What careers are available to sociology majors?
Sociology offers a broad liberal arts background that can lend itself to many different career options. Many sociology majors are drawn to careers in the nonprofit sector, sometimes within the structure of these organizations, and sometimes in hands-on roles helping youth, the elderly, the handicapped, and others who need assistance. Others find work at government or independent agencies that are focused on social issues such as rehabilitation, job training, housing, substance abuse, domestic violence, and parenting. In the corporate world, sociology majors gravitate towards careers in human relations and in improving organizational cultures. Many jobs in this area also require a master’s degree in social work. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; Next: Read about other college majors such as communication, political science, and linguistics, or read about how to have an effective study group.
