Prominent Sociology Majors Click this link to see a list and
some photos of well-known sociology majors, from Michelle Obama to Ronald
Reagan.
According to data compiled by the American Sociological Association, persons
holding a bachelor’s degree in sociology are most frequently employed as
professionals in the fields of social work, counseling, and research; as
managers, administrators, and sales personnel in businesses and
corporations; and as service providers in fields like planning and law
enforcement.
If you are
searching for a major with a solid outlook, you should check out what Sociology
has to offer. Obtaining a BS or BA in Sociology from RU opens doors to careers
for the future.
Particularly in the areas of business consulting, human services, and
assessment/research, the jobs of the future demand individuals with a global
awareness, analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to
understand and conduct research--let's face it, no one makes decisions these
days without data to back them up. If this sounds like the kind of future you
want, stop by the Sociology Department or check out the following resources:
The Student Forum of
the American Sociological Association produces a newsletter for students
that includes information about sociology student experiences, sociology
conferences, job opportunities, graduate school, and scholarships. If you would
like to see the latest issue, you can find it with this link:
http://www.asanet.org/galleries/pdf-forms/Jan_Feb%202009%20v2.pdf.
The American
Sociological Association also has a site for students at the link below. Here
you can find information about a whole host of things relevant to sociology
majors, including the results of new research on graduates with bachelor’s
degrees in sociology (see section on “What Can I Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Sociology?”): http://www.asanet.org/cs/root/topnav/students/students_3column
