What Dave says is true, but since there is this prejudice, Jay would do better getting a Ph.D. and avoiding the issue.
> It seems the prejudice against the EdD, like most prejudices, is based > on little evidence. Unfortunately, such prejudice is fairly common in > the supposedly rational confines of academia. In other words, it's a > turf thing. > > The PhDs would do well to broaden their awareness of the empirical world. > > Dave > > Jay Beugly wrote: >> 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 >> > > -- > ------------------------------------------------------ > David M. Lawrence | Home: (804) 559-9786 > 7471 Brook Way Court | Fax: (804) 559-9787 > Mechanicsville, VA 23111 | Email: [email protected] > USA | http: http://fuzzo.com > ------------------------------------------------------ > > "We have met the enemy and he is us." -- Pogo > > "No trespassing > 4/17 of a haiku" -- Richard Brautigan >
