I am thinking about an Ed.D from a tier one research university vs. a D.P.A from a tier one research university. Price not being a factor, which would serve me better in the world of Academia? I would like to hear pros and cons to each. Thanks a lot, great site!
DPA over EdD. EdDs are sometimes not respected in academia (with varying degrees of justification), but the "best" degree is typically the PhD. My guess would be that the DPA, while not being a PhD, at least would lack the "baggage" of the EdD. The other issue, which is more important, IMO, is that the DPA is a doctorate in a content area. EdDs tend to have limited options for teaching.
This doesn't mean anything without more information. Specifically, what, exactly, are your goals in academia?
I would like to teach in a university. I have a Master's degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. While the PhD is what I would like to do, many are limited, when dealing with distance learning. Also, there are many comments about the Ed.D; however, if the university only offers an Ed.D, I have read that it is more regarded because there is no PhD that is offered.
what takes so long for a post to show up? I must have wrote this four times alreayd: I would like to teach in a university. I have a Master's degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. While the PhD is what I would like to do, many are limited, when dealing with distance learning. Also, there are many comments about the Ed.D; however, if the university only offers an Ed.D, I have read that it is more regarded because there is no PhD that is offered.
John Jay is very well regarded by Criminal Justice academics, so you have a good start. Have a chat with one of your ex-teachers at John Jay; they can give you guidance. One thing to remember about CJ PhD's is that they are more criminalogical in the sense that they have a lot more math than you find in most masters programs. I myself am looking at a D.Ed because CJ Ph.D. math would kill me. BA Political Science, Arkansas State University MA Social Sciences, Montclair State College MS Criminal Justice, New Jersey City University
Here's your answer to that: http://www.degreeinfo.com/general-distance-learning-discussions/35100-new-users-ask-where-did-my-posts-go.html Please don't make multiple posts; it will not make them show up any faster. Thanks.
A DPA will open up many doors for you teaching wise, especially with your CJ background. DPAs can teach in a number of programs since many public service fields have a strong administrative component.
Could you tell us more about your teaching and research interests? For example, if they're in law enforcement administration, a DPA, obvs. Juvenile delinquency and early intervention, there might be more common ground to work with in quite a few EdD programs. If they're broad or unspecific at this point, 'all else being equal,' it would weigh for a DPA.
I would like the degree that will open the most doors in academia, either teaching or in the administrated role. I am leaning towards the Ed.D because I will be able to start the program sooner than later. The issue with the DPA is that not a lot of distance learning university offers it. I truly want a B&M school. My first choice for my Ed.D is Creighton University, which is number 1 in most ranking in their area. I know there a lot of discussion about rankings and what they are worth. However, as an employer, the school does matter in my opinion. I would truly like the DPA, but doesn't seem like there are many options besides Valdosta State University. Any other programs that you are aware of?
