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Sociology as a Career
Sociologyindex, Sociology Books 2012
Sociology and Career Prospects: Sociology graduates develop
careers in many fields including migrant and ethnic affairs, market research, services for
the aged, community development, welfare policy and administration, women's issues, staff
training and development, youth and family services, workforce research and health
services. - arts.anu.edu.au/sss/SociologyIndex.asp
Most bachelor’s program in sociology are designed for students interested in
understanding global and local human societies. The program includes coursesdesigned to
prepare students for a variety of careers in non-profit, government and business
organizations. Both sociology and applied sociology provide students with solid
foundations for professional and graduate studies.
Social Science Careers in U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics - stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos054.htm
Social scientists study all aspects of society—from past events and achievements to
human behavior and relationships among groups. Their research provides insights that help
us understand different ways in which individuals and groups make decisions, exercise
power, and respond to change. Through their studies and analyses, social scientists
suggest solutions to social, business, personal, governmental, and environmental problems.
Research is a major activity of many social scientists, who use
a variety of methods to assemble facts and construct theories. Applied research usually is
designed to produce information that will enable people to make better decisions or manage
their affairs more effectively. Collecting information takes many forms, including
interviews and questionnaires to gather demographic and opinion data; living and working
among the population being studied; performing field investigations; analyzing historical
records and documents; experimenting with human or animal subjects in a laboratory; and
preparing and interpreting maps and computer graphics. The work of specialists in social
science varies greatly, although specialists in one field may find that their research
overlaps work being conducted in another discipline.
What can I do with a sociology degree from Pikeville
College?
Traditionally, students with degrees in sociology have combined their study with
work in journalism, social welfare, education, religion, business, and other disciplines,
to pursue occupations in management and administration, public relations, communication,
criminal justice and the law, teaching, and other “people-related” and
“helping” professions. Many exciting career possibilities are emerging in
applied sociology in such areas as social research, impact assessment in the formulation
and evaluation of pubic policy and programming, conflict intervention in such diverse
settings as racial struggles, community justice and law enforcement programs, and many
others. Mass communication provides a broad spectrum of career opportunities dealing with
connections between the media and society. Other careers address governmental performance,
the problems of the world of work and organizational development, and numerous innovations
in the provision of social services.
The demand for sociologists is expected to grow as societies are increasingly committed to
humane and rational planning and governance. Modern society is complex, changing rapidly,
and producing so much disagreement and protest that the continuing need for sociology to
help to understand is assured.
Degree in sociology provides you with a useful background for
some specific jobs. For example, employers in fields such as criminal justice, human
services, or personnel and industrial relations often employ sociology majors in a variety
of capacities in their organizations. Students who pursue graduate training in sociology
and related fields can also expect to find employment in fields such as teaching,
research, planning, social work, and public policy. - geneseo.edu/~soc/careers.html
35 Things to Think About if You're Considering Sociology
- Some "unofficial encouraging" thoughts for people planning a career in
sociology...
By Stephen F. Steele - Anne Arundel Community College - appliedsoc.org/
The B.A. degree prepares a person for entry level positions in
juvenile probation, juvenile detention and rehabilitation facilities, or for work with
dependent and abused children who become wards of the court. It may also prepare persons
for entry level positions in adult parole systems.
What can I do with a degree in sociology? American
Sociological Association's Careers in Sociology - Preface
This question can be answered in a multitude of ways, as you
will discover in this new edition of the American Sociological Association's Careers in
Sociology. The booklet includes a fresh definition of sociology as a discipline and
profession, and profiles of students who talk about how sociology led to their current
employment. It also outlines possible career paths and offers tips for how to apply to
graduate school.
Careers in Sociology reflects the collaboration of a number of sociologists. The original
version was prepared by Raymond W. Mack in the 1970s. A subsequent version was written by
George K. Hesslink, Pomona College, with contributions from Al Gollin, Newspaper
Advertising Bureau, Kiyoshi Ikeda, University of Hawaii, Thomas E. Lasswell, University of
Southern California, N.J. Demerath III, University of Massachusetts, John W. Riley, Jr.,
consultant, Washington, DC, and Matilda White Riley, National Institute of Aging. -
asanet.org/student/career/preface.html
Careers in Sociology - W. Richard Stephens, Jr. - This book answers
the often-asked question, "What can I do with a degree in sociology?" It
provides meaningful answers to a specific, targeted audience: typical students, 18 to 20
year-olds, taking their first sociology courses. The book presents a series of
biographies, "Character Profiles," which serve as a template for career
development on the basis of a degree in sociology. They include discussions of what can be
done with a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D., or a combination of degrees (e.g. Sociology and
Business). An appendix, "A Workbook for Job Seekers in Sociology" takes students
step by step through job search tactics and career development strategies. -
CAREER-ORIENTED FOCUS AREAS WITHIN THE SOCIOLOGY MAJOR AT ASU
From the booklet "The Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Employment
Opportunities" prepared by Dr. Laner. This booklet is available in the Department of
Sociology (SS321) - http://www.public.asu.edu/~zeyno217/career/career.html
Midwest Sociological Society - Opportunities, grants, conferences,
honors and awards - http://www.themss.org/opps.shtml
Using Sociology in the Workplace
David Francis, Senior Manager of Strategy and Research, The Toro Co.
I'm an SCSU Applied Sociology and Mathematics graduate from the late 80's. Currently I
work for the Toro Company the people that made your childhood miserable by
manufacturing lawn mowers that wouldn't break down and give you a break from your chores.
I work in the marketing department of Toro's consumer division. I'm responsible for
helping plot the strategic direction for the company, monitoring market conditions,
monitoring our competition, understanding the consumer, marketing research, and managing
the division's E-commerce activity. This is a somewhat different job than what most
sociology students think about when considering a degree or career in sociology.
I love the sociological thought process and the sociological way of looking at the world
which is why I pursued a degree in sociology. However, when I was preparing for life in
the "real world," I had difficulty applying this into something that I could
actually make a living from until I realized that there is really very little difference
between sociology and marketing. Obviously, they seek very different outcomes - some type
of social intervention, policy, or understanding, versus selling a product or service. The
methods and techniques through which we arrive at these different endings, however, are
the same. Both sociology and marketing seek to understand human behavior and the variables
that influence that behavior so that we may intervene. Both require heavy levels of
empirical research and observation. Both make use of scientific practices. They are
essentially the same. (I'm sure Comte is rolling in his grave.) Given this, I find it
difficult to itemize how I use sociology in my day-to-day work environment, because what I
do is sociology.
http://www.thundercom.net/som/student2.html
Soar to New Heights with a Career in Sociology
http://home.westshore.cc.mi.us/jrpoindexter/SchoolWeb/job.htm
The sociology major studies social life, social change, and social causes and
consequences of human behavior in various cultural contexts. Sociologists examine social
behavior in families, groups, organizations, communities, and whole societies.
Sociologists also study the increasing complexities of connections among cultures and
societies today. Sociological knowledge and methods of study can be applied toward
understanding many issues and in many work and civic environments. Whether as a paid
employee, a volunteer or a citizen activist, the sociological perspective is valued in
business, health, social service, criminal justice, law, media, and government sectors of
society.
The sociology major prepares graduates for entry-level positions in social service
agencies, government, business, and industry. Graduates may also enter master's degree
programs in social work, counseling, business administration, health care, or other
disciplines. They may also choose to enter law school. -
http://www.msj.edu/career/guide/sociology.htm
Other Sources of Information - Career Information Center. Public &
Community Services. Mission Hills, CA: Glencoe/Macmillan, 1990.
Careers in Sociology (pamphlet). American Sociological Association, Washington, 1995.
Damp, Dennis V. Health Care Job Explosion. Corapolis, PA: D-Amp Publications, 1993.
Eberts, Marjorie & Gisler, Margaret. Careers for Good Samaritans and Other
Humanitarian Types. VGM Career Series, 1994.
Garner, Geraldine O. Careers in Social & Rehabilitation Services. VGM Career Series,
1994.
Nadler, Burton J. Liberal Arts Jobs. Princeton, NJ: Peterson's Guides, 1986.
Snelling, Robert O. & Snelling, Anne M. Jobs! New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992.
Careers in Education and Teaching
A major in Sociology is sound preparation for teaching in either elementary or
secondary school. To teach at either level, students must complete the teaching credential
program in the School of Education. Students may be admitted to the credential program
beginning with the first quarter of their junior year and at anytime thereafter. Students
are urged to see an advisor in the School of Education as early in their educational
program as possible.
Careers Working for Social Change
Some students are critical of social arrangements in America and would like to
see them altered. Sociology can help them to acquire the tools to develop a critical
analysis and understanding of problems in American society. In turn, such an understanding
may be applied to certain careers such as community organizing, legal aid to the poor,
working with the media, and some branches of research.
Juvenile Justice
The B.A. degree prepares a person for entry level positions in juvenile
probation, juvenile detention and rehabilitation facilities, or for work with dependent
and abused children who become wards of the court. It may also prepare persons for entry
level positions in adult parole systems.
Law
Students who are interested in building a career in law will benefit from a
cooperative major in Sociology and the Law and Society Program, or simply a major in
Sociology.
Race and Ethnic Relations
There are a growing number of positions for persons who wish to build careers in
developing better relations among diverse race and ethnic groups. They need to understand
the roots of social conflict and be skilled in dealing with racial and ethnic issues.
Social Welfare - Sociological Research
The UCR Sociology faculty is especially strong in research methods, and can
prepare you for a job collecting and analyzing social data for government or academic
research. Competence in research is a difficult skill to acquire; consequently, it tends
to be in high demand.
Sociology as a Career
Some Sociology majors plan to continue into graduate school and to become
professional sociologists. Although not essential, it is recommended that students who
plan to attend graduate school obtain the Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology, since
its requirements are more rigorous and will better prepare them for graduate school.
Apart from requirements, students planning to do graduate work in Sociology should take as
many upper-division courses in the discipline as possible. Certain courses, however, are
considered central to sociology and are recommended as part of such a program.
URBAN PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
In our highly urbanized society there are many careers for persons who have an
understanding of urban society and wish to be involved in programs to develop urban
communities.
Career Paths
Brigitte Liebig, Silvia Sansonetti
Abstract: Gender as a factor of recruitment and careers in decision-making has generally
been ignored in elite research. The aim of this chapter is to contribute to opening up
this aspect by focusing on some of the basic characteristics of men’s and
women’s career trajectories. It describes the time schedules that characterise the
careers of the male and female representatives of the political and economic elites in the
sample and tries to identify the main predictors of success. It also analyses the
time-related patterns of careers within the context of different social, political and
economic situations. - csi.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/52/3/371
What you can do with a degree in
sociology
Graduates with a sociology degree can choose to
pursue a variety of careers:
Anthropologist
College Professor
Corrections Professional
Criminologist
Human Rights Officer
Human Services Professional
Law Enforcement Officer
Organizational/Agency Manager
Parole Officer
Public Relations Specialist
Rehabilitation Counselor
Statistician
Substance Abuse Counselor
Teacher
Warden
Some of these careers require additional education or experience.
Career Skills developed with a Sociology
Degree
Critical Thinking
Investigative skills (survey construction, participant observations, content
analysis)
Analytical skills (e.g., statistics, unitization).
Problem Solving
Focus on behavior in groups (e.g., formal organizations, families, communities) and the
impact of diversity in groups.
Understanding of how people function as/in groups (e.g., team dynamics, leadership)
Recognizing impact of context in which decisions are made (e.g., political, social,
economic).
JOBS FOR SOCIOLOGY MAJORS - luc.edu/depts/sociology/ugradpgm.htm
Twenty years ago, there was really only one career in sociology. To be a sociologist was
to be a professor in an academic setting. Today, although teaching remains the dominant
activity among the 15,000 professional sociologists in the United States, other forms of
employment are gaining in both numbers and significance.
Sociologists are employed as researchers, administrators and consultants by private
organizations and government agencies at federal, state and local levels. Those
sociologist who become researchers and consultants may be involved in such areas as
community development, urban planning, health care delivery, criminological research,
planning social welfare programs, and various aspects of program evaluation. Others with
computer and methodological skills may become statisticians or affiliates of various
research institutes (working, for example, with the Census Bureau, a public opinion
institute, or federal agencies planning health and education programs.
Yet there are reasons to study sociology even if you do not intend to become a
sociologist. The subject matter of sociology holds considerable interest for its own sake.
Sociology provides many distinctive ways of looking at the world so as to generate new
ideas and assess the old. Thus, sociology offers valuable preparation for a variety of
careers and is a popular major for students planning futures in such professions as law,
business, education, medicine, and city planning...not to mention social work, politics,
and public administration.
Sociology majors might consider the possibility of graduate school, either in sociology or
in a related field, since a master's or doctor's degree widens the range of career
options. If you are thinking of pursuing graduate study in sociology, you are urged to
discuss your interests and career plans as soon as possible with faculty members who may
be able to offer advice.
Majors should also be aware of the department's internship program (Sociology 380). Work
with a community organization, social agency, or research institute can provide a student
with practical experience and useful contacts for future employment. Students may work in
such settings as an alderman's office, a hospital for single mothers, juvenile court, the
Better Government Association, consumers' groups and neighborhood organizations. This is
an ideal way to learn first hand about the kind of work and training that you might like
to pursue after graduation.
State University of New York College at
Geneseo - Sociology BA provides you with a useful background for some specific
jobs. For example, employers in fields such as criminal justice, human services, or
personnel and industrial relations often employ sociology majors in a variety of
capacities in their organizations. Students who pursue graduate training in sociology and
related fields can also expect to find employment in fields such as teaching, research,
planning, social work, and public policy. - http://www.geneseo.edu/~soc/careers.html
Society for Applied Sociology (SAS)
35 Things to Think About if You're Considering Sociology - Some "unofficial
encouraging" thoughts for people planning a career in sociology...
By Stephen F. Steele - Anne Arundel Community College - http://www.appliedsoc.org/
Juvenile Justice
The B.A. degree prepares a person for entry level positions in juvenile
probation, juvenile detention and rehabilitation facilities, or for work with dependent
and abused children who become wards of the court. It may also prepare persons for entry
level positions in adult parole systems.
American Sociological Association's Careers
in Sociology - Preface - What can I do with a degree in sociology? This question
can be answered in a multitude of ways, as you will discover in this new edition of the
American Sociological Association's Careers in Sociology. The booklet includes a fresh
definition of sociology as a discipline and profession, and profiles of students who talk
about how sociology led to their current employment. It also outlines possible career
paths and offers tips for how to apply to graduate school.
Careers in Sociology reflects the collaboration of a number of sociologists. The original
version was prepared by Raymond W. Mack in the 1970s. A subsequent version was written by
George K. Hesslink, Pomona College, with contributions from Al Gollin, Newspaper
Advertising Bureau, Kiyoshi Ikeda, University of Hawaii, Thomas E. Lasswell, University of
Southern California, N.J. Demerath III, University of Massachusetts, John W. Riley, Jr.,
consultant, Washington, DC, and Matilda White Riley, National Institute of Aging. -
asanet.org/student/career/preface.html
Great
Jobs for Sociology Majors, 2nd Ed.
by Stephen Lambert
The first step toward the rest of your life starts with that question, and the answer is
right here. Get on the right path now for a satisfying and rewarding career in sociology
by learning to match your skills and interests with exciting employment opportunities.
Great Jobs for Sociology Majors will help you:
- Assess your strengths and interests
- Choose the ideal location
- Establish your standard of living
- Explore unusual career paths
- Identify the best employers
- Set a strategy for getting the job you want
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