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Gatsi
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Can I choose B.sc-M.sc in place of B.A.-M.A
Hello,I'm in class11 from PCM stream . I have a question that's troubling me from quiet sometime, actually I want to pursue English professor as my career and my parents are in for it too but the problem is it requires me to complete B.A. and M.A. but my parents don't want me to do that . According to them I can do B.sc and M.sc and actually I also prefer the latter so I tried to search for it online but not a single of them had the answer that I was looking for. So I was hoping if anyone could help me with that.
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Thomas Sutherland
Associate Continuity and Recovery Specialist, CBCP
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It might be possible, but I have never heard of a someone getting a B.Sc M.Sc in English. Those are generally for science related fields. BA and MA are very common for English majors. You should also consider getting a PhD in English.
'Step 1: Earn a Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's degree in English or American literature builds the critical thinking and writing skills needed to pursue a career. This program trains students in the interpretation and analysis of literature within a work's historical and cultural context. Students also develop research and communication skills. Many programs enable English majors to focus on creative writing or world literature, which can include everything from drama to Caribbean studies.
Since most English graduate degree programs require students to be competent in a foreign language, students may want to begin acquiring these skills during undergraduate studies. Some programs may require foreign language coursework.
Step 2: Enroll in Graduate School
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, graduate-level education in English, creative writing or composition and rhetoric is required for this profession. An individual who has earned a master's degree is qualified to teach English at a community college. Generally, a doctoral degree is required to work as a full-time, tenure-track university English professor.
Individuals in a master's program explore critical theory, linguistics, literature, mythology and creative writing. Master's programs may offer a teaching component that will help prepare prospective professors. A special project, comprehensive exam or thesis will generally be needed for graduation.
Doctoral students usually work as teaching assistants, which builds useful practical experience for aspiring English professors. Ph.D. programs often have core requirements that must be augmented by a project or dissertation tailored individually to the degree candidate. Ph.D. students are typically required to have proficiency in at least one foreign language. The capstone requirement is a doctoral thesis and defense.
English professors usually also have graduate assistant teaching and research experience, along with critical thinking, communication and writing skills. While working as graduate assistants, students should use the interaction with English professors in the department to establish professional relationships. These relationships may lead to job opportunities.
Step 3: Begin Working as an English Professor
An individual who is hired by a 4-year university will often begin as an assistant or adjunct professor. After several years, these professors may eventually acquire tenure and have more permanent positions. In most research universities, college professors must continue to contribute to the discipline and publish articles in addition to their teaching duties. Therefore, it is important for anybody who wants to be a professor to answer calls for articles. Community colleges may focus more on an individual's teaching ability. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, post-secondary English language and literary teachers earned a median salary of $66,590 as of May 2018.
In summary, becoming an English professor involves earning an English-related bachelor's degree, pursuing a related graduate degree and often gaining some experience as a teacher's assistant."
Source: https://study.com/articles/How_to_Become_an_English_Professor_Career_Roadmap.html
'Step 1: Earn a Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's degree in English or American literature builds the critical thinking and writing skills needed to pursue a career. This program trains students in the interpretation and analysis of literature within a work's historical and cultural context. Students also develop research and communication skills. Many programs enable English majors to focus on creative writing or world literature, which can include everything from drama to Caribbean studies.
Since most English graduate degree programs require students to be competent in a foreign language, students may want to begin acquiring these skills during undergraduate studies. Some programs may require foreign language coursework.
Step 2: Enroll in Graduate School
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, graduate-level education in English, creative writing or composition and rhetoric is required for this profession. An individual who has earned a master's degree is qualified to teach English at a community college. Generally, a doctoral degree is required to work as a full-time, tenure-track university English professor.
Individuals in a master's program explore critical theory, linguistics, literature, mythology and creative writing. Master's programs may offer a teaching component that will help prepare prospective professors. A special project, comprehensive exam or thesis will generally be needed for graduation.
Doctoral students usually work as teaching assistants, which builds useful practical experience for aspiring English professors. Ph.D. programs often have core requirements that must be augmented by a project or dissertation tailored individually to the degree candidate. Ph.D. students are typically required to have proficiency in at least one foreign language. The capstone requirement is a doctoral thesis and defense.
English professors usually also have graduate assistant teaching and research experience, along with critical thinking, communication and writing skills. While working as graduate assistants, students should use the interaction with English professors in the department to establish professional relationships. These relationships may lead to job opportunities.
Step 3: Begin Working as an English Professor
An individual who is hired by a 4-year university will often begin as an assistant or adjunct professor. After several years, these professors may eventually acquire tenure and have more permanent positions. In most research universities, college professors must continue to contribute to the discipline and publish articles in addition to their teaching duties. Therefore, it is important for anybody who wants to be a professor to answer calls for articles. Community colleges may focus more on an individual's teaching ability. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, post-secondary English language and literary teachers earned a median salary of $66,590 as of May 2018.
In summary, becoming an English professor involves earning an English-related bachelor's degree, pursuing a related graduate degree and often gaining some experience as a teacher's assistant."
Source: https://study.com/articles/How_to_Become_an_English_Professor_Career_Roadmap.html
Natassia Hott
Ph.D. Hispanic Languages and Literatures; Independent Researcher
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Natassia’s Answer
Hello Gatsi. Thomas gave you a very complete answer, I just wanted to add one thing. Do you want to be a professor or a teacher?
If you want to be a professor, then you definitely need to go all the way to the PhD. Some already have a Masters in them (they are a combined program that you can apply directly after your BA and you'll earn both your MA and PhD in 5 to 6 years, usually). I have never heard of an M.Sc in English either, those are for science disciplines like Thomas mentioned.
Now, if you don't want to be a professor, but would like to be an English Teacher, it's a more straightforward path. After your BA, you'll get your teaching license. The rules about how to get a teaching license may vary a lot so try looking this up in regards to where you live, to make sure you follow the right steps, if that's what you decide to to.
Good luck!
If you want to be a professor, then you definitely need to go all the way to the PhD. Some already have a Masters in them (they are a combined program that you can apply directly after your BA and you'll earn both your MA and PhD in 5 to 6 years, usually). I have never heard of an M.Sc in English either, those are for science disciplines like Thomas mentioned.
Now, if you don't want to be a professor, but would like to be an English Teacher, it's a more straightforward path. After your BA, you'll get your teaching license. The rules about how to get a teaching license may vary a lot so try looking this up in regards to where you live, to make sure you follow the right steps, if that's what you decide to to.
Good luck!
Prasanta Banerjee
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Hi Student,
As per my understanding , you want to be professor or a teacher in terms of career , for that you can go with BSC and after that you can continue BED course for teacher and also you can do M.S.C in any specialized subject as per your convenient. This flow will make the correct path to take your career in professor or teacher domain.
Hope I have fulfill your answer
Thank You
As per my understanding , you want to be professor or a teacher in terms of career , for that you can go with BSC and after that you can continue BED course for teacher and also you can do M.S.C in any specialized subject as per your convenient. This flow will make the correct path to take your career in professor or teacher domain.
Hope I have fulfill your answer
Thank You
Lisa R.
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Lisa’s Answer
Hi Gatsi:
Thank you for your question.
What the others said is true. A B.sc or M.sc are suitable for science rather than for English. I also agree with Prasanta's recommendation for you to finish your B.Sc and then proceed to enroll in a BED course.
Incidentally, I'm a communications graduate who eventually enrolled in a teaching certificate program. I'm sharing this because the path to where we want to go is not always a straight one. If you don't mind: what is it about being an English professor appeals to you? Or is it love for the English language that compels you to be a professor, teacher, or instructor?
Asking yourself these questions may open you up to more ideas regarding how to achieve the goal of being an "English professor" *if* this is indeed what you want.
Test yourself with some baby steps:
- Have you considered starting out on your English journey by writing articles and submitting them to your school's newsletter?
- Have you volunteered to teach English to your classmates or in the lower grades?
- What other activities are you engaged in right now that serve as stepping stones to your dream of being an English professor?
As with anything, becoming a professor and proficient in English takes time, energy, and dedication. But if you are sure that this is the path you really want to pursue, don't let any obstacle deter you from reaching your goal.
Good luck!
Thank you for your question.
What the others said is true. A B.sc or M.sc are suitable for science rather than for English. I also agree with Prasanta's recommendation for you to finish your B.Sc and then proceed to enroll in a BED course.
Incidentally, I'm a communications graduate who eventually enrolled in a teaching certificate program. I'm sharing this because the path to where we want to go is not always a straight one. If you don't mind: what is it about being an English professor appeals to you? Or is it love for the English language that compels you to be a professor, teacher, or instructor?
Asking yourself these questions may open you up to more ideas regarding how to achieve the goal of being an "English professor" *if* this is indeed what you want.
Test yourself with some baby steps:
- Have you considered starting out on your English journey by writing articles and submitting them to your school's newsletter?
- Have you volunteered to teach English to your classmates or in the lower grades?
- What other activities are you engaged in right now that serve as stepping stones to your dream of being an English professor?
As with anything, becoming a professor and proficient in English takes time, energy, and dedication. But if you are sure that this is the path you really want to pursue, don't let any obstacle deter you from reaching your goal.
Good luck!