Type of Graduate Degree

[lyrelyre]

I am contemplating going back to school for a master's degree and possibly a doctorate. I am thinking in the area of education. Specifically, I would like to be a professor of educational methods or foundations. I have done a search and not found a discussion of the types of degrees.

I have noticed that many schools have both a traditional MS or MA and PhD in different areas of education. Additionally, I have seen the MEd and EdD.

My question is this: Which is better? Is one better than the other? Does it depend what you want to do? Who should I ask?

I don't know if I can make an appointment to talk to an advisor at a school I don't attend or plan on attending.

Any advice is appreciated.