Sociology
| What is Sociology? | Related Careers |
| Related Skills | Job & Internship Search Links |
| Career Planning Links | Professional Association Links |
| Miscellaneous Links | OSU Department of Sociology |
What is Sociology?
Sociology, defined by Google, is "the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society," it is "the studey of social problems."
Sociology - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.
Related Careers
Some of these careers may require further education:
| Admissions Counselor | Family Guidance Counselor | Public Opinion Surveyor |
| Adoption Agent | Financial Aid Director | Public Relations Specialist |
| Advertising Assistant | Foster Care Worker | Recreation Director |
| Aging Specialist | Fund Raiser | Recreation Therapist |
| Alcohol/Drug Case Worker | Gerontologist | Rehabilitation Counselor |
| Career Services Counselor | Human Resources | Reporter |
| Case Aid Worker | Independent Living Trainer | Researcher/ Research Assistant |
| Child Welfare Officer | Insurance Agent/Broker | Resident Assistant |
| City Planner | Job Analyst | Sales Representative |
| Claims Representative | Labor Relations Representative | School Counselor |
| Community Service Agency | Marketing Research Analyst | Secret Service Agent |
| Compensation/Benefits | Marriage & Family Therapist | Shipping Opperations |
| Congressional Aid | Medical Social Worker | Social Movements Organizer |
| Consumer Advocate | Mental Health Worker | Social Scientist |
| Consumer Survey Advisor | News Correspondent | Social Welfare Examiner |
| Convention Organizer | Nutritionist | Social Worker |
| Cooperative Extension Agent | Parole/Probation Officer | Teacher/Professor |
| Correctional Case Worker | Peace Corps/VISTA | Technical Writer |
| Corrections Officer | Personnel Interviewer | Trainer |
| Cottage Parent | Personnel Specialist | Urban Planner |
| Data Analyst | Program Assistant/Director | Veterans Affairs Specialist |
| Day Care Worker | Public Administrator | Welfare Counselor |
| Delinquency Counselor | Public Health Educator | Writer/Author |
| Dietician |
Related Skills
| Ability to Understand & Improve Human Relationships | Interpersonal Communication (Oral & Written) |
| Able to See the Big Picture | Knowledge of Community Resources |
| Analyze, Synthesize & Interpret Information | Knowledge of Social Structure & Change |
| Compter Skills | Research & Planning |
| Critical Thinking | Resolve Conclicts/Counseling |
| Insight into Group Dynamics | Statistical Abilities |
| Interact Well with Diverse Cultures/Groups | Work Well Under Pressure |
Job & Internship Search Links
USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Sociologists
- Average Pay - Social Workers
- Average Pay - Political Scientists
- Average Pay - Psychologists
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What Can I do with a Major in Sociology? - CareerThoughts.com has a similar page to this one, which includes career options, expected salary, and job outlook information.
Career Resources for Sociologists
Professional Association Links
American Sociological Association
International Sociological Association
Miscellaneous Links
Opportunities to Get Involved & Gain Experience
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