The aim of the article:The article is devoted to the characteristic features, problems, and prospects of sociological education in Ukraine. Research methods and techniques:Theoretical and sociological level used the method of generalization own experience of teaching sociology in institutions of higher, in general sociological education in Ukraine, its characteristic features, problems and prospects of development. Results:Moreover, the functional components of sociological education are analyzed. Conclusions: An important aspect of the development of the Ukrainian professional educational sector “Sociology” is the search for optimal ways of selecting qualified teaching staff.