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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I have been in higher education for over thirty-five years as a senior administrator in higher education with a specific focus on administrative and academic technology leadership. I have been also teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels for over thirty years in business, information technology, instructional design, education, leadership, and research. I have served as Vice President and Chief Information Officer at five universities and colleges. I left higher education administration in 2006 to focus on my passion for teaching adults. From 2004 to 2013, I was an associate and full-time doctoral faculty member at the University of Phoenix. I am currently a contributing faculty member for Walden University with a specific focus on DBA doctoral studies and research. I am also an adjunct faculty member and team lead for Higher Education Administration and Instructional Design & Technology for Southern New Hampshire University. I earned my bachelors and masters’ degrees in Education/Technology from Rhode Island College and my Doctor of Education degree from Nova Southeastern University in Higher Education Leadership and Technology. I have extensive experience in the higher education business management and research. I am an innovative teacher, with a passion for education. I have a demonstrated track record of excellent teaching, faculty supervision, dissertation mentoring, and faculty/student collaboration. A dynamic speaker with published articles in peer-reviewed journals and an innovative developer of strategic educational programs.
DDBA 8303 - Qualitative Case Study Research
DDBA 8100 - Doctoral Study Mentoring
DDBA 9000 - Dcotoral Study Completion
DDBA 8991 - Qualitative and Case Study Business Analysis
DDBA 8006 - Contemporary Challenges in Business
AS, Johnson & Wales College
BS, Rhode Island College
MEd, Rhode Island College
EdD, Nova Southeastern University
St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Volunteer - Jamestown
, Grand Canyon University, 2019
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