Some Related Skills 

• Proficiency in interpersonal communication

• Ability to conduct and explain sociological research clearly

• Expertise in applying sociological research to policy issues

• Insight into organizational and structural determinants of human behavior

• Skilled in relating to people of diverse backgrounds in various situations

• Knowledge of community resources

• Proficiency in reading comprehension, writing and speaking

• Critical thinking skills to analyze problems and recommend appropriate actions

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Some Related Occupations

• Anthropologist

• Case Worker

• Child Care Worker

• Church Worker

• City Manager

• Consultant

• Counselor

• Criminologist

• Demographer

• Economist

• Educator

• Epidemiologist

• Geographer

• Gerontologist

• Historian

• Hospital Administrator

• Human Services Worker

• Labor Relations Specialist

• Lawyer

• Market Research Analyst

• Minister

• Missionary

• Peace Corps/VISTA Volunteer

• Personnel Manager

• Police Officer

• Policy Analyst

• Political Scientist

• Probation Officer

• Psychologist

• Public Administrator

• Public Health Worker

• Public Opinion Pollster

• Public Relations Manager

• Research Assistant

• Recreation Worker

• Social Worker

• Survey Worker

• Urban Planner

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• Business corporations

• Churches and religious organizations

• Colleges and universities

• Correctional institutions

• Governmental agencies

• Hospitals

• Labor unions

• Market research departments/firms

• Personnel departments

• Public relations firms

• Social service agencies

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Additional Information

Information Available from the Manchester College Office of Career Services, including:

• Employment statistics of recent MC graduates with sociology major

• Good Works--A Guide to Careers in Social Change

• Great Jobs for Sociology Majors

• For Your Action

• How to Make Use of a Useless Degree

• The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People

• The Job Seekers Guide to Socially Responsible Companies

• Careers for Travel Buffs & Other Restless Types

• Making a Living While Making a Difference

• Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors

• 150 Best Companies for Liberal Arts Graduates

• Non-Profits and Education Job Finder
  A variety of Occupational, College Major, Internet, and Job Search Resources

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