What can I do with a Sociology major?

 

Sociology majors have a variety of options available to them after graduation. Many of our students pursue further education with either graduate school ie.(Masters / Doctorate) or professional school ie. (Teaching / Law). Please note that many or most 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 Equal Opportunity Specialist  Home Health Agencies Human Resources Labour Relations Specialist Local Planning Agencies Nursing Homes Personnel Manager Police Services Probation / Parole Officer Public Information Specialist Social Psychology                            Social Service Worker Marketing Consultants Marketing Researcher

Methodology and Research Minister / Clergy Policy Planning / Forecasting / Speculation Probation Officer Publishing Firms Social Service Agencies Social Worker Sociology of Education Sociology of Health and Medicine Sociology of Knowledge Sociology of Law Sociology of Occupations and Professions Sociology of Religion Sociology of Science Sociology of Sexual Behavior Sociology of Sport and Leisure Sociology of the Arts Studies in Poverty Studies in Violence Teacher Waste Management

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 Affairs at (705) 474-3450 extension 4362.

Sources used in developing these lists include:

Job Futures (HRDC)  http://jobfutures.ca/

Yerema, Richard., (2004)  The Career Directory.  Mediacorp Canada Inc.  Toronto.