Oklahoma City University : Petree College of Arts and Sciences : Sociology and Justice Studies

OCU : Petree College of Arts & Sciences : Sociology and Justice Studies



About Our Department Faculty and Staff News & Events Study Opportunities Organizations Resources Sociology Overview Course Requirements Careers Justice Studies (BA/BS) Overview Careers Online Courses Master of Science Criminology (MS) Overview Careers Course Descriptions	Sociology Careers Sociology students embark on a variety career paths following graduation including: Community Services & Non-profit Organizations Volunteer coordinators Caseworker Group home provider Family planning counselor Adoption work Program assistant Community activist Government Researcher and data analyst Lobbyist Labor relations Social Services Socialworker or Caseworker Foster care worker Rehabilitation counselor Working with the elderly, crime victims, youth, immigrants Welfare counselor Criminal Justice System Police or other law enforcement positions (e.g., border patrol agents) Probation/Parole Correctional officer Victims advocate Education Teaching in elementary and secondary schools (requires certification) Business Consumer research Public relations Advertising Interviewer Data analyst Benefits & compensation worker Claims representative Sociology also provides students with a strong background in critical analysis skills to prepare them for advanced studies in graduate or law schools.