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Many Cornell students considering a major in sociology tell us: "I
am interested in sociology and like the courses that I have taken in the
department, but I don't know what I can do with a sociology major."
Current majors about to begin job searches sometimes wonder about the
option available to them. In fact, a sociology major opens the doors to
a wide variety of careers, and Cornell sociology graduates currently are
pursuing an interesting and exciting array of occupations: attorney, police
officer, urban planner, youth worker, probation officer, human services
administrator, college admissions officer, human resources manager, software
company executive, and sociology professor, to name but a few.
The links below provide information and resources to explore the many
career options for sociology majors.
- The American
Sociological Association webpage for students is a good place to
begin your exploration. It includes a brochure on careers for students
with bachelors' degrees in sociology and for students who pursue masters'
and doctoral degrees. This link takes you to this brochure.
- Another important resource is the Occupational
Outlook Handbook. In it you can read descriptions of various
occupations, find out about the educational requirements for these jobs,
and learn about employment opportunities in specific fields.
- Check out the profiles of some Cornell
sociology graduates to find out what they are doing today. These
profiles rotate on a regular basis, so be sure to check this page periodically
to read new profiles of Cornell graduates.
- You may be wondering what courses to take to prepare for specific
careers. The Sample Curricula provide
some suggested combinations of courses.
- Finally, be sure to visit the Cornell
Career Services Office. More important, stop by the campus office,
introduce yourself, and take advantage of the many resources that this
office provides.
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