Do you have to have a master's in education in order to pursue a phd in education

Do you have to have a master's in education in order to pursue a phd in education?
For example: I have a masters in communication but I'm looking to get a phd in education.
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You have to fulfill the specific school's pre requisites which may include education classes. Check with your school of interest's requirements. It depends what area of education as well. Ball State is a pretty popular/generic university for education to give you an idea of education degrees. Side Note: I'm assuming you have experience working in higher education or student development or have worked in administration at a school which has spurred your interest in seeking a doctorate in education. If not, that would be another obstacle and cause contemplation as to why you want to all of the sudden get into education. If you have no experience working in education, you may need to start at the master's level.