Students who earn a degree in sociology develop strong analytical skills, a clear sense of complex social issues, well-developed reading, writing and research skills, a solid understanding of the nature and scope of the discipline and its historical development, and a keen curiosity about the world and their place in it.

These skills and abilities can be applied in a variety of professional and scholarly capacities. Students’ pursuits in recent years include careers in social and justice services, teaching, non-profit and community organisations, marketing, and health care. Students have also pursued graduate studies in sociology, which can lead to teaching and research careers at the post-secondary level, professional studies including law and corrections, and a wide variety of advanced managerial and administrative careers in the public and private sectors.

Below is a list of career options for Sociology degree-holders. Please note that many of the careers listed below require additional degrees, diplomas, certificates or specialized training. 

Advertising
Affirmative Action Coordinator
Communications
Community Organizations
Community Development
Community Planner
Consulting Firms
Correctional Officer
Counsellor
Demographic Research
Home Health Agencies
Human Resources
Labour Relations Specialist
Personnel Manager
Police Services


Probation/Parole Officer
Professor                           
Social Service Worker
Marketing Consultants
Marketing Researcher
Minister/Clergy
Policy Research
Probation Officer
Publishing Firms
Social Service Agencies
Social Worker
Teacher

If you have further questions about how to expand your career search, make an appointment with one of our career counsellors, or attend one of the career planning seminars offered several times a year on campus.  These seminars are free of charge. Please contact Student Development and Services at (705) 474-3450 extension 4321.

Sources used in developing these lists include:

WorkinginCanada.gc.ca