StudyQA — PhD: Early Childhood Education

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Description

Waldens Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) offers educational professionals a chance to develop their skills as effective leaders and apply current theory and practices in a variety of educational settings. Prepare for academic positions including teachers, principals, superintendents, college instructors, and similar roles that require strong decision-making and leadership skills.

Choose from relevant specializations to further define your career focus. Benefit from the flexibility of online courses the highly-collaborative learning community in which educators from all parts of the world share their experiences.

Continue your present practice while assuming influential roles in your community. The programs focus on: teaching and lifelong learning, research and reflective analytical thought, leadership and communication, diversity, and collaborative social change. Develop expertise in various areas, promoting equity and excellence.

Programs that are focused on practice instead of research, your coursework will culminate with a doctoral study. Do rigorous work that makes an original contribution to your field and create practical solutions.

Specializations

Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
Adult Education
College Teaching and Learning
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Early Childhood Education
Higher Education Leadership
Reading and Literacy Leadership
Special Education
Teacher Leadership

Why choose the Early Childhood Education specialization?

The Early Childhood specialization prepares you to lead and advocate effectively in regards to aspects of childrens lives from prenatal development through age 8. Learn how to best collaborate in a highly in disciplinary field, bringing together professionals, families, programs, and agencies. Explore the complex family, cultural, social, and socioeconomic influences that affect child development and learning as well as the history and ethics of the field. Explore in-depth topics including family dynamics, risk factors such as poverty and trauma, and more. Deepen your understanding of how public programs, funding, and policies impact childrens lives by observing relevant case studies. Develop a global perspective on child development as well as quality programs, practices, and policies.

Specialization outcomes

Graduates of this program will be prepared to:

Document the use of research-based knowledge and skills in the areas of child development.

Assess the role of sociocultural contexts, diversity, and human relationships in influencing the development of young children.

Develop graduate-level scholarly skills

Critically evaluate existing research in areas related to the early childhood field.

Apply self-reflection to evaluate and ensure professional growth.

Evaluate existing systems of early care, education, and work to improve outcomes for young children and their families.

Demonstrate abilities as skilful leaders, managers of change, relationship-builders, and collaborators with family members, colleagues, and agencies.

Demonstrate the appropriate use of research methods through the process of producing a research project.

Curriculum

Foundations in Early Childhood: Developing a Shared Vision
Global Perspectives on Development and Learning
Applied Research in Education
Influences of Family, Culture, and Society in Early Childhood
Dynamics of Early Childhood Policies and Systems
Research in Practice
Advocacy and Leadership for Positive Social Change
Completing the Prospectus
Doctoral Study Intensive

Requirements

Admission requirements for Waldens programs vary but generally include the following:

Official transcript(s)
Transfer of credits based on a course-by-course evaluation of relevant transcripts
A master's degree or higher
Applicable test scores
Completed online application
Employment history
List of transfer credits

English Language Requirements

IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 79

Work Experience

At least 3 year(s) of work experience is required.

Three years of related professional or academic experience.

Technological Requirements

Access to a computer and the Internet

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

✔️ Flexible study schedule
✔️ Experienced teachers
✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Accreditation

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University, a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)-accredited college, is dedicated to enhancing educator effectiveness and improving student achievement.

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