Working in education is more than just your passion – it’s your calling. You are meant for research and pedagogy – and that means you’re ready to take your own education to the next level: with a doctorate. When it comes to choosing a doctoral degree, there are many types. Here, we look at the differences between the Doctor of Education (EdD)* and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education**. What does each degree mean for your future career? Read on to get the full scoop on everything EdD vs. PhD.

Angela Rivers grew up plagued with self-doubt and consistently questioned her own academic abilities due to a learning disability coupled with short-term memory impairment. To say the least, school was difficult for her.

She says she remembers being taken to the doctor frequently as a child to address ear infections, which also impacted her hearing. She had regular speech therapy and was enrolled in special education classes for math and language arts. Her challenges persisted for her entire school career.

Dr. Chris A. Tex says he’s lucky to be alive. Severely malnourished, dehydrated, and on the brink of death as an infant in Tijuana, Mexico, the faculty member at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) also had a broken arm and a broken leg when he was brought to a local clinic for care.

Despite traumatic beginnings, Dr. Tex only wants to give back to others and serve as a public health steward. After he was adopted by a caring couple in Illinois, he grew up happy and heathy – and now he’s living a life of paying it forward.