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 Killam earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Arkansas and has been teaching on the college level for over 20 years. She is currently a contributing faculty member and enjoys conducting research on wellness, college student adjustment, veterans' issues and women's issues. Dr. Killam is an active member of ACA and AADA. She is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with supervisor endorsement. She also is a certified rehabilitation counselor and a national board certified counselor. Dr. Killam has practiced in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, day treatment and private practice.
COUN 6316 - Techniques of Counseling
COUN 6723 - Multicultural Counseling
PhD, University of Arkansas
MBA, University of Phoenix
BA, Baylor University
MS, Texas A&M-Commerce
Outstanding Service Award, Association for Adult Development and Aging, 2014
Presidential Award for Mentorship, Association for Adult Development and Aging, 2017
Killam, W., Degges-White, S. (2018). Understanding the Education-Related Needs of Contemporary Male Veterans. Adultspan
Killam, W., Degges-White, S. (2017). College Student Development Theories.
Killam, W. (2018). Addressing the Challenge of Autism in the Workplace. Association for Adult Development and Aging
Killam, W., Kepci, M. (2017). Ethical Issues in Supervision. Association for Adult Development and Aging
Killam, W., Kepci, M., Randolph, A., Moll, C. (2017). Ethical Considerations for Counselors Working with Adults across the Adult Lifespan. American Counseling Association
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