Why Graduate with a Sociology Degree?
What will I do with a B.A. in Sociology?
A degree in Sociology is sought after by employers as graduates with this degree hold a large base of knowledge of the issues in society, how society has become what it is, and how to work within the systems we find ourselves in. Because of this, the Sociology major is ideal for entrance into almost any field of work or continued education.
Sociology provides a broad liberal-arts base for professions such as:
- Law
- Education
- Medical Work
- Social Work
- Counselling
- Community Development and Planning
- Criminology/Corrections
- Law Enforcement
- Business
- Politics
To see a list of specific jobs that our graduates have held, scroll down:
Health and Mental Health Organizations
Head Start – Case Manager and Supervisor
Youth and Family Services – Clinical Social Worker
School Districts – Medical Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker
Health Maintenance Organization – Teacher and Instructor
Behavior Healthcare – Therapist
Psychiatric Clinics/Hospitals – Nursing Care
Hospitals and Medical Centers – Employee Relations Specialist
Criminal Justice
Juvenile Centers – Court Youth Worker
Youth Services – Mediator
Correctional Facilities – Juvenile Group Worker
Law Enforcement Agencies – Juvenile Intervention Specialist, Law Enforcement Officer
Education and Child Development
Head Start – Adoption Consultant
School Districts – Case Worker/Manager
Youth and Family Services – Youth Treatment Specialist, Center Coordinator, Child/Family Development Specialist, Child Health Worker, Engagement Specialist, Family Community Support Worker, Family Educator, Home Visitor, Regional Manager, School Liason, School Social Worker, Teacher, Treatment Coordinator and Manager
Community Services/ Community Development
Battered Persons Advocacy
Community Centers – Assistant Director
Counseling Centers – Case Manager
Adoption Agencies – Child Care Worker
City Park and Recreation Districts – Counselor, Development Specialist, Family Community Support Worker, Meals Program Specialist, Teen Dating Violence Advocate, Victim Advocate, Sexual Assault Coordinator, Social Services Assistant, Training Coordinator, Park and Rec Program Coordinator
Christian Organizations
Christian Adoptive Services – Adoption Specialist
Churches – Foster Parent Recruiter
Mission Organizations – Advocacy
Youth Camping Programs – Community Building
Private Christian Schools and Colleges – Refugee Resettlement Case Manager, Information Technology Administration, Student Development
Family Services
Head Start – Adoption Director
Youth and Family Services – Regional Manager
Family Solutions – Mediator and Facilitator
Adoption Agencies – Child Welfare Case Worker
International Family Services – China Program Director
State Agencies – Family and Connumity Support Facilitator, Family Educator, Family Residence Manager, Youth Treatment Specialist, Foster Home Certifier and Recruiter
International Justice and Relief Work
Overseas Missions Organizations – Advocacy Work, Development Work, Refugee Resettlement Case Manager
Politics
Political Campaigns - 2008 Presidential Campaign