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What can I do with a Major in Sociology?
Skills Developed • Adaptability & Flexibility • Awareness of Current
Social Issues • Awareness of the
Interrelatedness of Social, Organizational & Global Issues
• Critical & Analytical Thinking
• Data Management
• Integrating Knowledge from a Variety of Disciplines
• Interpersonal Skills • Meet Deadlines • Oral & Written
Communication • Organizational • Persuade, Negotiate &
Influence
• Problem Solving • Proficiency in Survey &
Interviewing Techniques • Project Management • Research • Statistical • Teamwork • Work Independently • Work with Diverse Groups
Work Environments A degree in Sociology provides an excellent foundation for further studies in law, journalism, management or education. There are also numerous career options open to Sociology graduates, in a variety of industries and sectors. Graduates may find employment with/in arts and culture organizations, industry, social and community service organizations, international development organizations, finance and insurance companies, governmental organizations, non-governmental and non-profit organizations, advocacy and labour unions or protective service organizations.
Career & Employment Services (CES)
www.uleth.ca/ross/ces
The Sociology Program at the University
of Lethbridge Sociology is the study of society, including the interaction between individuals, groups, and institutions. Sociological study helps develop original ways of looking at the world and the individual’s place within it. The application of sociological thinking can lead to a better understanding of social problems and issues and suggestions about how these issues may be overcome in real-world terms. By studying Sociology, students will gain insight into how people interact with one another and how values and beliefs both shape and are shaped by the structures and processes around them. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of alternative theories of social behaviour, structure, and change through a wide range of courses on topics such as: crime, religion, work, gender, age, ethnicity, politics, culture and health. Students can complete a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts and Science majoring in Sociology.
For more information on the Sociology Major at the U of L:
http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/sociology
Faculty of Arts & Science A874 University Hall
Phone: 403-329-2551 Email: See Contact Website
Academic Advising: http://www.uleth.ca/ross/academic-advising
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Key Areas of Specialization: Immigration & Ethnicity, Health & Mental Health, Population Health & Wellness, Networks & Community, Criminology & Social Justice, Gender & Family, Work & Labour Markets, Political Sociology, Culture & Social Relations, Power & Privilege, Global Sociology, Social Policy & Practice
Entry Level Job Titles
These jobs are normally intended for new graduates and require 0 to 2 years of experience. It is important to note that many entry level positions require some related experience or demonstrated ability to perform job-related tasks. Even those positions that do not require experience will still prefer an experienced candidate, if one is available. • Aboriginal Partnership
Coordinator • Active Research Analyst • After School Program Site
Supervisor • Associate Consumer
Research Intern • Employment Specialist
• Housing Case Manager • Income Assistance
Worker • Justice Worker • Policy Officer • Probation Officer • Program Coordinator • Research Coordinator
• Resolution Health Support Worker
• Team Lead – Supportive Housing
• Workplace Assistant • Youth Based Settlement
Services Practitioner
Note: The U of L offers various resources and programs to facilitate students in gaining work and volunteer experience. Find an entry level position on the CES job board or join the Management or Arts & Science Cooperative Education Programs. Summer jobs, part-time work, internship positions and volunteer experience help students to enhance their skillset and accumulate work experience for their future career.
Related Job Titles
These jobs generally require extensive, relevant work experience and/or further education. • Aboriginal Liaison Officer • Academic Admissions
Counsellor • Academic Advisor • Activist • Archivist • Border Services Officer • Bylaw Enforcement
Officer • Case Management Officer • Census Field Officer • Child and Youth Worker • Child Care Worker • Child Development
Worker • Child Welfare Worker • Citizenship and
Immigration Officer • Civil Liberties
Advocate/Lobbyist • Civil Service Agent • Claims Adjuster
• Community Justice Coordinator
• Community Relations Specialist
• Community Worker • Consumer Advocate • Corporate Trainer • Correctional Officer • Correctional Peace Officer • Court Administrator/Clerk • Court Liaison Worker • Court Reporter • Crime Prevention
Specialist • Criminal Justice Officer • Cultural Artifact/Resource
Specialist • Demographer • Developmental Service
Worker • Diversity Coordinator
• Economic Development Officer
• Education Policy Analyst • Employment Counsellor • Family Court Support
Worker • Field Interviewer • Foreign Service Officer • Fundraiser • Housing Support Worker • Human Resource
Specialist • Human Rights Officer • Intergovernmental Affairs
Officer • International
Development Officer • Labour Relations Mediator • Labour Relations Officer/
Specialist • Market Researcher • Mediator
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• Mental Health Worker • Multicultural Educator • Non-profit Administrator • Outreach Worker • Policy Advisor/Analyst • Politician • Population Demographer • Primary Worker/
Kimisinaw • Probation Officer • Project Manager • Public Affairs Consultant • Public Affairs Officer • Public Health Inspector • Public Policy Analyst • Public Relations Specialist
• Public Speaking Consultant
• Refugee Services Coordinator
• Refugee Worker • Research Assistant • School Resource Officer • Settlement Worker • Social Housing
Coordinator • Social Policy Researcher • Social Program Officer • Social Service Worker • Social Services Case
Manager • Social Survey Researcher
• Social Welfare Research Officer
• Social Worker • Street/Youth Outreach
Worker • Union Communication
Specialist • University Professor • Victim Advocate • Victim Offender Mediator • Victim Services Worker • Women’s Rights Lobbyist • Youth Court Worker • Youth/Family Services
Specialist
Thinking Outside the Box: Other Possible Job Titles On average, people change their careers three to five times in their lifetime. So, no matter what major you choose, you may still be interested in opportunities totally unrelated to your program of study. We encourage you to be open to all possibilities! Your undergraduate degree can be a springboard for other educational pursuits, and your transferable skills and experience can prepare you to work in a multitude of settings. • Abuse/Crisis Counsellor • Addictions Counsellor • Advertising Executive • Arts Administrator • Blog Writer • Communications
Specialist • Criminal Lawyer • Employment/Career
Counsellor • Event Coordinator • Family & Marriage
Counsellor
• Forensics Worker • Guidance Counsellor • Health Care Administrator • Historian • Journalist • Lawyer • Legal Arbitrator • Legislative Aid • Legislative Assistant • Librarian • Life Coach • Marriage and Family
Therapist
• Media Correspondent • Occupational Therapist • Paralegal • Penologist • Police Officer • Real Estate Appraiser • Recreation Coordinator • Rehabilitation Counsellor • Retirement Counsellor • Statistician • Travel Agent • Urban/Regional Planner • Volunteer Manager
Useful Resources
Recommended websites to assist in exploring the field of Sociology and its career opportunities.
Canadian Sociological Association http://www.csa-scs.ca Canadian Federation for the Humanities & Social Sciences http://www.ideas-idees.ca Canadian Association of Social Workers http://www.casw-acts.ca
Canadian Council on Social Development http://www.ccsd.ca Sociology in Canada http://www.sociology.ca Alberta Learning Information Service Occupational Profiles Sociologist, Social Worker
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Association of Humanist Sociology http://web.ccsu.edu/ahs/ Association for Applied & Clinical Sociology http://www.aacsnet.net
Canadian Journal of Sociology https://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/CJS/index
British Sociological Association http://www.britsoc.co.uk/ American Sociological Association http://www.asanet.org/ International Sociological Association http://www.isa-sociology.org AppliedSoc http://www.appliedsoc.org
Campus Resources Career & Employment Services (CES) http://www.uleth.ca/ross/ces/ Career Counselling (Counselling Services) http://www.uleth.ca/counselling/ Academic Advising http://www.uleth.ca/ross/academic-advising Native Student Advising http://www.uleth.ca/ross/native-student-advising Student Success Centre – Study Skills, Learning Strategies & Tutoring http://www.uleth.ca/student-success-centre/
Accommodated Learning Centre http://www.uleth.ca/ross/accommodated-learning-centre/ International Centre for Students http://www.uleth.ca/international/ Registrar Office & Student Services http://www.uleth.ca/ross/ Scholarship & Students Finance http://www.uleth.ca/ross/student-finance/ U of L Students’ Union & Student Clubs http://www.ulsu.ca/
Campus Job Resources Career & Employment Services Job Board CES Job board Arts & Science Applied Studies http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/applied-studies/students Arts & Science Co-op Education & Internship http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/coop
Management Co-op Education http://www.uleth.ca/management/co-op Study Abroad & Exchanges http://www.uleth.ca/international/content/study abroad-exchanges Management Study Abroad & Exchanges http://www.uleth.ca/management/study-abroad
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