What Can I Do With A Major In…
SOCIOLOGY
General Information:
Sociologists study human behavior as it pertains to human interaction within the guidelines of an
organizational structure. The interaction between humans is more complex than the interactions
between other animal species. Human behavior is greatly influenced and governed by social,
religious, and legal guidelines. A sociologist studies these behaviors and the influences that
preserve certain behaviors and change others. Sociology is a broad science, covering many different
disciplines the social sciences. Anthropology, archeology, and linguistics are the few disciplines that
surpass what sociology readily encompasses. Sociology also studies more tangible measures of
human behavior such as class or social status, social movements, criminal deviance, and even
revolution. This major is of interest to the individual who is observant of other people’s actions
when they interact with each other and who is looking for patterns and consistencies in their
interaction.
Career Possibilities:
*Marriage Counselor
*Sociologist
*Clinical Social Worker
Human Services Casework
*Adoption Therapist
Admissions Counselor
Market Researcher
Probation Officer
Non-Profit Program Administration
Social and Community Service Managers
* May require further education or certification
Statistics:
· 2013 Annual median salary of Probation Officers is $49,500; employment is expected to grow 22%
by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary of Social and Community Service Managers is $65,400; employment is
expected to grow 17% by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary for Sociologists is $72,400; employment is expected to grow 15% by
2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary for Social Workers is $45,600; employment is expected to grow 20%
by 2020.
UCCS Clubs:
Go to http://sll.uccs.edu/Clubs and log into Mountain Lion Connect in the top corner for a list of
clubs or contact the SGA Office for more information, 719.255.3470 or studlife@uccs.edu.
For more information:
www.socialworkers.org
www.asanet.org/employment/factsoncareers.cfm
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.acinet.org
online.onetcenter.org
http://www.mymajors.com/
www.worldwidelearn.com
www.simplyhired.com