Jobs In Sociology
One question that many Sociology majors (and prospective majors) ask is "What can I do with a degree in Sociology?" The answer
What do you want to do? Sociology offers many perspectives and critical thinking skills that are applicable to many careers. What your focus is should be the first question to ask
What jobs can majoring in Sociology prepare me for? The critical thinking and broad perspectives of Sociology can be a great preparation for many careers. Sociology majors go into Law, Politics, Education, Journalism, Public Relations, Counseling, and many other fields.
What skills does Sociology provide for me? Many state and private organizations are looking for research skills, our graduates will be competent in this area. Polling organizations, such as Roper and Gallup often have openings all over the world for graduates interested in doing survey work. The US Census and other federal agencies often hire sociologists, as do local groups such as home builders and developers looking for aggregation of surveys, or related work. Data collection and analysis might be relevant to marketing
More information can be found in the ASA Careers in Sociology handbook, available in the Sociology Department office. The ASA also maintains a career in sociology
The Sociology internship program can give you academic credit for volunteer work in the communities of the greater Sacramento region. This can be a great way to prepare yourself for a future job, to investigate what certain jobs entail, and to boost your resume with some on-the-job experience.
The Career Center can also be helpful in thinking about future employment. CSUS Career Center