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.
Discover career opportunities in your area that match your interests.
Dr. Nicole Hare-Everline is a Contributing Faculty in the Health Education program. She is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) with a Doctorate of Health Science Degree.
Outside of creating health improvement strategies, she enjoys early morning workouts, participating in philanthropic initiatives, and traveling abroad.
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Hare N.B., Correa, N.P., Murray, N.G., Mei, C.A., Baun, W.B., Gor, B.J., et al. CAN DO Houston: A community-based approach to preventing childhood obesity. Prev Chronic Dis 2010;7(4):A88.
Hare-Everline, N. Taylor, W.C., Shegog R., Chen, V., Rempel, D.M., Baun, M.P.,Bush, C.L., and Green, T. The Booster Break program: description and feasibility test of a worksite physical activity daily practice. Work 2010; 37(4):433-43.
Hare-Everline, N., Ebunlomo, E. Balanced Living Program: 12-week Lifestyle Modification Program with HAS Employees. Texas Public Health Journal. Winter 2015; 67(1):11-13.
HLTH 6205 - Assessing Community Needs
PhD, Nova Southeastern University
MS, University of Central Arkansas
BS, University of Central Arkansas
Cities Changing Diabetes, Board Member -
Top 50 Black Professionals of Texas, D-Mars, 2020
Hare-Everline, N. A Systematic Evaluation of Six Different Physical Activity Routines: A strategic science approach. . Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine
Hare-Everline, N. (2020). Wellness Communication Strategies. The Conference Board
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