Careers

Sociology and the Labour Force

Sociology is people oriented. So if you want to work with people, for people, trying to figure out people, trying to influence people - what could be more appropriate than sociology?

Where do Sociologists Work?

Sociology graduates will find that job titles rarely include the word 'sociology', and there are not many newspaper employment ads that use the term 'sociologist'. ALL EMPLOYERS, however, want to hire people who can think, analyse, respond appropriately to problems, and communicate effectively. Sociology courses provide this training. People with Sociology degrees work in a wide variety of occupations in management, government and human services. Here are some places sociology graduates work:

Business and Industry:

  • Industrial Relations
  • Human Resources
  • Consumer Relations
  • Market Research
  • Urban Planning
  • Public Relations
  • Demographics/population analysis
  • Project Management

Government:

  • Community Affairs
  • Affirmative Action
  • Foreign Service
  • Human Rights
  • Social Research
  • Statistics Canada
  • Personnel Coordination

Human and Social Services:

  • Child Protection Services
  • Women's Shelters
  • Social Research
  • Public Administration
  • Community Organizer
  • Public Health
  • Rehabilitation Programs
  • Group Homes

Other:

  • Teaching
  • Various Careers in Education
  • Corrections/prisons
  • Information Analysis
  • Criminal Investigations
  • General Research and Analysis
  • Journalism