Sociology/Educational Culture, Policy and Society, BA/EdM
Explore how education shapes society and impacts social justice. Seek to understand and influence the role of educational policies and practices in shaping more equitable futures for all.
Champion Equity in Education
Our combined degree program offers an in-depth exploration of how education intersects with social, economic and political dynamics. Designed to prepare you to address critical issues related to inequality, social policy and education, this program equips you with the skills to drive change in diverse communities and professional pathways. Earn both degrees in just five years.
Points of Distinction
Complete a bachelor's and master's degree in five years, saving time and reducing tuition costs compared to traditional pathways.
Gain a nuanced understanding of how disparities in education affect outcomes across gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and more.
Prepare for an impactful professional role in non-profits or educational management or ready yourself for doctoral studies, leveraging a unique combination of sociology and education expertise.
Program Overview
| Academic credential granted | Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Education (EdM) |
|---|---|
| Credits required for completion | 143 |
| Time to completion | 5 years or 10 full-time semesters |
| Course delivery | On campus |
| Application deadline | Early action deadline: Nov. 15 Scholarship consideration: Dec. 8 Regular decision: Feb. 1 Students can continue to submit an application for fall consideration until capacity is reached. |
Sociology Core (13 credits)
- SOC 101LEC - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
- SOC 293LEC - Social Research Methods Credits: 3
- SOC 294LR - Basic Statistics for Social Sciences Credits: 4
- SOC 349LEC - Classical Soc Theory Credits: 3
Eight SOC Electives
- Seven of the eight electives must be at the 300/400 level.
- UB Seminar courses (198/199) are excluded.
Educational Culture, Policy and Society Core (30 credits)
- CEP 500 Fundamentals of Educational Research Credits: 3
- ELP 566 Comparative and Global Studies in Education Credits: 3
- ELP 575 Education and Globalization Credits: 3
- ELP 585 Sociological Bases in Education OR ELP 548 Foundations of Education Credits: 3
- ELP 586 Reading Urban Ethnographies OR HIS 526 The Role of the City in American History OR Approved Elective Credits: 3
- ELP 589 Education and Socialization OR ELP 620 Educational Transitions P-20 Credits: 3
- SOC 525, Race & Ethnicity OR SOC 615 Sociology of Immigration OR Approved Elective Credits: 3
- SOC 615 Sociology of Immigration OR SOC 613 Sociology of Gender OR Approved Elective Credits: 3
Approved Electives
- APY 575 Literary Anthropology
- CEP 500 Fundamentals of Educational Research
- ELP 566 Comparative and Global Studies in Education
- ELP 575 Education and Globalization
- ELP 585 Sociological Bases in Education
- ELP 586 Reading Urban Ethnographies
- ELP 589 Education and Socialization
- ELP 590 Education and Social Stratification
- ELP 620 Educational Transitions P-20
- ELP 700 Project Guidance (2 credits)
- HIS 526 The Role of the City in American History
- SOC 525 Race and Ethnicity
- SOC 613 Sociology of Gender
- SOC 615 Sociology of Immigration
Culminating Experience (2 credits)
- ELP 700 Project Guidance
You must apply using the common application to meet all requirements for and be accepted to the University at Buffalo's undergraduate program in Sociology offered through the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Sociology and Criminology.
Students can progress to the graduate portion of the program offered through the Graduate School of Education so long as they maintained good academic standing and carried a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average). No graduate application is required.
Students also must indicate their desire to matriculate into the EdM in educational culture, policy and society portion of the program by March 1 of their junior year. This intention will trigger a review by the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy (GSE) program faculty to ensure the student has maintained a sufficient GPA and has completed appropriate coursework. At this time, students in this program are also expected to take the GRE (Graduate Record Examination), and complete an interview with the department.
- Program managers in non-profit organizations
- Education managers for community programs
This program is well-suited to prepare you for doctoral studies