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Getting a PhD in Education
by simonsmith
Jul 27, 2011
I'm 22 years old in a Masters in Education program. I'm interested in going directly into the PhD in Education here in California. I would have at least up to two years of teaching experience before entering the PHD next year. Do you think this is too soon for someone my age? Is there anyone who went directly into a PHD in Ed program before the age of 25?
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CLC Do you want to teach in the education department of universities or are you interested in administration and want to become a system superintendant? Either way, you're not going to have much creditibility without some significant amount of time in a classroom. You might also find yourself with more educational debt and no real raise to pay for it. ...See More
Jul 28, 2011
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Math Teach On 7/28/11, Judy2/CA wrote: > To answer the previous poster's question, you can get a PhD or > EdD. I have a friend with a PhD in education and I remember > asking her what the difference was - according to her a PhD is > more difficult. Anyway, why do you want a PhD and what do you > plan to do with it? Are you teaching now and do y...See More
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Leah You must be very bright to have an Masters degree in education and one year teaching experience at age 22. However, I agree with the previous posters that more experience would be helpful. Also it depends on what your goals are and WHO YOU KNOW.

Are you interested in continuing to teach or in being a principal, superintendent, college pro...See More
Jul 29, 2011
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SIMONSMITH Thank-you Leah and all who responded concerning my question below. I am seriously interested in becoming a college professor as an ultimate goal. I appreciate your caps about "who you know" as sage advice. Would love to read your feedback as to the possibility of entering right into a PhD after my Masters or give myself a few years in teaching. ...See More
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Alex How many years of experience in the classroom will you have after you finish the PhD? Education is one of those professions where experience is of vital importance, you don't learn how to be a good teacher if you don't practice first. Too many schools have principals with fancy degrees who would know the first thing about classroom management, or d...See More
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