Careers in Sociology

Our sociology majors pursue careers in:

  • Social science research
  • Environment and society
  • Human services
  • Criminal justice
  • Education
  • Government
  • Business

Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in sociology (with optional specialty tracks):

Sustainability Track
  • Conservation officer
  • Environmental community organizer
  • Environmental educator
  • Environmental lawyer
  • Environmental policy analyst
  • Environmental nonprofit executive director
  • Environmental sociology professor
  • Outdoor recreation/natural resource manager
  • Public environmental concern survey researcher
  • Sustainability coordinator/manager/director
Social Work Track
  • Career counselor
  • Child development specialist
  • Children protective services officer
  • Correctional counselor
  • Family services lawyer
  • Family planning worker
  • Health and human services director
  • Municipal housing coordinator
  • Juvenile court specialist
  • Parole officer
  • Rehabilitation counselor
  • Social worker
  • Substance abuse counselor
  • Victims’ rights advocate
  • Welfare policy analyst
Community Development Track
  • Census researcher
  • Community service program supervisor
  • Development grant officer
  • Economic development director
  • Human resources manager
  • Foreign service officer
  • Human rights investigator
  • Legislative aid
  • Peace corp volunteer
  • Public health supervisor
  • Refugee/immigrant nonprofit executive director
  • Rural health outreach worker
  • Survey research technician
  • Urban planner
  • University student affairs director

Our graduates are employed at organizations such as:

  • Palm Beach County School District
  • Foundation for Senior Living
  • Milwaukee Public Schools
  • Milwaukee County Department on Aging
  • Janet Wattles Mental Health Center
  • Holyoke Medical Center
  • Sussex Hamilton High School
  • Colorado Technical University
  • EQT Corporations
  • Lionheart Institute Midwest
  • Peters and Associates  

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