Online Master’s in Sociology: Education Emphasis
Online Master’s in Sociology: Education Emphasis
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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.
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.
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:
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
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:
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
Median annual wage for postsecondary sociology teachers in May 2023(See disclaimer 1)
Estimated growth for postsecondary teachers expected from 2023 to 2033(See disclaimer 2)
Earn your master’s in sociology and help students to better understand their world.
If you are interested in earning an MS in Sociology degree with emphasis in education, please review our answers to these frequently asked questions.
Is a master’s in sociology education emphasis worth it?
What are the program requirements for GCU’s master’s in sociology education emphasis?
Online: $600 per credit [More Info]
Up to 12 credits or 1/3 of the total program requirements in transfer (whichever is less)
Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Master's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
* Degree must be from an accredited college or program that has been approved by GCU.
** Combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011 (1,000 combined verbal and quantitative, prior to August 2011).
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.
