Online Doctorate Degree in Early Childhood Education: Online doctorate degrees in early childhood education are focused upon topics that strengthen research, leadership and higher education teaching skills. Online doctorate degrees may include the Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.) or the Doctor of Education (Ed.D), with a focus in Early Childhood Education. Graduates may work as education researchers, software or textbook designers and consultants, curriculum specialists, college professors, and administrators or superintendents at primary, secondary or higher education schools.