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Ph.D. vs Ed.D.: Which Degree is Right For You?
- 1. Ph.D. vs Ed.D: Which Degree is Right For You
- 2. Marketing Staff Daniel Sloan Marketing Specialist Trident University International
- 3. Moderator Tanya White-Earnest Manager Trident University International Career Advising and Development
- 4. CONTACT INFO trident4careers@trident.edu 714-816-0366 X1943 Tanya.WhiteEarnest@trident.edu - CADC Manager Daniel.Sloan@trident.edu
- 5. • Turn off email, phones, instant messaging • Get involved in the webinar • Use the Q&A panel to submit your questions • Let family/colleagues know you are on a webinar to avoid distractions • Participant phones are muted GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WEBINAR TODAY
- 6. 6 Ph.D. vs Ed.D. ▪ Explore fundamental differences between the two degree programs ▪ Explore the research process for each degree ▪ Look at skill requirements for both degrees ▪ Discover how employers value these degrees ▪ Provide insight on career opportunities Which Degree is Right For You? SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
- 7. Regional Accreditation • Trident is the only fully online university that is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges. • Regional accreditation is recognized in higher education as the “gold standard.” 7
- 8. Ph.D. Program of Study CAREER SUCCESS Ed.D Program of Study WHICH DEGREE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? DR. HEIDI GILLIGAN DR. WENLING LI Trident University International College of Education
- 9. PRESENTER Dr. Heidi Gilligan Program Director Trident University International Ed.D. Educational Leadership Program Need Photo
- 10. PRESENTER Dr. Wenling Li Program Director Trident University International Ph.D. Educational Leadership Program
- 11. 11 Ph.D. What is the fundamental difference between the two programs? 3 – 5 Years Traditional 5- Chapter Dissertation Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Method Teaching, Research, Consulting, Administration in the Field Faculty with extensive researching and teaching experience
- 12. 12 Ed.D. What is the fundamental difference between the two programs? 3 – 4 Years Article Dissertation Format Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Method, Action Research, Evaluation Practitioners in the Field Faculty with extensive experience as leaders in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educational settings.
- 13. 13 Ph.D. How can I effectively conduct research at an online institution? Encouraged to conduct research within your professional setting Collect data from experiment, survey or secondary data Communication with instructor, mentor and chair Prepare your dissertation study during taking courses
- 14. How can I effectively conduct research at an online institution? Ed.D. Original research (multiple methodology and design options) Applied Research course sequence Dissertation Research course sequence Mentor, Chair, Committee Encouraged to conduct research within your professional setting
- 15. Ed.D. Do these degrees require different skill sets? Scholar-practitioner Ability to critically read research articles in peer reviewed journals Ability to identify current issues related to professional practice Ability to analyze and apply findings within practitioner setting
- 16. Do these degrees require different skill sets? Information Literacy Communication (oral and written) Research Critical thinking Diversity Ph.D.
- 17. Ph.D. How Do Employers View an Ed.D. vs a Ph.D? Critical thinking and research skills Teaching and training Leadership and administration Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis and result interpretation
- 18. How Do Employers View an Ed.D. vs a Ph.D? Applying Research to professional practice Growing need for applied research programs Ability to affect change at the local, state, or federal level Change policy with data driven decision making College instructor: field of educational leadership Ed.D.
- 19. Ed.D. What types of career opportunities can I pursue? Scholar- practitioner Leaders in elementary and secondary settings •Dept. Chair •Principals, Asst. Principals •Superintendent Leaders in higher education settings •Managers of academic programs, student affairs, student services •President
- 20. What types of career opportunities can I pursue? Teaching at College/University Scholarly research Quantitative and Qualitative data analysis Leaders in college, university, institution or government agency Ph.D.
- 21. ADMISSIONS INFO Ph.D.–WITHMASTER’S DEGREE A conferred Master’s degree in a related field from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university A minimum GPA of 3.0 on the transcript of the Master’s degree Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient for the Doctoral program Writing and oral communication skills • Information technology skills sufficient to participate effectively in Trident’s Doctoral pedagogical model, including Internet skills to conduct research effectively Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency)
- 22. ADMISSIONS INFO Ph.D.-NOMASTER’S DEGREE A conferred Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university A minimum GPA of 3.6 on the transcript of the Bachelor’s degree Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient for the Doctoral program Writing and oral communication skills Information technology skills sufficient to participate effectively in Trident’s Doctoral pedagogical model, including Internet skills to conduct research effectively Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency)
- 23. ADMISSIONS INFO Ed.DSEEKING Official transcripts of all prior academic work, including transcript from the institution granting the qualifying Master’s degree A cover letter that describes current leadership qualifications, professional goals, potential research topic(s), and why the student is applying to the degree program at Trident Curriculum vitae (resume) showing work experience in education or a related field Two letters of recommendation from references that speak to academic qualifications and potential A letter of support from a current or past employer that documents your ability to conduct practitioner research (may also serve as one letter of recommendation) Scholarly writing sample—doctoral applicants are required to submit a scholarly writing sample evidencing their research and writing skills.
- 24. Recap ▪ Fundamental differences between the Ph.D. and Ed.D. degree programs ▪ The research process for each degree ▪ Skill requirements for both degrees ▪ How employers value these degrees ▪ Insights on career opportunities
- 26. NEXT WEBINAR Join us in 2 weeks for: Cool Tools 4: Conducting Career Research Career Advising & Development Center manager Tanya White-Earnest will discuss: • Onet Online • BLS • My Next (Career) Move
- 27. THANK YOU! We appreciate you joining us today for: “Ph.D. Vs Ed.D. : Which Degree is Right for You” We hope you enjoyed and learned something new from the session Watch for the email containing the link to the recording and the Slideshare for today’s webinar Please be sure to leave your comments and suggestions as you log out See you next time!
- 28. Admissions Information: Admissions@Trident.edu Ed.D Program Specific Inquiries: Dr. Heidi Gilligan Heidi.Gilligan@trident.edu Ph.D Program Specific Inquiries: Dr. Wenling Li Wenling.Li@Trident.edu Career Center: trident4careers@trident.edu/ 714-816-0366 X1943 Tanya.WhiteEarnest@trident.edu - CADC Manager Daniel.Sloan@trident.edu – Marketing Specialist CONTACT INFORMATION
- 29. ▪ Career Planning ▪ Job Search ▪ Self-Assessment ▪ Career Transition/Advancement Assistance ▪ Resume Review/Critique and Preparation ▪ Mentoring and Networking Opportunities Experience the Trident University Advantage Tanya White-Earnest | www.trident4careers.com | trident4careers@trident.edu 714.816.0366 x1943