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. Sunil Hazari is a Contributing Faculty and has been with Walden University for over 25 years . He currently teaches in the MS-IDT program in the Richard Riley College of Education and Human Sciences. In the past, Dr. Hazari has held joint appointment with the College of Management and Technology where he served on doctoral committees as Chair and second committee member, taught courses, and was University Research Reviewer (URR) for PhD students.
Dr. Hazari’s teaching and research interests are in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Educational Technology, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Information Systems Security, Emerging technology, Online learning, Web usability and Web 2.0 technology applications. He has authored several peer-reviewed journal publications and has also presented at national conferences. Dr. Hazari serves on Editorial Board of several journals.
EDUC 6125 - Foundations of Research
EdD, West Virgina University
MBA, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
MS, Eastern Kentucky University
BS, Maharaja Sayajirao University, India
Supply Chain Management, Volunteer - Marietta
Research Award, Delta Pi Epsilon, 2010
Hazari, S., Richards, A. R. (2011). A qualitative study of adoption of social media for personal finance investing.
Hazari, S., Hargrave, W., Clenney, B. (2008). An Empirical Investigation of Factors Influencing Information Security Behavior. Journal of Information Privacy and Security
Hazari, S. (2023). 100 Useful ChatGPT prompts for Students, Educators, & Researchers.
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