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How do these doctorate degree types differ?

Many who are interested in a doctoral degree ask the question which degree is the path for me. This question has been on the mind of a number of those interested in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û’s Executive Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and Innovation. To help navigate the discussion, let’s first differentiate the degree paths.

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

An Ed.D. is a doctorate degree path designed for practitioners pursuing leadership roles in education or other fields such as business, education, healthcare, non-profit, and public service. A professional Doctor of Education program is well suited for experienced educators and mid- to senior-level working professionals who want to lead and implement change within their organization

Highlights:

• Practice-based approach geared to immediate application of theory work 
• Scholar-Practitioner Model of Research: candidates bring the knowledge and experiences from professional practice to their doctoral research 

• Stretch beyond a singular area of research to leverage research skills in ways that could positively influence their community or organization’s decision-making process 

Ph.D. in Education 

Ph.D. programs are most popular amongst those who aspire to become a professor or obtain a tenure position.

Highlights:

• Highly theoretical, study-based approach  

• Deep dive research focus: goal often includes mastery of a specific subject 

• Best suited for individuals who want to pursue a career in academia or research at the university level 

The Executive Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
in Organizational Leadership and Innovation

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û’s Executive Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership and Innovation, is a fitting example of the Ed.D. path. The program serves confident leaders who are inspired to drive future innovation using a practical servant leadership framework for doing so. 

Our Ed.D. is an entrepreneurial and transformative 32-month program which:

• accelerates, educates, and guides the development of leaders who actively encourage creative and value-based thinking 

• builds upon strategic planning, environmental evaluation, change management, and leadership methodologies 

• fosters abilities to create an environment of innovation through cultural change, outside-the-box thinking, strategic and disruptive innovation, and leadership agility. 

Explore the Executive Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership and Innovation at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û.

About the author:  Dr. Tricia McFadden is the Director of the Executive Doctor of Education program and Dean of Francis Worldwide School of Continuing Studies.