Sociology Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Sociology is the study of human behavior and social forces which influence people's beliefs and actions. Sociologists look beyond individual psychology and unique events to the broad patterns of interaction that shape individual and social life.
A degree in sociology is an excellent springboard for entering the world of business, organizations and social service. The sociological perspective is crucial for working in today’s multi-ethnic and multinational business/government/ social service environment. An undergraduate sociology major provides valuable insights into social factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, education and social class that affect work and how organizations operate.
Students will be given the opportunity to develop qualitative skills through the use of interviews, focus groups, and conflict, policy, and social impact analysis. Additionally, students will develop quantitative skills, including survey design, statistical analysis, and management of large-scale data. Upon graduation students can participate in strategic planning, trend analysis, market analysis, survey design and research, systems analysis, and interviewing projects.
There is also an interdepartmental major in Sociology and African American and African Diaspora Studies.
For more information on the B.A. Sociology major, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts & Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.