Beethoven wrote his third symphony in honor of a great man, Bonaparte. He was seen as the liberator of the people, opening a door to hope during the French Revolution. When the First Consul declared himself Emperor, Beethoven became enraged and scowled out Bonaparteâs name from the score.
Step 2: Earn a Doctorate. As stated by the BLS, associate professors need a minimum of a master's degree and, in most cases, a doctoral degree. Doctoral programs often take around six years to finish, including time to research and write a dissertation, an in-depth research paper in the student's area of study.
Report Abuse. You need at least a masters degree in your field to teach a 2-year college, and a PhD in your field to teach at a 4-year college or university. That's 6-12 years of college. You can start by majoring in what you want to teach at a 4-year college or university, and then going to graduate school.