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One of the most common questions asked of a
Sociology professor is "What can I do with a degree in
Sociology?"
I am sure you are one of the many people that have
asked this question and that is why you are here. The
following should provide you some insight into the answer.
A Sociology Degree Provides You With
· Facility in both oral and written communication
· Ability to think logically and creatively ("outside the box")
· Adaptation to new work environments, since you have
been expected to apply general principles to new problems
and to transfer new insights to varied situations
· Flexibility to enter into many career opportunities
Examples Of Career Fields Undergraduate Sociology
Students Frequently Enter
· Criminal Justice
· Public Health
· Human Resources
· Marketing/Advertising
· Industrial Relations
· Counseling
Examples Of Career Fields Graduate Sociology
Students Frequently Enter
· Teaching
· Research
· Planning
· Public Policy
What Should You Do To Make Yourself More Attractive
To A Prospective Employer?
· Choose your elective courses in Sociology as well as
your general electives with your career goals in mind.
· Add a minor or even a second major in a related field
· Get experience and consider an internship or graduate
training in your area of interest
· Develop skills in basic computing i.e. Word, Excel, and
Power Point etc.
· Learn how to "sell" the knowledge you have obtained,
for example, stress statistics, research methods, and
human behavior.
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