I have indeed decided to pursue a PhD, but I thought that I would take this opportunity to inform ECOLOG subscribers about some of the misconceptions with an EdD.
The university that I am currently enrolled in has two EdD options. The most common option is a doctorate of education in science education. The science education option is designed for individuals interested in K-12 education (Not me). The second option is a doctorate of education in science. It is designed for students who have interest in research but are more interested in teaching at the university level. The second option requires a research project that provides a significant contribution to your research area (fish ecology in my case) and 4 courses specifically designed for teaching at the university level. Based on the responses I have received it seems unlikely that I would be granted an interview if my vitae included EdD and not a PhD. Jay Beugly [email protected] This is a quick review of some of the responses I have received for those of you who are interested. EdD wont qualify you to teach in a universitys biology department EdD is a BS with makeup EdD qualifies you to teach high school only Multiple respondents had never heard of an EdD NSF identifies an EdD as a research doctorate equivalent to a PhD Many, but not all, respondents with a PhD viewed the EdD very negatively. It appears that earning an EdD make working with or amongst PhDs more difficult due to some lack of respect
