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Sociology
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Justice Studies BA in Peace & Conflict
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Justice Studies BS in Criminology
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Master of Arts in Applied Sociology Nonprofit Leadership
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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.
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