Two masters and teaching at a Community College

[tjb122982]

I'm graduating as an undergraduate in two months, and I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to do. I've decided that I'm going to take a year or two off from academics and work; trying to gain experience in a "practical" field. I think I know what want to do. I want to get two masters degree, in history and political science, and teach at a community college. Part of the reason that I want to work for a 1-2 years so I could work in the previous field while teaching adjunct. What do you think? Any information or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

[alexandra_sophie]

I know this post is almost a year old, but I thought I would reply... maybe it will be helpful? :|

You can teach at a Community College or an Undergraduate College/University when you have a Master's Degree. That's the general requirement. I have two MA degrees and I teach at a college as an adjunct right now in the Religion Department with some professionals, some new PhD's, some grad students, etc. I think it's a *really* great plan for you to work towards the Adjunct gig as a transition into teaching at a Community College, just remember to get *out* of the Adjunct teaching because there are absolutely ZERO benefits and it's a pretty crappy deal in terms of how the school and your department treats you (my department chair doesn't even know my name and I've been there almost a year and a half now!), but it's terrific professional experience and you grow a lot as a teacher and as a professional.

Good Luck!