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Careers in Sociology

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What kind of jobs can I get with a degree in Sociology?

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Potential Careers

  • Program Developer
  • Policy Analyst
  • Case Manager
  • Rehabilitator
  • Mediator
  • Educator
  • City Planner
  • Market Researcher
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Advocate

Potential Fields

  • Health and Human Services
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Law and Legal Services
  • Education
  • Government and Public Policy
  • Social Science Research
  • Business and Marketing
  • Environmental Sociology

Graduate School

SMCM Alumni with Sociology Degrees have gone on to pursue graduate degrees at the following universities:

  • University of Maryland
  • Tulane University
  • Tufts University
  • University of Baltimore
  • Uppsala University (Sweden)
  • University of San Diego School Law School Attorney
  • Kent State University
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  • University of Arizona
  • Rutgers University
  • University of Vermont
  • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium)
  • Grenoble Ecole de Management (France)

Professional Resources & Organizations

Sociology Internships and Jobs

The Center for Career and Professional Development helps students gain valuable job experience through internships year-round. We offer resources to help you find the right opportunity and can guide you through the process of earning academic credit for your internship. If you’re considering an internship or want to explore earning credit, be sure to connect with our Internship Coordinator before getting started!

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