Program Details
In the Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy (Non-Licensure) specialization, you will critically review the latest research to understand the complex family, cultural, societal, and developmental influences that affect child development and learning. Coursework covers topics such as child development, family partnerships, content knowledge, leadership, advocacy, social change, and professionalism. This program utilizes case studies and innovative technology, which provides you the opportunity to examine the quality of early childhood programs and policies, research and present strategies to promote positive outcomes for young children, and evaluate the leadership characteristics necessary to be an advocate in the field. The individual dissertation process enables you to pursue original research in an effort to promote positive social change for young children, their families, and the early childhood field as a whole.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Walden University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required
Additional Info
- This program requires four residencies.
Restricted States
New York, Rhode Island