Program Overview
The Online Master of Arts in Social Foundations and Community Education is for students with a broad range of experience and goals both within and outside of professional education, eager to explore issues pertaining to quality of life: social and ecological justice, globalization, and the ethics of teaching in schools and society.
Students in this program will learn:
- To strengthen and deepen their commitment to education that supports participatory democracy in a pluralistic society.
- To assess the economic, historical, social, and political forces that influence the structure and governance of education both nationally and internationally.
- To conduct theoretical analysis of cultural diversity and its impact on educational practices and processes in a democratic society.
Career Opportunities/Career Paths:
- Education Policy Analyst
- Community Education Specialist
- Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
- Nonprofit Organization Leadership.
- Researcher in Education and Society
- Advocate for Education Reform
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Available Online
The Master's in Social Foundations and Community Education degree can be completed entirely online. The coursework is delivered synchronously or asynchronously, depending on the program. As part of their academic obligations, students may be required to participate in in-person clinical or internships near their residences or attend an on-campus program on one or two weekends during a semester. NOTE: It is not permissible for international students studying in the United States to pursue a fully online program.
Course Delivery Codes
To read the definitions of course delivery codes at EMU, visit the Records and Registration website.
Tuition and Fees
Benefit from budget-friendly tuition
The Master of Arts in Social Foundations and Community Education online tuition is the same affordable, pay–by–the–course rate for in-state and out-of-state students. Financial aid may also be available for eligible students.
View financial aid information Expand dropdownIf you would like to be considered for financial aid at Eastern Michigan University, you will need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Federal School Code for Eastern Michigan University is 002259.
Tuition Breakdown
Our online programs may offer special pricing. For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the cost of this program, we encourage you to contact us directly at [email protected].
Calendar
View The Online Dates And Deadlines For EMU
The Social Foundations and Community Education M.A. online program features a convenient course schedule with multiple starts a year so you can maintain a balance between work, life, and your studies. View the full calendar to find the best start date and corresponding deadlines for you.
View full calendar Expand dropdownAll Start Date Registration Deadline Payment Deadline* Fall 8/25/25 8/25/25 8/29/25
*For term deadlines, visit the Registrar's website.
***Payment due date is based upon the specific date registered. For detailed information regarding payment due dates, visit the Student Business Services website.
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August 25 - Fall Classes Start
Admissions
See the Qualifications for Our Online Social Foundations and Community Education Program
The admission process is the first step to earning your M.A. in Social Foundations and Community Education online. Be sure to review all admission requirements, what additional materials you should send, and where you need to send them.
Admission Requirements:
- Earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program.
Conditional admission may be available to applicants not meeting minimum admission requirements.
Program Requirements:
Social Foundations Community Education M.A. Online Admission Requirements Expand dropdown- To meet the Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement, applicants will choose one of the following options:
- Option 1 - Hold a 2.75 undergraduate GPA
- Option 2 - 3.0 GPA in the last half of the undergraduate work
- Option 3 - 3.3 GPA in 12 hours or more of work at the graduate level
- Option 4 - A minimum 2.7 undergraduate GPA and 50th percentile on the Graduate Record Examination writing. If taken, GRE scores must be sent to GradCAS.
- Submit a statement of interest. This statement should discuss the candidate’s interest in the SFCE program and demonstrate how it aligns with their professional goals.
- Optional: Request and submit two letters of recommendation that address the candidate’s professional commitment, experience, and potential.
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Highlighted Courses
What You’ll Learn in Your Social Foundations and Community Education M.A. Online Courses
Program Courses Expand dropdownSFCE 535: Multicultural and International Education Expand dropdownDuration: 7.5 weeksCredit Hours: 3The course aims to provide multicultural and international perspectives to the continuing debates on education reform in a democratic society. Emphasis is placed on multicultural education and its place in the curriculum.SFCE 550: Philosophy, Ethics, and Education Expand dropdownDuration: 7.5 weeksCredit Hours: 3Application of philosophical methods of analysis to specific issues related to education. Students will investigate various philosophical frameworks and critically examine the purposes and ethical aspects of education in diverse and democratic societies.SFCE 572: The History of American Schooling and Literacy Expand dropdownDuration: 7.5 weeksCredit Hours: 3Drawing on a variety of sources from historical narrative and historiography, the course provides a context for interpreting the conflicting aims of literacy and education in the United States.SFCE 580: Sociology of Education Expand dropdownDuration: 7.5 weeksCredit Hours: 3This course introduces various social theoretical perspectives to analyze the relation of schooling and other sites of education to the production of inequality across and between categories of race, class, gender and sexual orientation, and dis/ability. While attention is placed on teachers’ responsibilities and skills as classroom practitioners, child advocates, and community leaders in a culturally diverse democratic society, the course also addresses how culture more generally acts as an educational force in various sites and across domains in society.
All professional education programs in the Eastern Michigan University College of Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Michigan Department of Education.
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