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Can I become an English professor with a ba in English and masters of arts in teaching?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Masters wont get you tenure Im afraid. Normally you need a minimum of a PhD and there is a shortage of jobs for history and English teachers. Also most professors dont actually learn how to teach about their subject, they learn OTJ but as they have an advanced degree its assumed they know what they are talking about. Whether they can actually communicate that to students in a way that students can understand is another story. Ive never heard of a MA in teaching ayway, normally you choose a focus or a major eg education, literature and do your Masters in that. University professors dont need a teaching licence per se.

    I work in Japan, most of the profs here have PhDs as a minimum.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    5 years ago

    You need at least a master's in English, and to be a full professor you need a doctorate.

    Source(s): I am a director of academic advising with two undergraduates in English and English Education, two masters in English, and higher education administration, and a doctorate in higher education administration.
  • eri
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    No. You need at least a masters in English to teach it as an adjunct or at the community college level, and a PhD in English to teach at the 4-year college or university level full time. You do NOT need any education or teaching courses to teach college.

    Source(s): professor
  • 5 years ago

    Are you Great in English ???

    Got good hold on the subject and have confidence about teaching well to the learners??

    If answer for these questions is "YES" then be at an online platform that is facetofacestudy.com

    be a virtual professor and if it pays you the same satisfaction that you were looking for then pursue your career in same.

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  • 5 years ago

    No you can't. You need a Phd or at least M Phil in English to become a professor.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Depends entirely on what country u live in as it varies greatly.

    Ask local adults for actual info locally

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