Getty Images. Butternut Squash The versatile butternut squash brims with beta-carotene, which is important for eye health. The heart also benefits from the vitamin C in this winter squash and its high fiber content, which helps lower cholesterol and maintain good blood sugar levels. Fat free, sodium free, cholesterol free, it also boasts a healthy amount of potassium, which helps control blood pressure. 6 of 17.
Doctoral programs in education can be found at 4-year colleges and universities through the graduate school or college of education. These programs are offered as both a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).
Within the past 10 years or so, the number of professional degrees has dramatically increased. This is particularly true in medical fields, which offer degrees such as DPT, DOT, and DNP; in fact, even an MD is considered a professional degree. PhD is first and foremost a research degree that is intensely focused on both scholarly and professional development. In contrast, a professional degree focuses more specifically on skills and knowledge necessary for success a particular profession, without as intense of a focus on research and other scholarly work.