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Careers in Sociology

Personal Coordinator.....Teacher.....Child Advocate.....Consultant.....Market Analyst

Real Estate Agent.....Admissions Counselor.....Criminologist.....Telemarketer

Data Analyst.....Environmental Impact Worker.....Urban Planner.....Merchandiser

Legislator.....Market Researcher.....Advertising.....Corrections Officer.....Interviewer

Human Rights Officer.....Banker.....Parole Officer......Investigator.....Recruiter

Community Organizer.....Public Health Educator.....Sales Representative

Social Research Assistant.....Hospital Administrator.....Statistician.....Caseworker

Legislative Aid.....Technical Writer.....Affirmative Action Assistant

As a strong liberal arts major, sociology provides several employment opportunities after graduation.  A BA in sociology is excellent preparation for future graduate work in sociology in order to become a professor, researcher, or applied sociologist.  The undergraduate degree provides a strong liberal arts preparation for entry level positions throughout the business, social service, and government worlds.  Employers look for people with the skills that an undergraduate education in sociology provides.

Since its subject matter is intrinsically fascinating, sociology offers valuable preparation for careers in journalism, politics, public relations, business, or public administration – fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse groups.  Many students choose sociology because they see it as a broad liberal arts base for professions such as law, education, medicine, social work, and counseling.  Sociology provides a rich fund of knowledge that directly pertains to each of these fields.