Careers in Sociology
What can I do with this major?
Sample job titles of CSB/SJU Sociology alums:
Probation Officer | Bank Teller | Insurance Agent | Customer Service Representative |
Attorney | Program Coordinator | Program Advisor | Volunteer |
Police Officer | Special Education Teacher | Sales Manager | Flight Attendant |
Research | Adoption Worker | Criminal Analyst | School Social Worker |
Correctional Officer | College Professor | Marketing | Account Representative |
Clinical Social Worker | Paralegal | Agent | Administrative Assistant |
Student Spotlights:
- Ryan Bugler '16 (Sociology), HR/MIS Summer Intern, Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
- Jessica Raboin '15 (Sociology), German Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit)
Alum Spotlights:
- Bethany (Sieren) Bauer '07 (Sociology), Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission, Avila University
- Michelle Hansmann '16 (Sociology), Campaign Manager, Amy Walen for State House of Representatives, Seattle, WA
- Hillary (Scherweit) Ogle '09 (Sociology), Travel Consultant, Paradise Weddings and Travel
- Jessica Raboin '15 (Sociology), Visiting Scholars Advisor/Welcome Service for International Visiting Scholars, University of Augsburg, Germany
- Matthew Scheider '94 (Sociology), Assistant Director for Research and Development, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
To explore more of what CSB/SJU alums are doing with this major, visit the XPD Resource Centers and check out the Alum Career Network database.
Links for Sociology majors:
- CSB/SJU Sociology Department Homepage
- American Geriatrics Society
- American Society on Aging
- American Sociological Association
- Child-Family Life Specialist
- Experience Exciting Careers in Social Work and Aging
- Gerontological Society of America
- International Federation of Social Workers
- Minnesota Merit Exam/Jobs in Human Services
- MN Council of Non-Profits
- National Association of Social Workers
- National Science Foundation
- Non-Profit Careers, Internships & Jobs
- Social Work Job Bank
- Social Work Schools
- The New Social Worker Online
Visit CSB/SJU XPD for further information about major selection and career exploration. Career coaches and student career assistants are available to assist you as you research personal interests, values, and skills.