Is it possible to "convert" my EdD into a PhD, now that the university I went to offers a PhD in education? About 5 years ago, I completed the 5 year process of completing my EdD at a reputable, large public university. At the time, they did not offer the course of study as a PhD. My faculty were reassuring that the rigor of the degree was on par, just with the Education titling. 

Well... with next year's course catalog, they are now offering both a EdD and PhD path. My frustration is that the courses I took and dissertation requirements mostly match the new PhD curriculum. 

For the most part, I wouldn't worry too much. Except I work in an industry role, and am constantly explaining the nature of my degree. 

Is there any precedent for a university grandfathering in old graduates with a new program definition, or other recourse I might have? Could/Should they allow me to complete any gap requirements and reissue as a PhD? My biggest fear is that people would pull up my schools program, and assume I completed their new EdD curriculum which is lighter than their new PhD curriculum (again, which more closely resembles what I completed). 

What are your thoughts? How would you approach this situation?
I would petition the school. The same happened to me when I went through the Ed.D. program, and then right after graduation, they became a Ph.D. program.  Because many of my credits were transferred and I did the dissertation through the new school, they originally issued me a Ed.D.; however, my credits and curriculum more closely matched their Ph.D. program. Once I petitioned, they as of this week, converted my Ed.D. to a Ph.D. and reissued me new transcripts and a diploma with the original date of my Ed.D. on it from 2016.  I think it's possible, it's just that many people would not go through the rigor to request it.  Good luck!