Careers Available With a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology

Having a degree in a major as broad as sociology may make the task of finding a career seem daunting. However, it is actually the broadness of this major that opens you up to a plethora of career options. A sociology degree prepares you to understand empirical investigation, critical analysis, people, society, and the human condition.

Academia

A bachelor's in sociology provides you with a solid foundation to pursue a graduate degree in many different fields. You may also opt to conduct research or do field work.

Community Work

A background in sociology makes you a prime candidate for pursuing many different careers in non-profit organizations, child-care centers, charity fund-raising, and even correction facilities working with public relations, human resources or policy development.

Health Services

Many sociology majors go on to become counselors working in group therapy, with special regard to family planning, substance abuse and rehabilitation.

Media

The liberal aspect of this major allows you, with the appropriate skill-set, to work as a researcher, writer or even editor. Specializing in media emphasizing cultural and societal criticism is also a smart choice for sociology majors.

Teaching

After you have graduated with your degree, you can pursue teaching credentials. After doing so, you may start work teaching at the elementary and secondary school levels. Check your state regulations because you may be able to easily acquire an emergency substitute teaching credential and work as a substitute teacher immediately.

References

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