Who is a Professional?

Helen G. Hurd, Rutgers, the State University

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There is a tendency to label all white-collar workers "professionals." But if everyone is a professional, the term loses its meaning. Maintaining that extension work per se is not a profession, the author discusses what a profession is and lists characteristics of the real professional-the attributes that distinguish him from the technician. Suggestions are presented as to how extension workers can become more effective as professional adult educators.