Do I need a PH.d to teach Poetry at a 4 year college?
Asked by kelly bI'm studying to become a Creative Writing Professsor. I'll be graduating in a year from college with a major in Psychology. I know I need to go on to grad school to be a college professor, but how high a degree do I need to earn? Is it different for 2 year schools and 4 year universities? What about public and private colleges?
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Answered by Ranto
There are two kinds of people who teach poetry at good universities. One type is someone who has a PhD in literature and is trained in critical theory. The other type is an established poet -- one with lots of publications. He may or may not have a PhD -- but if he doesn't, might have a MA in creative writing. To be honest, the PhD is the easier route. It is hard to support yourself while becoming an established poet.
There are two kinds of people who teach poetry at good universities. One type is someone who has a PhD in literature and is trained in critical theory. The other type is an established poet -- one with lots of publications. He may or may not have a PhD -- but if he doesn't, might have a MA in creative writing. To be honest, the PhD is the easier route. It is hard to support yourself while becoming an established poet.
