Careers in Sociology
Sociology has a wide range of applications and provides good preparation for a variety of careers. Many students who obtain advanced degrees teach Sociology in colleges and universities. The vast majority of majors with Bachelor's degrees in Sociology launch their careers in business and industry. Most of our Department's majors find employment after graduation in areas such as community planning, employment counseling, marketing research, policy evaluation, program planning, rehabilitation counseling, environmental analysis, personnel management, labor relations, drug and alcohol abuse counseling, social work and health planning. Other graduates have taken jobs as computer analysts, journalists, legal assistants, managemetn trainees, educational therapists, and resident directors.
Career opportunities in Sociology include the following fields and specialties:
Communication Developing/Oganizing/Managing
Observing people Planning/designing projects
Informating/explaining Organizing ideas/materials/objects
Problem solving Decision-making
Writing Developing/generating ideas
Interviewing Adapting ideas
Presenting ideas
Human Relations Research
Sensitivity to people and problems Gathering information
Understanding of many human relationships Problem solving
Ability to represent others Organizing ideas and materials
Assessing people's needs Reviewing/evaluating projects/ideas
Collaborations Computer/statistical skills
Sampling for surveys and marketing
Interpreting finds
Reporting findings
Business/Industry Community & Human Services Research
Market analyst Criminologist Population analyst
Sales manager Gerontologist Public opinion pollster
Consumer relations Hospital administrator Interviewer
Banker Charities administrator Policy researcher
Salesperson Community organizer Consumer researcher
Data processor Fund Raising Assistant Data analyst
Advertising staffer Environmental organizer Public Survey worker
Real estate agent Youth Outreach worker
Insurance agent Recreation worker
Human Resources manager
Labor Relations staffer
Telemarketer
Public Relations Education Government
Publisher Teacher Policy administrator
Mass communication Academic research Labor relations
Advertising Recreation specialist International worker
Writer/commentator Trainer Program supervisor
Market researcher Leisure consultant Prison administrator
Economic analyst Alumni relations worker Law enforcement
Admissions counselor Affirmative action worker
Legislator/Legislative aide Peace corps volunteer
Census worker Urban planner
For additional on-campus sources of information about careers in Sociology, keep your eye out for the annual "Spotlight on Career Planning" series hosted by the College of Arts and Scienes in conjunction with the Office of Career Services. There is a special session for psychology, sociology and gerontology students every Fall semester. Another very useful source of information about career options for students with a degree in Sociology is the American Sociological Association www.asanet.org.
Sociology Office: 375 Upham Hall
Office Phone: 513-529-2628
Office Fax: 513-529-8525
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