Online Master’s in Sociology: Education Emphasis
Online Master’s in Sociology: Education Emphasis
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A Master of Science in Sociology with an Emphasis in Education degree from Grand Canyon University offers a path for those interested in understanding the social dynamics that shape society while pursuing a career in education. This program can equip graduates to teach sociology at both two-year and four-year institutions, including online environments. If you’re considering a teaching role, researching the specific institution’s requirements is essential, as they can differ significantly.
People are naturally curious about the world around them and wish to make sense of how society evolves.
The MS in Sociology with education emphasis aims to prepare qualified instructors to teach these concepts at the undergraduate level.
Here are a few additional benefits of earning a sociology master’s online:
Earn Your Master’s in Sociology Online
The master’s in sociology online program is designed for working professionals, offering the flexibility to balance advanced education with personal and professional commitments. With this degree program, you will have access to knowledgeable faculty and student resources, as well as a collaborative learning community, to help you through the program.
This Degree Is Offered Online
MS in Sociology classes aspire to engage you with the competencies needed to become a sociology teacher. Graduates from GCU can benefit from a curriculum that is rooted in a Christian worldview.
The topics of study in the master’s in sociology program blend practical teaching strategies with theoretical knowledge and include:
Curriculum design
Adult learning theory
Distance learning techniques
Application of sociology perspectives
Stratification and social change
Family impact on society
Differentiating structural functionalism, conflict theory and symbolic interactionism
Study Advanced Sociology Education Concepts
Future sociology teachers will be taught how to create engaging classroom experiences, whether teaching at a community college or university. At the core of this degree are both theoretical and practical applications of sociology and postsecondary instruction.
This online master’s in sociology program, with an emphasis on education, focuses on four main areas:
Graduates of GCU’s Master of Science in Sociology with education emphasis may be prepared to teach sociology at the undergraduate level. Your passion for sociology can inspire the next generation of learners.
You may find work as a sociology professor or postsecondary instructor at:
Four-year universities or colleges
Local or junior colleges
Trade and technical schools
Educational research/publishing companies
$82,670
Median annual wage for postsecondary sociology teachers in May 20231
8%
Estimated growth for postsecondary teachers expected from 2023 to 20332
Earn your master’s degree in sociology with confidence, knowing you have received a quality education from experienced faculty in their respective fields. GCU is an institutionally accredited university offering online and campus undergraduate and graduate degree programs. We prioritize academic quality. The Higher Learning Commission has continually accredited GCU since 1968.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are interested in earning an MS in Sociology degree with emphasis in education, please review our answers to these frequently asked questions.
A master’s in sociology with an emphasis in education can be a valuable investment for those passionate about sociological theories and teaching college students. This degree may help to open doors in both teaching and research, potentially giving you several viable career options that can allow you to make an impact.
To qualify for GCU’s master’s in sociology program with emphasis in education, you must have either an undergraduate degree from an accredited, approved school or program with a GPA of 2.8 or higher or a graduate degree from an accredited, approved school or program. For more information about program requirements, visit GCU’s graduate admission page.
Shape the Future of Sociology Education
Earn your master’s in sociology and help students to better understand their world.
Visit the "State Disclosures" section on the page of the program you’re interested in at gcu.edu for details on state restrictions.
1 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary as of May 2023, retrieved on Dec. 3, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as sociology teachers, postsecondary, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
2 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective September 2024, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Postsecondary Teachers, retrieved on Dec. 3, 2024.