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. Shereeza Mohammed has worked at Walden University since 2014. Presently, she serves as a senior core faculty member in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences. She serves in multiple roles, including: Course Lead instructor, Committee chair, Methodologist, Committee consultant, and a variety of others. Professionally, she has taught graduate and doctoral courses since 2004 at five different universities in Florida and Texas. At Walden, she taught a variety of doctoral-level courses in Education and Research. As a committee member, she has worked as a committee chair, second member, and a consultant for as many as 58 committees at one time. She believes that taking students to the next level requires both a supportive and empowering approach, regardless of their stage in their respective programs.
At Walden University, she serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Educational Research and Practice, where she stays abreast of what is written for teachers and educators from peer-reviewed article submissions that span many geographical countries. Similarly, she is also a peer reviewer for other publications, including the Journal of Online Mentoring.
In terms of research, she has also collaborated with colleagues inside and outside of Walden and has published over 17 articles and book chapters on varying topics. Over time, she has consulted as a program evaluator for other organizations to ascertain if program objectives were met and provide recommendations for future actions. All of these experiences help Dr. Mohammed stay current in the field and share best practices and other experiences with her students. She uses this background to help her students transition to practitioner-scholars more successfully.
Ultimately, Dr. Mohammed is an educator with an approach to empower students to reach their full potential. She is committed to helping and supporting other faculty members to do the same, as the need arises. Indeed, she strongly believes that if high expectations are placed in front of students and they are supported through their respective programs with all that life throws at them, they will succeed!
EDDD 8003 - Tools for Research
EDDD 8006 - Leading the Future of Education
RSCH 8250D - Advanced Quantitative
EDUC 8855 - Research in Practice
PhD, Florida Atlantic University
Graduate Certificate, University of West Florida
MEd, University of Phoenix
BS, University of Toronto
Journal of Educational Research and Practice, Other -
Alamo Colleges, San Antonio, Texas, Other - San Antonio
Berrett Kohler Publishers, Other - Oakland
Journal of Educational Research and Policy, Other -
American Education Research Association, Member -
American Evaluation Association, Member -
The National Society of Leadership and Success, Other -
Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi Scholar 2004, , 2004
David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research, , 2004
Mohammed, D., Mohammed, S. (2017). Survey of information security risk management models. International Journal of Business, Humanities and Technology
Mohammed, S., Walker, D. A., Conderman, G., Pisapia, J. (2016). Implementing scientific-based research: Learning from the history of the Reading First program. Educational Research for Policy and Practice
Mohammed, D., Mariani, R., Mohammed, S. (2015). Cybersecurity challenges and compliance issues within the U.S. healthcare sector. International Journal of Business and Social Research
Mohammed, S. (2014). Creativity and critical thinking in education. Texas Study of Secondary Education
Mohammed, S., Pisapia, J., Walker, D. A. (2009). Optimizing State Policy Implementation: The Case of the Scientific Based Research Components of the NCLB Act. Current Issues in Education
Walker, D. A., Mohammed, S. (2009). Predicting group membership using National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) mathematics data.
Walker, D. A., Mohammed, S. (2008). Two plausible indicators to use with state accountability measures and targets: An analysis of NAEP Math data. The Educational Forum
Mohammed, S. (2008). Leading and managing: What's the difference? . Leadership in Focus
Walker, D. A., Mohammed, S. (2005). A resource inputs model examining NAEP reading score change from 1994-1998: State median household income and free and reduced-price lunch percentages matter. Mid-Western Educational Researcher
Mohammed, S. (2011). Leadership in Schools – Creating a mindset for Teacher Leadership. University of Texas Health Science Center
Mohammed, S. F., Pisapia, J. R. (2006). State factors affecting implementation planning of the scientific based research components: The NCLB Act. International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement
Mohammed, S. (2004). A model for planning the scientific based research components of the NCLB Act. University Council of Educational Administration
Walker, D. A., Mohammed, S. (2004). A resource inputs model examining NAEP reading score change from 1994-1998: State median household income and free and reduced – price lunch percentages matter. American Educational Research Association
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