Sociology
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences offers a BA and BGS, as well as a PhD in Sociology, the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Since all human behavior is social, few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory, and the application of knowledge.
Popular Career Paths
Public Service: Involves applying knowledge of human behavior to public policy, government services and/or law enforcement.
Post-Secondary Education: Includes teaching college-level courses in sociology or administering student affairs programs and services; may require additional education/credentials.
Research & Data Analysis: Encompasses the study of human society and social behavior by researching various social, political, business, and religious organizations; includes academic and policy research, data analysis, and grant writing/administration.
Social and Human Services: Involves working with community organizations and/or social service agencies to seek out and connect clients with the information, materials, and resources they need to cope with and overcome challenges in their lives.
Human Resources Management: Helps organizations make strategic decisions regarding the personnel side of the business.
International Development: Works with US government agencies and non-profit organizations to develop and advocate for economic, political, and social quality-of-life issues on behalf of those living abroad and those immigrating to the US.
Jobs to Consider
- Advocate
- Benefits Manager/Administrator
- Case Worker
- Community Services Specialist
- Corporate Trainer
- Demographer
- Diplomat
- Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
- Foreign Service Officer
- Grant Writer
- Human Resources Specialist
- Human Rights Activist
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Lobbyist
- Market Analyst/Researcher
- Management Consultant
- Police Officer
- Policy Analyst/Researcher
- Public Administrator
- Social Worker
- Sociologist
- Student Affairs Administrator
- Youth Service Worker
Places to Seek Employment
- Advertising and Marketing Firms
- Advocacy Groups
- Banks
- Correctional Institutions
- Educational Institutions
- Federal, State & Local Government Agencies
- For-profit Corporations
- Hospitals/Healthcare Organizations
- Insurance Companies
- Non-Profit Agencies
- Peace Corps and AmeriCorps
- Public Opinion Research Polls
- Research Institutes
- Residential Care Facilities
- Retirement Communities
- Staffing Companies
Explore More Career Resources
American Sociological Association - career resources and job opportunities for the field of sociology
Central Intelligence Agency Careers - explore career paths and current job and internship openings within the CIA
Department of Homeland Security Careers - explore career paths and current job and internship openings within the DHS
Department of State Careers - explore career paths and current jobs and internship openings within the DOS
Federal Bureau of Investigation Careers - explore career paths and current job and internship openings with the FBI
Gallup - survey and research organization that identifies and monitors behavioral economic indicators worldwide and offers jobs in economics, management, sociology and psychology.
International Sociological Association - promotes the scientific careers in Sociology and offers grants and fellowships
Kansas Department for Children and Families - career paths and job listings with SRS
Go Government - Sociology - explore potential careers and internships with the federal government, including opportunities in social services and research
Midwest Sociological Society - explore sociology jobs in the Midwest
Peace Corps - federal service program that currently sends US volunteers to serve abroad in over 75 countries; Connect with a Peace Corps representative
US Census Bureau Careers - explore career paths and current job and internship openings within the USCB
AmeriCorps - federally funded service program that supports US communities through education, public health, environmental, and anti-poverty initiative