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.
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Dr. Hamm earned her Ph.D. at Kent State University in Counselor Education. She brings significant experience to her teaching as a licensed professional clinical counselor and supervisor. She has been a counselor educator since 2003. She has experience working with families, children, adolescents, adults, and groups with mental health and addiction disorders. She has worked in a variety of urban and rural settings including community mental health agencies, social service agencies, public and private schools, and a hospital.
PhD, Kent State University
MEd, The University of Toledo
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board , Board Member -
Chi Sigma Iota, University of Toledo, 1990
Hamm, T. (2012). A study of clinical supervision techniques and training in substance abuse treatment.. The Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling
Hamm, T. L., Cook, J. (2016). Using narrative therapy with victims of human trafficking: A case study. .
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