Graduate Certificate in Sociology Online

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Overview

Prepare To Teach at a University With a Graduate Sociology Certificate

The Graduate Certificate of Completion in Sociology at Grand Canyon University prepares those passionate about education and sociology to teach at two or four-year institutions. This program is ideal for students seeking continuing education to build upon their sociological knowledge and pedagogical skills in order to engage undergraduate students in the world of sociology. 

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Why GCU

Choose GCU for Your Graduate Certificate in Sociology Online

GCU’s faith-integrated curriculum, rooted in the Christian worldview, uniquely incorporates Christian values, ethics and morality into learning. A focus on these elements encourages future educators to teach sociological topics with an ethical perspective and socially responsible approach

Coursework

Course Topics in GCU’s Graduate Certificate in Sociology

As a student, you will gain advanced training in the fields of sociology and education, as well as satisfy requirements for professional development. Upon completion of the program, you will be able to fulfill graduate course requirements and the 18 credits needed to pursue opportunities to teach at a community college or university. 

Throughout this graduate certificate in sociology program, you will explore the following:

  • Various theories (e.g. integrative, contemporary, globalization and modern social theories)
  • The history and importance of family in sociology with a focus on theoretical perspectives, marriage, social class differences, racial and ethnic variations, current challenges and the future of the institution
  • Global issues of inequality with a focus on class, access to resources, gender, ethnicity, crime, political order, religion and social change
  • The evolution of social movements, goals of these movements, the demand for citizenship, social change categorization and related sociological theories
  • Teaching in the university classroom, course/curriculum design and lesson planning, teaching with technology, assessment and the reflective professional
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Careers

Career Opportunities With a Sociology Certificate 

Education is an excellent field for professionals seeking a career path where they can share their passion with others. Teachers instill sociological knowledge, helping students analyze and fully understand human society and behavior, as well as social organization and culture. 

Potential job opportunities include college instructor, faculty member or professor. Potential workplace settings include two or four-year higher education institutions, colleges and universities, trade and technical schools and educational research or publishing companies. 

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Graduate Certificate in Sociology FAQs

For those interested in advancing your teaching skills with a graduate certificate in sociology online, please read our responses to these frequently asked questions:

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