What education is required from teachers of English or languages who teach at community colleges?

Question

(also known as junior colleges and that offer a 2-year degree called an associates degree)

If they require Master's, then in which field?

Answer 1

Usually, a teacher of English has a master's degree in English literature from an English or American university. In some cases, a scholar with only a bachelor's degree in English might be hired, but this would be very rare. For teachers of foreign languages, a bachelors degree or, preferably, a master's degree in the foreign language is required. It is not necessary to be a native speaker of the language, although being bilingual is an advantage. Community colleges seek to hire individuals who are excellent teachers, meaning that if you can demonstrate the ability to communicate well to students, to establish a rapport with others, and to teach, then you will have an advantage in applying for a position. Research is normally not a part of the job description of community college professors. The emphasis is on teaching.

Answer 2

The general rule is that you must have at least the next higher degree than the level student you are teaching. Most community colleges require 18 semester hours of advanced coursework (equivalent to six courses) in order to teach in an academic area. Many community college teachers have a Master's degree in "Adult and Higher Education" plus 18 hours or more in their subject matter field. Some schools require additional training (an additional 12 hours) to advance to the next level in the academic hierarchy, such as from lecturer or instructor to associate professor. Vocational or occupational instructors have to be "masters" in their field, sometimes accertained through certification, sometimes by years of experience.

Answer 3

The requirements vary widely, depending upon where you live. Best thing to do is check at the community college near you and ask them. I've never heard of an associate's degree. Is that something that comes before a baccalaureate?
Not sure from your question if you are looking for a teaching position, or if you want to register at a college, but in either case, checking with your local college will certainly give you the best information.

Answer 4

I teach college composition at the community college level. Many schools have different requirements, but most require a minimum of a masters degree in the field you will be teaching.

I used to work for a community college that changed its requirements to those who have a PhD, so those of us without one were not brought back.

I'm pretty sure I'll be teaching part-time at a nearby community college where only a small percentage of the faculty, both full-time and part-time, have a PhD. Most have a masters degree in their chosen field.

Many universities also use "adjunct/associate faculty" to teach many of their lower level courses, and again, each school has a different requirement. You just have to ask.

Answer 5

Most community colleges require the completion of a masters degree.

Answer 6

You need a Masters degree to teach in a California community college (stupid requirement as some of the best teachers in CC were the ones who had life experience).

It can be in almost anything. For English, my local CC requires a Masters in English, Library Science, or equivalent.

Answer 7

Most community colleges in my area require that the professors have either Masters or Doctorate degrees.

Answer 8

55% marks in Post graduate with Ph.D in Indian University.