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
- Degrees in Sociology
- 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 the CSB/SJU XPD Resource Centers 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.
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