This program will give you a strong disciplinary grounding that allows you to approach education questions with a sociological lens. You will train in qualitative and quantitative sociological research methods, sociological theory, and the sociology of education. Faculty research and core courses primarily focus on US education, urban education, higher education, and US educational equity issues.
Degrees In This Program
Doctor of Philosophy
Sociology of Education
Train to analyze educational issues and problems as you develop expertise in qualitative and quantitative sociological research methods, sociological theory, and the foundational questions and themes in the field of sociology of education.
Faculty
Affiliated Faculty
Collaborative FAS Faculty
Mary Beth Hunzaker
Associate Professor of Sociology
Ann Morning
Associate Professor of Sociology
Adjunct Faculty
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