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Hello,

 

I'm currently pursuing a masters in social studies education, but I'm already thinking that I might someday (soon) prefer academic research in History (American in particular) to secondary school education. Anyone else made the transition from K-12 teaching to academic History?

 

Also, any thoughts on the application process? I'm loathe to do another masters, but I'm unsure how much of a leg up an M.A. in Education with a focus on history will provide.

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Actually, it isn't that uncommon. I know several people who were teachers and went back for their PhD. I think it makes them not only good academics, but strong teachers, which is sadly often lacking in academia. 

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There's at least one ex-high school teacher in NYU's program. He's lovely, brilliant, and far more well-adjusted as a working adult even than the uber-competent younger PhDs I know. I'd say go for it!

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Hi!!! I am a schoolteacher who will begin her PhD in the fall!!!

 

First degrees in Argentina at university level enable both to do research and teach, so I have been doing both. I love teaching and I think it is indispensable for academia: Research for your own knowledge is just undoable. 

 

So congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I taught middle school for three years after undergrad. It was a positive experience and I'm looking forward to TAing during the PhD years. I think it's important to have enthusiastic history teachers, especially at the college level. History is one of those subjects that can either be life-changing or absolutely wrecked, depending on how it is taught.

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Hello,

 

I'm currently pursuing a masters in social studies education, but I'm already thinking that I might someday (soon) prefer academic research in History (American in particular) to secondary school education. Anyone else made the transition from K-12 teaching to academic History?

 

Also, any thoughts on the application process? I'm loathe to do another masters, but I'm unsure how much of a leg up an M.A. in Education with a focus on history will provide.

I quit my teaching career to work on a Ph.D.. :) I don't have a M.A. Feel free to PM me for specifics.

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