I am going to change my major to education to become a professor. Is there a particular degree in education I should go for? I know they have programs for early childhood education but what about for people who want to become college professors?
2006-07-26 07:54:50 · 6 answers · asked by Meliskell 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If you intend to become a university professor, you must major in a particular field of study (like biology, or computer science, or history, or whatever), attain a Master's degree in that field, and then a PhD in that field.
Degrees in education are for K-12 teachers, NOT college professors.
2006-07-26 08:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College professors don't generally have degrees in education. They usually have a degree in the field that they teach.
2006-07-26 14:58:07 · answer #2 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,,, for k-12 teachers you can major in elementary education... the core studies will help you... for higher education... you will have to get a masters in that program,, or find one that suits what you have in mind... PhD's,,, teach in Universities,, I was going to do this myself,, and get my degree in Higher Education .... like i said,, each University has different class subject.....
good luck
2006-07-26 15:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PhD in whatever field that you want to teach. A degree in secondary education is also required.
2006-07-26 15:01:00 · answer #4 · answered by mikey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Full-time college professors MUST have a PhD.
2006-07-26 15:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the field that you want to go into.
Many try majoring in English (literature), just as an all around major.
2006-07-26 15:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋