What Can You Do With A Major In Sociology?

 

Sociology is the study of human behavior and the interaction among groups and institutions and the ways that they influence each other. Sociology is concerned with social events, focusing on social stratification, deviant behavior, affects of mass media, urban organization, educational systems, and mental health. Specialties in this area include criminology, demography, cultural traditions, family relations, gerontology, social welfare, race relations, social status, and social change. 

Sociology
Social Welfare 
 

 

Some Related Career Titles

 To research these titles and more go to: (Occupational Outlook Handbook)  and see the related print resources in the Career Services Library).

Adoption Agent
Aging Specialist
Counselor
Community Developer
Data Analyst
Counselor
Gerontologist
Government Worker
Mental Health Worker
Policy Analyst 		Professor
Recreation Director
Reporter
Research Assistant
School Counselor
Social Worker
Urban Planner
Regional Planner
Welfare Counselor
 

 

Typical Employers/Work Settings

 
Childcare Facilities
Colleges/Universities
Community Service Organizations
Consulting Firms Industry
Government Agencies
Law Enforcement
Marketing Research Firms 		Media Agencies
Medical Companies
Non-profit Organizations
Rehabilitation Centers
Research Institutes
Retirement Communities
Social Services Agencies
   

 

Beginning Salary Range:

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Summer 2011 Salary Survey, beginning salaries for graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology on average start at $36,156 a year.

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Links To Professional Assocations

Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases.
American Counseling Association 
American Mental Health Counselor Association
American Public Human Services Associate
American Sociological Association
National Association of Social Workers 

 

 

Job Search Information

National Organizations or Databases
http://www.hhs.gov/careers/
http://www.idealist.org/
http://www.medhunters.com/Default.aspx?TabId=138&catid=1948
http://www.mentalhealthjobs.com/
http://philanthropy.com/jobs/
http://www.assisted-living-directory.com 

http://www.rehabworld.com/
http://www.socialservice.com/
http://www.socialworkjobbank.com/site/

http://www.uspirg.org
Local Organizations or Databases
http://www.myflorida.com/
http://www.nonprofitctr.org/ 

 

 

Graduate Schools

Local Programs - Master of Arts in Sociology and other related programs
 Florida Atlantic University
Florida International University
Florida State University
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of Miami
University of South Florida
Other resources for graduate program research
http://www.gradschools.com/
http://www.petersons.com/
http://www.princetonreview.com/  

 

 

Link To UNF Program

The  College of Arts and Sciences  at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Arts in  Sociology. 

 

Holland Codes

Sociology- Investigative; Artistic; Social (IAS)
Social Welfare- Social; Artistic; Enterprising (SAE)