDDD 8050 - A Systems Perspective
EDUC 8011 - Foundations in Curriculum Instruction and Assessment
EDSD 7001 - Leading the Future of Education
EDUC 8081 - Completing the Prospectus
EDUC 8090 - Doctoral Study Intensive
EdD, Nova Southeastern University
Educational Leadership Certificate, UCF
MA, NSU
Mccraney, M. (2005). “Advanced Career Experience and Support-A Student’s Perspective”. US Department of Education
Mccraney, M. (2011). “E-Text Initiatives”. Florida
Mccraney, M. (2006). “TPDP Recruitment – Experienced Administrator’s Prospective”. US Department of Education
Mccraney, M. (2011). “Under One Roof”. Florida Library Association
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