Career
Center Resources
Major to Career: Sociology
Visit the Sociology Department website.
On this page you will find a list of careers pursued by Sociology Majors, a list of important skills Sociology majors should be developing, and a list of career-related web sites relevant to Sociology.
List of Careers:
The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Sociology:
- Dean for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Nutritionist
- Writer
Click here for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Sociology.
Career-Related Skills of Sociology Majors
Problem Solving: Sociology majors learn to analyze organizational patterns and group dynamics to find solutions to problems.
Social Understanding: Majors develop an understanding of group behavior and social influences on individual behavior.
Research: Sociology students design and conduct surveys to study social attitudes, values and behaviors. They gather information and synthesize ideas from different sources to write reports and present policy recommendations and conclusions.
Sensitivity to Differences: Through the understanding of social issues, sociology majors learn to appreciate the differences among various social groups.
Synthesis: Majors bring together information and observations to inform and address societal problems.
Career-Related Web Sites for Sociology Majors
| Office of Teaching Resources for Psychology (OTRP) Online manual that orients students to various careers in the helping profession. |
| Careers in Sociology . Sponsored by the American Sociological Association |
| Portland State Careers Features links to professional organizations in sociology, job postings, and a book listing specifically related to sociology majors. |
| Society for Applied Sociology Offers links to federal jobs, business and marketing, sociology, evaluation and research. |
| National Association of Social Workers Inc . |
| National Council on Aging |
| National Urban League |
| Sociology Resources on the internet. Lots of links to sociology-related sites. |
| Careers in Sociology Provides a nice overview of general career opportunities in sociology. |
| Sociology Resources on the Web |
| Employment Links for Sociologists through the American Sociology Association |
For additional career resources and links, please visit the
Job Search Web Links page.
