What degree do you need to teach education courses in college?

To teach education courses at the college level, you typically need at least a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in a relevant field of education or a closely related discipline. A master's degree might allow for teaching at the community college level, or as an adjunct professor at a university, but a doctorate is almost always required for tenure-track positions and for leading research programs at four-year universities. The specific requirements vary depending on the institution and the specific area of education being taught.