What is the difference between the Ph.D. and Ed.D.?
The Ph.D. is considered a research degree designed for someone who wants to teach at a research university (like KU or MU). Professors at research universities are expected to be actively engaged in research and thus need to know a great deal about statistics, research methods, and a specific content area (e.g., finance, law, or organizational theory). The Ph.D. degree requires a research minor (12 hours), a college teaching practicum (ELPS 996) and a slightly different continuous study requirement. The courses in the program vary according to the interests of the student but generally include 30 hours of course work in educational leadership, a 12 hour minor, and several courses in research methods and statistics. A Ph.D. in educational leadership may or may not lead to district level certification since certification is not required to teach at the college level. The Ph.D. is not offered at the Edwards Center although much of the course work may be taken at that location. Obtaining a
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