If you hold a master’s degree and are looking to advance your career in teaching and learning development, you may want to consider either an Education Specialist (EdS) degree in teaching and learning or a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree. An EdS is an advanced intermediate degree between a master’s and doctorate that doesn’t require a residency or dissertation. An EdD is a terminal education degree that is geared for the highest levels in the education field and requires both a residency and dissertation. Both degrees offer emphases in teaching and learning.