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Title: Differences between EdD and PhD Programs: A Mixed Methods Study
Language: English
Authors: Marisha Lamont–Manfre (ORCID 0000-0002-9771-0222), Patrick Munnelly (ORCID 0009-0003-0479-2594), Nancy L. Leech (ORCID 0000-0002-3386-6930), Carolyn A. Haug (ORCID 0000-0003-1452-6794)
Source: Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice. 2025 10(2):19-26.
Availability: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh. 3960 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. Tel: 302-831-1266; 302-831-4441; e-mail: dpjournal@pitt.edu; Web site: https://impactinged.pitt.edu/ojs/ImpactingEd
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Education Majors, Psychology, Web Sites, Program Evaluation, Differences, College Credits, Program Content
ISSN: 2472-5889
Abstract: The goal of this concurrent, equal status mixed methods study was to investigate the potential differences between EdD and PhD programs in the United States with the following overarching research question: Are there differences in EdD and PhD programs in schools that have both programs? Data were collected from 34 university websites where both a PhD and an EdD degree in leadership were available through a school of education. Results indicated statistically significant differences were found between EdD and PhD programs in regard to Total Credits t(66) = -2.05, p = 0.022, d = -0.5; Research Credits, t(50.38) = -5.38, p < .001, d = -1.32, and Culminating Projects, t(63) = -1.79, p = 0.039, d = -0.44. Qualitative analyses revealed similarities and differences between the programs. This study reinforces the concept of a practitioner degree for the EdD and the research / faculty degree for PhD.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1471290
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