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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**Executive Summary**
Dr. Raed Sbeit is a globally recognized authority in network technology, cybersecurity, and management. As a dynamic leader and strategic visionary, he has consistently delivered transformative results in high-stakes environments. Holding a Doctorate in Engineering Management and an MS in Software Engineering from Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dr. Sbeit blends robust academic credentials with unparalleled professional acumen.
At AT&T, Dr. Sbeit excelled as the Solution Train Engineer (STE), driving program alignment, optimizing value delivery, and managing complex cross-team dependencies. His strategic leadership was instrumental in scaling Charles Schwab’s Portfolio Accounting & Management applications, seamlessly integrating $54 trillion in assets post-merger, and exponentially increasing system capacity.
At Bechtel National Program Management Office (Mashroat), Dr. Sbeit led a nationwide Lean Six Sigma implementation, significantly enhancing operational efficiency across 47 entities in Saudi Arabia. His tenure at Verizon showcased his ability to lead large-scale transformations, where he spearheaded the Business Network Transformation, improving throughput by 10% for a 4000+ Network Systems organization through Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies.
Founder of the North Texas Leadership Development Academy, Dr. Sbeit has trained and certified over 1000 professionals from Fortune 500 companies in Lean Six Sigma and Agile practices, fostering a new generation of leaders adept in process excellence and strategic innovation.
A distinguished academic, Dr. Sbeit has imparted his expertise in engineering management and cybersecurity at premier institutions such as the University of North Texas, University of Texas at Dallas, and University of Maryland Global Campus. He is an acclaimed author and active member of prestigious professional organizations, including the Industry Advisory Board of Robert Morris University and the Harvard Business Review.
Dr. Sbeit’s exceptional leadership, strategic foresight, and commitment to excellence make him an outstanding candidate for a Senior Program Manager role. His ability to drive significant business transformations, coupled with his extensive technical and managerial expertise, ensures he will be a pivotal asset to any organization.
PhD, Southern Methodist University
MS, Southern Methodist Univeristy
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