How important is it for us to have PHD s teach us Evolution?
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We need teachers, but I'm not too sure about the PhD part.\n\nWe are not evolving fast enough to know what we will turn into. If I had to guess, I would say future humans will be better-looking, and innately immune to today's diseases. But that's about it.
784530
How come no real scientist have ever studied evolution. They are so full of holes and they are their worst enemy. We found the missing link and her name is Lucy she was here 35000 years ago, then they figure out that we couldn't evolve that fast so they change it to 1.2 million years ago and they figure out it was just a monkey.\n\nPaleontologist have discovered the first fish 570 million years ago and traced it for 100 million years as it grew fins, why can't they figure out anything about what happened 100 thousand years ago.\n\nI just wish they would do some real science because they are making science look bad, and if there is nothing there move on.
877733
Your degree really depends on what you would want to teach at the university level.  If you don't know that yet, I would suggest just getting a regular Masters in Education degree - and if you needed to get a PhD specific to a field of study later, then you can do that.  (Keep in mind that most universities require a PhD to become a professor.  Most allow adjuncts with field experience, though.)\n\nI understand your confusion...  I am 25 and about to finish my BS, and will be entering the masters program in August - it took much thought, but I think that it would be most beneficial to not put it off...  I don't know about you, but I know that if I put grad school off I will be 40 before I go back - and by then I may have other life priorities that keep me from school.\n\nBut, good luck on whatever you decide to do!
987774
It's the best scientifically tested explaination that we have.  Believe me, scientists aren't so eager to fall into line as you might think.  If someone could get recognition by scientifically disproving the theory of evolution to any great extent, it will be done.
338353
My wife is a professor and it's not the type of thing you do simply because you majored in it; most have a deep lifelong commitment to their field to create knowledge and educate others. A PhD is basically a research degree; those that work at a University are required to research and publish. Teaching is only a portion of the job. Often, your average professor, must divide their time between teaching, research and service to the University (serving on panels, and review boards, student organizations, etc...)
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depends\nOf course if its a private school and sometimes in public. I think it would be ok to mention it in class but not preach it. When it comes to the origin of things like creation vs. evolution then of course both. No one knows for sure the real way everything came about so therefore you should present both views and let the kids see all points of view. Also religion is everywhere and it would be good to expose the kids to a little
805583
I think an elective class would be cool.  I took a class in college anthropology for ancient civilizations, UFOs and other unexplained phenomenom.  Science is the search for truth based on theories, which have been proven to an extent.  Most scientists are very closed minded.  That is if they haven't learned it or can't experiment on it then it must not be true.  I think a successful scientist should be open minded.  Being open minded is what led to all of our current understandings anyway.  A class like you are proposing could never be taught as a science class because there is no theory behind it, no proof, no explanation.  I think presenting alternative info to students would be good though because it could lead to the next generation discovering something that is currently beyond our realm.
127249
Most likely, you'll need a Ph.D.
1083849
Unless you want an academic career (teaching and publishing), a masters in Architecture is sufficient and respectable.  If ever after some work experience, you still wanted to go for a PhD, you would have an easier time getting into excellent schools because of work experience.
947514
I don't think there is much demand for vertebrate morphology outside of an university. So you would have to go to university get you BSc, then PhD. Eventually you either become a Professor or you end up doing something different. \nFor a four year degree program your out-of-state tuition will be around $80 000, so that's your investment, when you do you PhD, you may earn about $20 000 a year (minus taxes..), if you do research you probably earn 30 -50 000 Dollar per year (before taxes). And you always work more than 40 hours/week of course. You can live on it, but you won't die rich.
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we don't even need fossils to prove evolution, we already have proof that things evolve. like the flu.  if the flu wasn't evolving then there would be only one vaccine for the flu. because it is evolving every year there is a flu shot (for those at risk) to the new strain.  people only object to evolution for religous reasons.  \n\n//\nin response to mr. onyxfire:  the reasons nominated for dissproving evolution seems to say that evolution should eliminate diversity.  and that simply isn't true. when there are alot of the same species in an area they compete for the same resources.  if a mutation came along that was different from that species it would actually be at an advantage because it might not be competing for the same resources.  and that is at the heart of diversity.  having diversity means that some animals will develope certain attributes more keenly for example people hunting for fruit during the day value eyesight more for finding their quarry where as at night bats looking for fruit can't rely on eyesight and so they develope a different specialized set of organs.  i hope that helps you understand why i think your points are incorrect\n&#92;&#92;\nno scientific theory which attempts to understand our world has by necessity precluded the concept of god.  none the less religous theories feel compelled to preclude any acceptance of science so it's my belief that they are quite the dumbasses (not all religious but certainly alot of the policy makers). we all know how well that galileo thing panned out for them.
42507
It depends.  Actually, it depends on a lot of different things.  A doctorate degree is good, but only if you really love your subject of study and plan on pursuing a career in academia.  If you are trying to make a crap-load of money, maybe a doctorate is not for you, unless you plan on using your expertise and opening up your own business, etc....most people who have doctorate degrees teach because they love their subject and they want to share their knowledge with others.  There is no set "best" degree to have.  It all depends on personal preference and whatever suits your situation.
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yes.  not teaching evolution in the public schools would accomplish nothing except denying our youth a decent background in science and damaging our country's scientific standing in the world.  despite what a lot of people would like to think, science is not a matter of opinion, and evolution has a very strong scientific basis.  Ignoring facts do not change them, it only harms the person who ignores them.
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sharkgrl1991-Your my kind of fighter. ;)\n\nBut no. The dedication to hypocracy forbids public school from teaching opposing theories. If the school system wanted to be true, then it should STOP teaching evolution completely and leave it to the individual to search out our origins, rather than stuffing an incomplete theory down their throats.
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10,000 American clergy members signed this letter to the same effect.\n\nFor too long, the misperception that science and religion are inevitably in conflict has created unnecessary division and confusion, especially concerning the teaching of evolution. I wanted to let the public know that numerous clergy from most denominations have tremendous respect for evolutionary theory and have embraced it as a core component of human knowledge, fully harmonious with religious faith.\n\nIn the fall of 2004, I worked with clergy throughout Wisconsin to prepare a statement in support of teaching evolution. We were called to action by a series of anti-evolution policies passed by the school board in Grantsburg, WI. The response was overwhelming. In a few weeks, nearly 200 clergy signed the statement, which we sent to the Grantsburg school board on December 16, 2004. Additionally, groups of educators and scientists sent letters to the Grantsburg School Board and to the Superintendent of Schools protesting these policies. In response to all of this attention, as well as the efforts of others, the Grantsburg School Board retracted their policies.\n\nThe outpouring of support from clergy around the country encouraged me to make this a nationwide project. If you want to read more about it or join us in sharing this important  perspective, click here.  Encourage your clergy to consider signing the statement and please feel free to link to these webpages.  And, while the current focus is on Christian clergy, please let me know if you are willing to write and/or host a statement from other religions.\n\n\nSincerely,\n\nMichael Zimmerman\nDean\nCollege of Letters and Sciences\nUniversity of Wisconsin Oshkosh
1073730
We were taught evolution at school. That is like teaching Islam in a Catholic school, right? I am with you....and God.
49693
Well, I doubt many people want a full course on intelligent design. Rather, they are pushing for a brief (a few minutes) statement in bio classes along the lines of :\n\n"Not everyone agrees with evolution, and there are religious beliefs which conflict with it, as well as this intelligent design concept. Go read the Pandas and People book for more info if you want. Please don't sue us."