What can I do with a B.A. in Sociology?

» People with B.A. degrees in Sociology are employed in a wide variety of settings performing many different types of work. Listed below are some of both settings and types of activities performed. Very frequently, employers are willing to provide training for specific skills needed for a particular position.

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

» Advertising, Insurance, Personnel, Public Relations, Publications Editor, Marketing and Consumer Research, Training, Sales.


COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY

» Admissions, Alumni relations, Placement offices.


COMMUNITY WORK

» Fund Raising, Community Development and Child-Care Agencies, Environmental Groups.


GOVERNMENT

» Administration, Agriculture, Census, Housing, Labor, National Parks, Transportation, Policy Planning and Analysis, Various Research Functions.


HEALTH SERVICES

» Family Planning, Health Planning, Hospital Admissions, Patient Research.


SOCIAL SERVICES

» Administration, Case Management, Client Surveys, Group Work with the Young or the Elderly, Recreation.
 
 

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