SOCIOLOGY
General Information:
Sociologists study human behavior as it pertains to human interaction within the guidelines of an organizational structure. The interaction between humans is more complex than the interactions between other animal species. Human behavior is greatly influenced and governed by social, religious, and legal guidelines. A sociologist studies these behaviors and the influences that preserve certain behaviors and change others. Sociology is a broad science, covering many different disciplines the social sciences. Anthropology, archeology, and linguistics are the few disciplines that surpass what sociology readily encompasses. Sociology also studies more tangible measures of human behavior such as class or social status, social movements, criminal deviance, and even revolution. This major is of interest to the individual who is observant of other people’s actions when they interact with each other and who is looking for patterns and consistencies in their interaction.
Career Possibilities:
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.mymajors.com/
www.acinet.org www.worldwidelearn.com
online.onetcenter.org www.simplyhired.com
What Can I Do With A Major In…*Marriage Counselor
*Sociologist
*Clinical Social Worker
Human Services Casework
*Adoption Therapist
Admissions Counselor
Market Researcher
Probation Officer
Non-Profit Program Administration
Social and Community Service Managers
* May require further education or certification
Statistics:
·2013 Annual median salary of Probation Officers is $49,500; employment is expected to grow 22% by 2020.
·2013 Annual median salary of Social and Community Service Managers is $65,400; employment is expected to grow 17% by 2020.
·2013 Annual median salary for Sociologists is $72,400; employment is expected to grow 15% by 2020.
·2013 Annual median salary for Social Workers is $45,600; employment is expected to grow 20% by 2020.
UCCS Clubs:
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For more information:
www.socialworkers.org
www.asanet.org/employment/factsoncareers.cfm
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.mymajors.com/
www.acinet.org www.worldwidelearn.com
online.onetcenter.org www.simplyhired.com