教育社会学的文学硕士课程为学生提供了扎实的学科基础，使他们能够以社会学的角度处理教育问题。教育社会学专业的学生与他们的顾问紧密合作，以根据他们所选择的兴趣主题来定制课程选择和论文研究，从而利用整个大学提供的课程。学生可以选择专门研究以下领域：教育和社会不平等，教育和社会组织，教育和社会变革，政策分析和课程评估。灵活性是该计划的重要资产。该课程共计36个学分，全日制学生通常在三个学期加一个夏季或四个学期完成。
Tailor course selection and thesis research to your chosen topic of interest and develop a strong disciplinary grounding to approach education questions with a sociological lens. Areas of specialization include Education and Social Inequality, Education and Social Change, Policy Analysis, and Program Evaluation.This Master's degree is designed to provide you with strong analytical and methodological training in a sociological approach to education-related questions and problems. We prepare graduates to pursue careers in research evaluation, education policy, government agencies, and youth and community service organizations. Many of our students choose to continue on to doctoral-level work in the sociology of education or a related field.Analyze educational problems and issues using the knowledge, concepts, and research methodology of sociology.Demonstrate an expertise in an area of specialization in the sociology of education through the production of a high-quality MA thesis.Acquire habits of critical thinking and systematic investigation to critique the role of education in society.Develop effective written and oral communication skills by applying the conventions of the discipline of sociology.