Ed.S worth it?

It appears that CSU Stanislaus will be starting an Ed.D. program in the fall of 2008
http://www.calstate.edu/app/EdD/documents/EDD_launch.pdf

 

Actually, it is a terminal post-master's degree.

 

USF has one - http://www.outreach.usf.edu/dlstudents/degrees.asp
for about 10K for FL residences - http://usfweb.usf.edu/controller/cashaccounting/tuition

 

I would like to throw my two cents in here on this issue/discussion.

I find that the Ed.S. is mainly geared towards administrators in the elementary and secondary education (public or private). I know very little educators that actually hold an Ed.S. degree...those I do personally know are in administrative positions...ie; AP's, Curriculum Specialists, etc. I do not know any actually teachers who hold such a degree. The only advantage I see about the Ed.S. is those individuals who want the salary advance in their district...and that is all it is really worth in my opinion. It is really for those who want the professional development and growth, without pursuing an actual doctorate degree.

You cannot (as far as I know) teach at the university level, because many want the doctorate degree, and the Ed.S. is considered a "mid-point" between the Masters's and Doctorate level.

In my honest opinion, if an individual is considering furthering their education beyond the Master's level, then an Ed.S. is pretty much a waste of time and energy... the effort should be put into a Ph.D. or Ed.D. instead.
- That is my view point.

Good Luck in your choice though!

CHEERS!