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 Alumni Sociology Overview Curriculum Careers Justice Studies BA in Peace & Conflict Overview Curriculum Careers Justice Studies BS in Criminology Overview Curriculum Careers Master of Science Criminology (MS) Overview Curriculum Careers Master of Arts in Applied Sociology Nonprofit Leadership Overview Curriculum Course Descriptions Faculty Certification Advisory Board	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.