"Fernandez and Allison have provided a much needed practical guide for those desiring to pursue a doctorate in education specifically. Current practitioners considering pursuing the terminal degree will particularly find this work extremely helpful. The Travel Journal and Packing Checklist sections in each chapter are a creative way to provide students with the needed motivation on their journey to degree completion."
-Dr. Michael Rosato. Professor and Dean, School of Education, Howard Payne University
"A thorough, sincere, and out-of-the-box testament of what a doctoral journey means for all who decide to undertake it. Filled with excerpts of those who have been there and done that, Drs. Fernandez and Allison have brought forth one of the most straightforward accounts of what it takes to succeed in the doctoral academic world."
- Dr. Pablo G. Siboldi, Assistant Principal, Aldine Independent School District
Preface Part I: Planning Where You Want to Go Chapter 1: Introduction to Education Doctoral Programs Chapter 2: Which Program fits my Professional Goals? Part II: Packing Your Skills Suitcase Chapter 3: Assessing Your Skills Chapter 4: Preparing Yourself for the Road Ahead Part III: Avoiding Quicksand on the Trail Chapter 5: The Big Three: Classes, Comprehensive Exams, and Capstone Projects Chapter 6: Rules of the Road Part IV: Crossing the Oceans Chapter 7: Research Expedition Chapter 8: Your Tour Guides Chapter 9: The Voyage Chapter 10: Documenting Your Journey Chapter 11: The Final Defense Part V: Planning Your Next Adventure Chapter 12: Career - School Leadership Chapter 13: Career Path - Higher Education Conclusion: Bon Voyage Index
Julie Fernandez is Dean of the College of Education at Charleston Southern University, USA.
Krista Allison is Program Chair of the Ed.D. program at Charleston Southern University, USA.