Can I teach Political Science courses at the community college level if my BA is in Political Science, but I have a Master’s is in Public Administration?

[Jane]

My passion is actually to teach international relations, and American government, as well as an intro-level course.

[Theodore]

You can be able to do depending on the candidate pool and how desperate they are to fill that position.

[Hudson]

@Jane

My passion is actually to teach international relations, and American government, as well as an intro-level course.

Where I live, for public school, you need at least 18 hours of grad-level classes in a subject to be eligible to teach in a college or university. Seemingly you don’t qualify.

[Barbara1]

@Jane

My passion is actually to teach international relations, and American government, as well as an intro-level course.

Just apply and find out because some institutions may hire you out of desperation.

[Charlotte1]

@Jane

My passion is actually to teach international relations, and American government, as well as an intro-level course.

Theoretically yes but in real circumstances, a guy with a PhD is the one that will have the job instead. If you wanna increase your chances, you may want to have a PhD in a related field.

[Washington]

@Jane

My passion is actually to teach international relations, and American government, as well as an intro-level course.

If you are applying to a major university just forget about it, at your local community college, you may get lucky to secure it.

[Johnstone]

@Jane

My passion is actually to teach international relations, and American government, as well as an intro-level course.

It actually depends on the state plus other factors. Some states require an MA in a specific area you are interested in teaching, and some are a lot more flexible.

[Kathy]

@Jane

My passion is actually to teach international relations, and American government, as well as an intro-level course.

Yes, you can teach with your qualifications. This is because community colleges often have flexible requirements for adjunct or part-time faculty, and your educational background aligns well with the subject matter.