EdD v. PhD

[patientpatient]

Hi, all!

 

I'm a little green about the distinction between EdDs and PhDs. It appears (following a quick skimming of the Education Forums here) that a lot of you are looking into PhDs rather than EdDs. I plan to study math education with the goal of preparing teachers and/or writing curriculum and/or working as a math specialist overseeing several schools post grad school. Given that the EdD is "the practitioners degree," the EdD is the appropriate route -- correct? Or does it depend on the school? 

 

I'm currently looking at UVA (EdD in curriculum and instruction with a math concentration) and local schools here in Florida. I was really interested in Columbia's program, but I do not have enough math coursework (only a minor). Does anyone know of any other solid programs in math curriculum and instruction?

 

Thanks!  

[patientpatient]

ALSO... do EdDs tend to be less funded? 

[iphi]

Yes, EdD is not funded as often. Sometimes your school/district will pay for it.

A PhD is a research degree. If you just want to work in education, not academia or research an EdD will be fine for you.