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What Can I Do with a Major in…

Sociology

A major in sociology prepares a student for a career studying the interaction between people and institutions. Sociologists study relationships between people of all backgrounds to determine how their environment influences them. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to sociology majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Admissions Counselor
Adoption Agent
Advertising Manager
Anthropologist
Career Counselor
Caseworker
Child Welfare Worker
Civil Engineer
Clinical Social Worker
Community Relations Director
Community Service Agency Worker
Convention Organizer
Corrections Officer
Criminologist
Customer Service Representative
Data Analyst  
Guidance Counselor
Human Resources Administrator
Insurance Agent/Broker
Labor Relations Specialist
Market Research Analyst
Marriage Counselor
Medical Social Worker
Missionary
Occupational Therapist
Parole Officer 
Police Officer
Psychologist
Rehabilitation Counselor
Sociologist
Substance Abuse Counselor

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Careers in Science (OCC 192)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Great Jobs for Sociology Majors (198.5)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Counseling and Development Careers (OCC 51)
Opportunities in Social Science Careers (OCC 197)
Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates (OCC 126.5)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of Sociology: http://www.bsu.edu/sociology/ 
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com

Internships USA.com
Vault Career Insider
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org

 

 

 

 

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