Opportunities

What can I do with an undergraduate degree in Sociology?

Because sociology provide students with strong skills in research and data analysis and an excellent understanding of social institutions, cultural diversity, and inqeuality, sociology majors are beneficial in many employment arenas. These same skills give many of our students an advantage when they apply for gradaute school and professional programs such as law and medicine.

The American Sociological Association has reported that over the past ten years there has been an increase in the job opportunities for sociologists working in applied settings. The organization reports that some of the more popular areas for sociology majors include: social services, community work, corrections, business, health services, journalism and publishing, public relations, government services, and teaching. For more information on careers in Sociology, visit: asanet.org

Sociology skills are valuable in many areas of work. Our majors conduct research for companies and government agencies and serve in leadership roles in public service agencies and corporations, and in management at private companies. Particularly attractive to companies and agencies is the level of understanding of research methodology and of diversity and inequality that our students gain from our flexible program.

Special Opportunities:

Research:

Because the department of Sociology & Anthropology at UCF offers a graduate program, faculty are actively involved in research. This gives undergraduate students who are interested in hands-on research the opportunity to become involved in on-going projects.

Internships:

The department, as well as individual faculty members, maintain close relationships with many community partners. Students majoring in sociology are able to work as interns in many of these agencies and companies and receive credit toward their degree.

Sociology Club & AKD:

The program supports an active sociology club and Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society. Sociology club activities enable students to get involved in the community and make a real difference.

Service Learning:

Many of our courses also address community needs and enhance the learning experience through service-learning opportunities that help students use academic skills and classroom knowledge to solve community problems.