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American Sociological Association
Career Resources for the Sociology Major
Career Preparation: Making the Most of an Undergraduate Major
Additional Career Information: Sociology
University of Ottawa Student Academic Success Service
The Student Sociologist (PDF)
ASA Graduate Education Page |
Careers in Sociology
Sociology: A World of Opportunities
“Most people who think of themselves
as "sociologists" or have the word "sociologist" in
their job title, have graduate training, but BAs in sociology apply
the sociological perspective to a wide variety of jobs in such sectors
as business, the health professions, the criminal justice system,
social services, and government.
What can I do with a BA in sociology?
As a strong liberal arts major,
sociology provides several answers to this important question:
- A BA in sociology is excellent preparation for future graduate
work in sociology in order to become a professor, researcher, or
applied sociologist.
- The undergraduate degree provides a strong liberal arts preparation
for entry level positions throughout the business, social service,
and government worlds. Employers look for people with the skills
that an undergraduate education in sociology provides.
- Since its subject matter is intrinsically fascinating, sociology
offers valuable preparation for careers in journalism, politics,
public relations, business, or public administration--fields that
involve investigative skills and working with diverse groups.
- Many students choose sociology because they see it as a broad
liberal arts base for professions such as law, education, medicine,
social work, and counseling. Sociology provides a rich fund of
knowledge that directly pertains to each of these fields.”
from http://www.asanet.org/student/career/world.html
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