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Career Options for Sociology

Education, family, culture, social class and gender impact so much of our social experience and world view. A Sociology degree explains how these personal experiences interact with the organizational context of society.

Sociologists in the workforce can apply their expertise on:

  • Relationships between individuals (e.g., friendships or intimate relationships) 
  • Relations between groups (e.g., tensions between workers and owners) 
  • Processes such as socialization (e.g., how children learn within their cultural setting or institution) 
  • The role of institutions in society (e.g.  education, families, the mass media and government) 

Employers seek out the skills acquired by Sociology graduates, such as:

  • Understanding questions associated with social issues 
  • Solving problems using critical, reasoned thought  
  • Communication skills gained through verbal presentations, discussions and debates 
  • Knowledge of social research, quantitative methods, research ethics and fieldwork 
  • Experience writing descriptive reports and analytical papers 
  • Ability to analyze root causes of social problems, and work towards solutions with diverse groups of people

Examples of Sociology career paths:

  • Education 
  • Research & Policy analysis 
  • Data analysis 
  • Human resources 
  • Human rights 
  • Counselling 
  • Journalism & Media 
  • Public relations 
  • Law & Criminal justice 
  • Administrative roles 
  • Social services

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