Choosing Between the Ed.D. and Ph.D. in Education
Choosing Between the Ed.D. and Ph.D. in Education
Which one is right for me?
The choice between the Ed.D. and Ph.D. programs is complex. Discussions between you the applicant and potential faculty advisers as well as the interview panel should address the issue. Obviously, you will check one or the other on your Graduate School Application, but the admission process includes a decision as to the appropriate program.A brief comparison of the degree programs follows. It is not meant to substitute for discussion with faculty members, but to inform you so that the discussions are more fruitful. These points are not absolute, but rather meant to convey broadly the nature of each program.
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