Many Universities Employ Graduate Students to Teach Introductory Undergraduate Courses

Multiple Choice

Many universities employ graduate students to teach introductory undergraduate courses, even though full professors at these universities have more experience and could potentially teach these courses better. Which of the following best explains why universities choose to utilize graduate students instead of full professors to teach their introductory courses?

A) Graduate students are cheaper.
B) The opportunity cost of teaching an introductory course is higher for full professors than for graduate students.
C) The opportunity cost of teaching an introductory course is higher for graduate students than for full professors.
D) Introductory classes are the best place for graduate students to build their teaching skills.