Careers in Sociology
Given the breadth, adaptability and utility of sociology, employment opportunities abound for BA graduates. You can secure entry level positions in many of the areas previously mentioned in defining the scope of sociology. The following list of possibilities is only illustrative--many other paths may be open to you. Employment sectors include:
Preparing for a Career with a Bachelor's Degree
- social services--in rehabilitation, case management, group work with youth or the elderly, recreation, or administration
- community work--in fund-raising for social service organizations, nonprofits, child-care or community development agencies, or environmental groups
- corrections--in probation, parole, or other criminal justice work
- business--in advertising, marketing and consumer research, insurance, real estate, personnel work, training, or sales
- college settings--in admissions, alumni relations, or placement offices
- health services--in family planning, substance abuse, rehabilitation counseling, health planning, hospital admissions, and insurance companies
- publishing, journalism, and public relations--in writing, research, and editing
- government services--in federal, state, and local government jobs in such areas as transportation, housing, agriculture, and labor
- Teaching--in elementary and secondary schools, in conjunction with appropriate teacher certification.
