Department Chair
321 Santa Susana Hall
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330-8318
Phone: (818) 677-3591
Department Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
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Careers in Sociology
Sociology provides an excellent liberal arts background which prepares students for advanced degrees as well as employment upon graduation. Sociology majors find employment in management, social work, statistical analysis, market research, education, criminal justice, government, probation, community services, and social services. Completion of the degree in Sociology should provide the student with a knowledge and understanding of the basic data, concepts, theories (classical and/or contemporary), and modes of explanation appropriate to the understanding of human societies; a basic knowledge of the four options offered in the department; and the statistical and methodological skills (both quantitative and qualitative) needed for sociological research, their application to real-world problems, and the appropriate interpretation of research methods.We invite you to explore the careers in Sociology listed below.
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Case Management Worker
- Youth/Elderly Services
- Social Worker
- Recreation Specialist
- Adoption Specialist
- Immigration Specialist
- Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
- College Professor
- Elementary Or High School Teacher
- Admissions Officer
- Alumni Relations
- Representative
- Student Services Professional
- Academic/Career Counselor
- Literacy Tutor
- Market Research Analyst
- Public Relations Specialist
- Writer/Journalist
- Editor
- Advertising Representative
- Family Planning Specialist
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Rehabilitation
- Hiv Educator
- Occupational Therapist
- Nutritionist
- Social/Human Services Assistant
- Community Organizer
- Community Liaison
- Policy Manager
- Community Development
- Coalition Coordinator
- Operations Research Analyst
- Natural Disaster Relief Counselor
- Peace Corp Worker
- Workers Rights Representative
- Non-Governmental Organization Representative
- Market Research Analyst
- Human Resources Representative
- Employee Immigration Specialist
- Insurance Representative
- Diversity Trainer And Recruiter
- Training And Development Specialist
- Environmental Specialist
- Social And Community Services Manager
- Urban And Regional Planner
- Education Administrator
- Communications Director
- Neighborhood Development Coordinator
- Social Researcher
- Grant Writer
- Data Scientist
- Program Evaluator
- Demographer
- Data Analyst
- Police Officer
- Criminal Investigator
- Pre-Sentence Investigator
- Attorney
- Paralegal
- Probation/Parole Officer
A bachelor’s degree in Sociology also prepares students to go onto graduate study in a number of fields including:
- M.A. Sociology
- M.S.W. (Master of Social Work)
- M.P.A. Master’s in Public Sector Management
- Law School (J.D.)
- College and Career Counseling
Department Chair
321 Santa Susana Hall
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330-8318
Phone: (818) 677-3591
Department Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
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