View our EdD Early Childhood specialization completion requirements
Minimum degree requirements:
60 quarter credits
- Core courses (50 cr.)
- Capstone (10 cr.)
WINTER 2026
Commencement Program
This initial version of the program book includes information about the university and the ceremony.
Stay tuned for the full version of Walden’s 74th Commencement program book, with the names of all graduates, coming April 2026!
Alumni Speaker
Dr. Joe Evans, EdD
2024 Walden University Alumnus
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Dr. Joe Evans, EdD, a proud Baltimore native, was raised by a single mother alongside his sibling, an experience that instilled in him a profound respect for perseverance, equity, and community. Guided by these values, he has dedicated more than two decades to education as a teacher, instructional leader, administrator, and advocate for student achievement and innovation.
Faculty Speaker
Sheryl Richard, PhD
Academic Program Coordinator, College of Management and Human Potential
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Dr. Sheryl Richard, PhD, is a visionary and servant-hearted leader with a passion for whole-person health and well-being, personal and professional development, progress over perfection, coaching, and evidence-informed practice. She brings more than two decades of experience spanning higher education, federal government, corporate consulting, private practice, and community engagement.
Faculty Speaker
Gregory Campbell, PhD
Core Faculty, College of Health Sciences and Public Policy
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Dr. Gregory Campbell, PhD, is a Core Faculty member in the Public Policy and Administration program at Walden University. He is also the President and Founder of GCJ Enterprises, LLC. Dr. Campbell is the author of Developing You: Unleashing the 11 Transformative Practices of Self-Development and Emotional Intelligence. He is working on his second book, Transformed: Know Your Why, Master Your How, and Move Your Feet.
FACULTY CONGRATS TO GRAD
Congratulations, Walden Graduates! Your faculty are incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication. Hear from some of your faculty as you celebrate this milestone.
Graduate Shout-Outs
Walden University proudly celebrates our community of over 200,000 alumni from more than 165 countries!
Pass the torch!
Do you know someone who is ready to take on a new challenge? As a Walden graduate, you can pass along a 15% tuition reduction to new students you refer.*
