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Careers in Sociology

 

Sociology is the study of human society, a fascinating and exciting area of inquiry. Students often develop a deep interest in this subject and decide that they wish to major in this discipline. There are a number of careers for which an undergraduate degree in Sociology offers valuable preparation.

Most teaching and research positions specific to Sociology would require a graduate (Masters or PhD) degree. The Honours Program in Sociology at the University of Winnipeg offers an excellent background for pursuing advanced educational opportunities. Many of our graduates go on to enjoy fulfilling academic careers in universities and research centres across Canada and throughout the world. Some, in fact, have returned to the University of Winnipeg to teach and inspire students like you!

Are you interested in Sex and Gender Relationships; Immigration & Settlement Studies; Race, Ethnic, & Aboriginal Relations; Disability Studies; Sociology of the Environment; Policing, Governance & Security; or, Sociology of Law & Criminology?

What role do you wish to play in our “global society”?  Community planner, youth worker, research associate, health researcher, recreation supervisor, human rights educator/activist, data analyst, police officer, journalist, educator - the possibilities are endless.


Sample Careers:

- Admission Counsellor/Director of Admissions

- Affirmative Action Coordinator

- College Placement Officer

- Community Planner

- Counsellor (alcoholism, career, drug abuse)

- Criminology Researcher

- Demographer

- Disability Services facilitator

- Employment Counsellor

- Environmental Analyst/Planner

- Equal Opportunity Specialist (Employment Equity Officer)

- Grants Officer/Assistant

- Group Worker (social service agency/hospital)

- Health Researcher

- Health & Safety Education

- Human Rights Worker/Social Activist

- Labour Relations Specialist

- Marketing Researcher

- Parks and Recreation Program Planner

- Personnel Management/Assistant

- Police Officer

- Policy Planner/Analyst/Evaluator

- Probation & Parole Officer

- Public Information Specialist

- Public Relations Supervisor

- Recreation Director/Supervisor/Aide

- Rehabilitation Counsellor

- Research Analyst/Assistant

- Social Service Worker

- Social Researcher

- Statistician/Statistical Assistant

- Urban Planner/Analyst

- Vocational Development Specialist


Below are a few links to Sociology websites of other universities. Each one contains valuable information for students considering a major in this area:

http://socserv2.mcmaster.ca/w3virtsoclib/

http://sociology.uwaterloo.ca/careers.html

http://www.ryerson.ca/sociology/undergraduate/careers/