Careers in Sociology
What can I do with a B.A. in Sociology?
A Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology prepares students for future graduate work in sociology that can help them become a professor, researcher, or applied sociologist. The strong liberal arts component also prepares graduates for employment in entry-level positions in a wide variety of other settings. Listed below are examples of jobs that require some of the skills that an undergraduate education in sociology provides.
Social Science Research
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Demography
- Market Research
- Information Sourcing
Government
- Social Statistics
- Demography
- Public Administration
- Policy Analysis
- Law Enforcement
- Program Development
- Human Services
- City Planning
Human Services
- Counseling
- Case Management
- Advocacy
- Mental Health Services
- Administration
Criminal Justice
- Corrections
- Rehabilitation
- Law Enforcement
- Judiciary
Education
- Teaching
- Research
Environment & Society
- Health
- Local or State Planning
- Advocacy
- Consulting
- Regional Services
Business
- Human Resources
- Training and Development
- Recruiting
- Management
- Sales
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Office Administration
Tips and General Information:
- Internships, part-time jobs, summer jobs, and/or volunteer experiences are critical.
- To enhance graduate or professional school opportunities, maintain a high GPA, get to know your professors, join student or professional organizations, and pursue relevant experiences outside the classroom.
- For human or social service positions, gain experience with population of interest.
- Talk with professionals working in areas of interest.
- Contact the sociology undergraduate coordinator, Dr. Timothy J. Owens, to set up an appointment to discuss your courses, career goals, and plans or visit the following links for more information:
