exactly what do you need to become a college professor? I heard most of them have p.H.D's...
2007-01-04 09:25:38 · 9 answers · asked by starlove2 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You do not need a degree in education to become a college professor, unless you are a professor of Education.
You *are* required to hold a graduate degree in the field in which you teach. Most four-year colleges and universities require professors to hold a PhD. There are exceptions in some fields, like fine arts and creative writing. This is because the highest degree obtainable in these fields is the MFA.
2007-01-04 18:38:25 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to know anything about teaching or have any experience teaching to become a college or university professor (sad, but true). What you DO need is an advanced degree. If you just want to teach part time, you'll need at least a master's degree. If you want to teach full-time, you need a Ph.D. Whether or not you need to be published or anything depends on exactly where you want to teach - some institutions are strictly teaching institutions, where you just teach and you aren't expected to do any research. At others, doing research is more important than teaching. I'm a college physics professor, and I love it! I have friends who teach in K-12, I could never do it though! I know from experience that I can't handle behavior problems. And in college, the kids who don't want to be there just don't show up and don't do any work, so you don't have to worry about them!
2016-05-23 03:46:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, college professors are considered experts within their fields. This expertise is usually displayed not only by p.H.D.'s but also years of experience in what they are teaching. Professors who teach education are almost certain to have multiple degrees in education. Professors of languages have usually earned many degrees and studied in the country of their language. Professors of law not only have their degrees but are sometimes current lawyers. What is specifically required will vary from university to university, but it is generally a degree in their field and extensive experience doing what they plan to lecture on.
2007-01-04 09:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically, the higher up the college food chain you go, the higher the degree you need. A jc/cc might need a masters and sometimes no degree at all. A regular 4 yr university is almost certainly going to need a masters for most subjects. PhD preferred.
2007-01-04 09:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, people need to have at least one Ph.D to be a "professor."
My friend's husband has a Ph.D in Sociology and teaches Sociology classes at a university but he's just an instructor now. Anyway, it's a long way to go in order to be a college professor even after getting a Ph. D.
2007-01-04 09:50:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the school - your degree can be in anything and some schools dont require a phD just a bachelors. Community colleges normally dont require phD's but they dont pay as well either.
2007-01-04 09:37:02 · answer #6 · answered by babyjustn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most have are phd's. you do not need a degree in education, you need advanced degrees in the topic you would be teaching at the collegiate level. if you wish to be tenured it would be necessary to have a phd
2007-01-04 09:50:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A PhD or similar degree, but it can be in any field such as biology or chemistry or medicine.
2007-01-04 09:34:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have noticed all ofmy professors have PHD'S
2007-01-04 09:31:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋