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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Wendy McPherson Berry has a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy & Administration with concentration in Health Services, a Master of Business Administration with concentration in Healthcare Administration, and a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Psychology and Sociology. She is currently a Subject Matter Expert at Walden University, Master of Health Administration program, and a volunteer Patient Health Advocate for individuals needing transportation and assistance to doctor appointments, minimal home assistance as well as aiding with insurance policy understanding and third-party claim filing. Previously, Dr. Berry has worked as an independent Revenue Cycle Consultant for health services, a professor for Remington College, Medical Assistance program, a Practice Manager of multiple provider sites, and a Program Manager for hospitalist services within the past 15 years. Most recently, Dr. Berry has partnered with two other scientists to start a company called Berry Healthy Supplements. She is focused on creating a drink supplement that will benefit patients undergoing cancer treatment to replenish essential nutrients depleted from the body by chemotherapy, and to mitigate weight loss associated with treatment. Dr. Berry’s goal is to provide the best nutrients that will assist treatment and provide a healthy dietary supplement specifically for cancer patients. Dr. Berry has spent over 30 years working at various levels within the health care services industry including but not limited to clinical, operations management, project management, billing & collections, research experience, and most recently spent four years teaching at the college level. Her purpose in academia is to assist scholars in meeting their educational objectives, while providing the subject matter expertise necessary to help students achieve their career goals in the process. Her passion is Health Policy and making significant social contribution to continue to accomplish change in health care services for the betterment of healthier outcomes today and in the future.
PhD, Walden University
MBA, University of Phoenix
BS, Houston Baptist University
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