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Sociology: Careers
The Office of Career
Services at Manchester University has compiled information on career
options for sociology majors:
Employment Skills
Employers
Related Occupations
Additional Information
Some Related Skills
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Proficiency in interpersonal communication
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Ability to conduct and explain sociological research clearly
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Expertise in applying sociological research to policy issues
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Insight into organizational and structural determinants of human behavior
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Skilled in relating to people of diverse backgrounds in various situations
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Knowledge of community resources
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Proficiency in reading comprehension, writing and speaking
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Critical thinking skills to analyze problems and recommend appropriate actions
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Some Related Occupations
Anthropologist |
Economist |
Lawyer |
Probation Officer |
Case Worker |
Educator |
Market Research Analyst |
Psychologist |
Child Care Worker |
Epidemiologist |
Minister |
Public Administrator |
Church Worker |
Geographer |
Missionary |
Public Health Worker |
City Manager |
Gerontologist |
Peace Corps/VISTA Volunteer |
Public Opinion Pollster |
Consultant |
Historian |
Personnel Manager |
Public Relations Manager |
Counselor |
Hospital Administrator |
Police Officer |
Research Assistant |
Criminologist |
Human Services Worker |
Policy Analyst |
Recreation Worker |
Demographer |
Labor Relations Specialist |
Political Scientist |
Social Worker |
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Survey Worker |
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Urban Planner |
Possible Employers of Sociology Majors
| Business corporations |
Correctional institutions |
Labor unions |
Public relations firms |
| Churches and religious organizations |
Governmental agencies |
Market research departments/firms |
Social service agencies |
Colleges and universities |
Hospitals |
Personnel departments |
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Additional Information
Information Available from the Manchester University Office of Career Services, including:
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Employment statistics of recent MU graduates with sociology major
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Good Works--A Guide to Careers in Social Change
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Great Jobs for Sociology Majors
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For Your Action
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How to Make Use of a Useless Degree
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The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People
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The Job Seekers Guide to Socially Responsible Companies
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Careers for Travel Buffs & Other Restless Types
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Making a Living While Making a Difference
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Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors
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150 Best Companies for Liberal Arts Graduates
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Non-Profits and Education Job Finder
A variety of Occupational, College Major, Internet, and Job Search Resources
American Sociological Association
1722 N St. NW
Washington DC 20036
ph: 202.833.3410 fx: 202.785.0146
http://www.asanet.org/
Law and Society Association
University of Massachusetts
Hampshire House
Box 33615
Amherst MA 01003
ph: 413.545.4617 fx: 413.545.1640
Society for the Study of Social Problems
906 McClung Tower
University of Tennessee, Dept. Of Sociology
Knoxville TN 37996
ph: 423.974.3620 fx: 423.974.7013
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