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Careers in Sociology. Many "sociologists", have graduate training, but those with 4 year degrees in Sociology apply the sociological perspective to a wide variety of jobs in: business, the health professions, the criminal justice system, social services, and government.
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Careers in Sociology • Many "sociologists", have graduate training, but those with 4 year degrees in Sociology apply the sociological perspective to a wide variety of jobs in: business, the health professions, the criminal justice system, social services, and government.
What do these famous people have in common? Regis Philbin Martin Luther King Ronald Reagan
And these people? Emily Balch Nobel Peace Winner Dinah Shore Singer Alonzo Mourning, Miami Heat
And these people? Barbara Mikulski, US Senator from Maryland Tim Holden, Congressman from Pennsylvania
So, all of these famous people have what in common? Paul Shaffer, bandleader on David Letterman Show Dan Aykroyd Robin Williams Joe Theisman, NFL quarterback Brian Jordan, Atlanta Braves Ahmad Rashad, Sportscaster
Sociology = Understanding Society as a social scientist • People with degrees in sociology enter many careers. • What is common to all of these careers? Underlying sociological training is the commitment to understand human relationships in social groups. • Sociology research and theory seeks to explain prevailing social behavior patterns and how they change over time.
What would you do with your sociology degree? Rehabilitation Case Management College Admissions Journalism Health Services Public Relations Administration Government Publishing Real Estate Teacher
Why Sociology ?? A bachelor's degree in sociology provides an excellent liberal arts foundation for embarking on the wide range of career paths. Sociology majors who enter the business world work in sales, marketing, customer relations, or human resources. Those who enter human services work with youth at risk, the elderly, or people experiencing problems related to poverty, substance abuse, or the justice system.