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SOCIOLOGY
General Information:
Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social cause and
consequences of human behavior. Sociologists research the structure of groups,
organizations, and societies; and people interaction within them.
Though graduate work is required in order to become a professor, researcher, or
applied sociologist, many entry-level positions are available to Bachelor degree
holders, such as in the social service and government industries. Employers look
for people with the skills that an undergraduate degree in sociology provides.
Many students choose sociology as their major because of its broad liberal arts
training, which is useful in fields such as law, education, medicine, social work,
and counseling.
Career Possibilities:
Applied Sociologist
* Social Worker
Social Scientist
Research
* Urban/Regional Planner
* Archivist/Museum Curator
Public Relations
* Professor
* May require further education or certification
Statistics:
Sociologists held about 3,700 jobs in 2006.
Median annual earnings for sociologists (2006): $60,290
Median entry-level annual salary in the Federal Government for social scientists
(2007):
 Bachelor’s degree: $28,862- $35,572
 Master’s degree: $43,731
 Ph.D. degree: $52,912
Experience and an advanced degree: $63,417
UCCS Clubs:
Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling Honor Society)
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Middle Eastern Cultural Association
Steering People Together
Students Against Genocide
Alpha Kappa Delta (Soc Club)
Big Brothers Big Sisters
For more information:
www.aurora.edu/sociology/index.htm
www.asanet.org
www.socialworkers.org
www.aacsnet.org/wp/
Sources:
Occupation Outlook Handbook 2008-2009; American Sociological Association; Aurora University