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. Sade Beaulieu is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in Louisiana and Texas, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), and a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH). She holds a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision. With over 12 years of experience, Dr. Beaulieu has worked extensively with adolescents and adults, managing a wide range of mental health diagnoses. Her clinical approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, with a strong focus on helping individuals overcome life’s challenges and achieve emotional well-being.
Dr. Beaulieu has served in a variety of professional settings, including for-profit, non-profit, and state vocational rehabilitation agencies, supporting individuals with disabilities, underserved minorities, and financially marginalized communities who often face barriers to accessing mental health services. She is the founder and owner of Overcome Counseling, a virtual private practice offering high-quality, client-centered therapy across Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. In addition to providing individual therapy, Dr. Beaulieu offers Clinical Supervision and Consulting Services to fellow mental health professionals seeking to advance their skills and practice.
PhD, Walden University
MHS, Louisiana State University Health Science Center
BS, Southern University A & M College
Beaulieu, S. (2025). Narratives of Black College Students with Disabilities: Experiences with Disability Services attending Predominately White Institutions (PWIs).
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Walden University is a member of Covista https://www.covista.com/ | Walden University is certified to operate by SCHEV
© 2026 Walden University LLC. All rights reserved.
Legal & Consumer Info | Website Terms and Conditions | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences