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. Tricia Matthew have been an Associate Professor specializing in Mental Health and Addiction Studies, she have been in private practice over 15 years providing therapy to families, couples, individuals, and she also complete play therapy with children ages 5 and above. Dr. Tricia Matthew graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a concentration in High-Risk Youth from Metropolitan State University of Denver. This led to the pursuit of graduate education. Dr. Tricia Matthew completed a Master’s in Community Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her mental health clinician practice stimulated a yearning to assist clients on a more profound level and on a larger scale. This desire eventually led Dr. Tricia Matthew to advance her education earning a Doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision.
Dr. Tricia Matthew have completed presentations in Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago and continue to work on the research. She is committed to assisting students, clients and the community in the transformation process of learning how to realize their life dreams and utilize their skills. Dr. Tricia Matthew currently sit on multiple state boards; addressing addiction education and supervision requirements, diversity and inclusion, and rehabilitation in correction system. Dr. Tricia Matthew have completed grief and loss, and self-esteem workshops as needed in the community. Dr. Tricia Matthew is currently a contributing faculty and Walden University teaching in the counseling department.
EdD, Argosy University of Denver
MA, University of Northern Colorado
BS, Metropolitan State University of Denver
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