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Inspired Leaders & Practitioners Fielding Graduate University’s IECD PhD program aims to create a positive impact on students and on the work they do in their communities. As such, our programs is designed for professionals who want to inspire others and take the lead in their fields.
INTELLECTUAL POWER IECD PhD students transform their personal and professional lives through intellectually rigorous academics; work
with supportive, mentoring faculty; and participation in a learning environment that honors and integrates their life and
professional experiences with their academic one. Energized by the freedom and encouragement to explore their interests,
our students care deeply about the people with whom they work, their peers, their colleagues, and their communities. They are able to move beyond knowledge consumption to become knowledgeable and effective practitioners.
POSITIVE SOLUTIONS The IECD program focuses on developing thoughtful, effective, and compassionate practitioners who strive to make a difference in the world through their work with infants, children, and families.
LIFELONG LEARNERS Our students and graduates are lifelong learners who participate in solving the issues facing the populations with whom they work. Even after graduation, they are committed to continuing their learning and expanding their understanding of their practice in order to continue making informed, positive contributions.
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
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