Hey, everyone.
I’m kind of confused about these two degrees. For an Ed.D, I’ve often heard that it’s more clinical and you apply it to your practice. For the PhD, it’s more about research. Which one would be best suited for my goals? Here’s a brief overview of my goals:
I’d love to become a stronger educator, both at the K-12 and college level. I teach high school English now, but I want to better my pedagogy.
I want the opportunity to teach college students (future teachers) someday.
I’m leaning towards the Ed.D, but I worry it’s not as well respected. I’d love to hear thoughts about the pros and cons of both degrees.
Thank you so much! ?