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. Nicole B. Dhanraj began her career in radiology as a diagnostic imaging and CT technologist in the US Army. In addition to CT, and diagnostic, her ackground also includes clinical work in interventional radiology and MRI. She is considered a subject matter expert on the technical, managerial and operational aspects of healthcare. Nicole is passionate about global radiology and seeks to strengthen the international radiology community through empowering others with her knowledge. She is a recent recipient of the 2016 ASRT Foundation International Speaker Exchange Award in Canada and the 2016 ASRT Foundation Community Outreach Fellow for Cape Verde. She is a volunteer with RAD-AID, serves as an ambassador with the World Radiography Educational Trust Foundation (WRETF) and is an active member with the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists. Her latest article which she was a coauthor, “Zika Virus: Implications for Medical Imaging Professionals” was published in Radiologic Technology July/August 2016 issue and was featured on the cover of Scanner Magazine Feb/March 2017. Dr. Dhanraj received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from St Martin’s University and her Master’s in International Relations, graduating magna cum laude from Troy State University. She earned her doctorate with an emphasis in Organizational Management from Capella University. Currently, when she is not saving the world one x-ray at a time, she works as a researcher, an educator, publishes articles, and blogs, and serves the Director of Radiology at Guam Memorial Hospital. She is dedicated to issues such as poverty, entrepreneurship, environment, leadership, personal and business finance and women affairs and has presented or written on topics related to these issues. Dr Dhanraj has 5 years, Instructor / Adjunct Professor (radiology sciences, political science, business / HR, private, public, military). She will serve as Contributing Faculty-Doctoral Committe, with the PHD Health Services Program.
PhD, Capella University
Post-master's Certificate, SHRM
MS, Troy State University
BS, St Martin's University
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