Careers in Sociology
Job opportunities sent to us by various organizations are posted at the link above. Recently added: Internship opportunities!!
The Sociology Club is hosting a Career Panel on Tuesday, April 10. Great opportunity to learn more about possible careers in Sociology!
Our Careers in Sociology booklet is now available in printed form through the office at 201 Fernald Hall – and here’s the PDF version.
The ASA careers booklet, “21st Century Careers with an Undergraduate Degree in Sociology” is also now available in the office. Stop by and pick one up, or ask your advisor about careers in sociology and the resources we have available.
Opportunities exist for employment in fields such as criminal justice, public relations, human resources management, industrial relations, organizational research, marketing, family counseling, community planning, teaching, and health care and family planning. Skills developed during our four-year program include knowledge of complex organizations, social institutions, and a firm grasp of research design and methods.
Graduates have reported obtaining some of the following positions:
- Assistant Administrative Coordinator
- Insurance Adjuster
- Community Education Coordinator
- Residential Counselor
- Underwriter Trainee
- Employee Administrator
- Legal Assistant; Home Care Consultant
- Personnel Manager
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Trust Administrator
- Contract Administrator
- Health Care Administrator
- Public Information Coordinator
Click here for a more complete list of possible job titles.
Here’s a great site with lots of information about careers in Sociology:
http://www.jsu.edu/sociology/careers.html
