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
