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. Glidewell is a psychologist and is currently licensed in Kansas. Dr. Glidewell joined Walden University in 2004 and has taught many courses in psychology, mentored dissertation students, and served as faculty for practicum courses in the PMHP program. She has worked at state hospitals doing both clinical and administrative work and is now working at a VA hospital. While at the state hospitals, she did a combination of civil and criminal forensic work that involved assessment, court testimony, and treatment. She served as chief psychologists at two state hospitals and as clinical director at one. In addition, she has done a large amount of clinical supervision for post-doctoral residents, pre-doctoral interns, practicum students, and masters level practitioners. She has changed roles within the VA several times to include PTSD specialist, compensation and pension examiner (back to forensics :), the Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator, interim Assistant Chief of Mental Health Service, Acting Chief of Mental Health Service, Assistant Chief, Mental Health Service, and Interim Chief of the PTSD program. She currently serves as the Associate Chief of Staff, Mental Health Service.
PhD, University of Southern Mississippi
AA, Westark Community College
MS, University of Southern Mississippi
BA, Arkansas Tech University
Alpha Chi Honor Society Member, ProfessionalActivities, 1994
Graduate Tuition Scholarship, University of Southe, ProfessionalActivities, 1995
Graduate Tuition Scholarship, USM, 1995
Holaday, M., Lackey, T., Boucher, M., Glidewell, R. (2001). Secondary stress, burnout, and the clergy. American Journal of Pastoral Counseling
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