EdD in Nursing Education guidance appreciated

[pnpvirginia]

I recently started teaching full-time at a community college, and I am looking at the possibly of starting an EdD program in the next year or so. I am enjoying teaching a lot more than I thought I would, and have a strong interest in developing curriculum. I have compared both the Phd and EdD programs, and I think the EdD program is a better fit for me based on my strengths and interests.

I live near a large reputable university with a highly ranked nursing school, but they do not offer an EdD with a nursing education focus. I have seen a number of online programs that have a nursing focus and am trying to determine which ones are legitimate. I would love to do the program at Columbia, but it is very expensive. I want to make sure that the school I choose will not be a hindrance to future employment.

While my intent to do the program is to be eligible for a leadership position in my current program, I also want to leave the door open to teach at our local university, which would honestly be my dream job. I am considering speaking to someone at the university, but I am not sure who to contact. Would it be someone in my specialty area?

Any advice appreciated!

[airmedicRN]

I am personally looking into the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing's EdD. They have teamed up with the UA college of education. EdD Nurse Educator | Capstone College of Nursing - The University of Alabama