There are many different career options available for Sociology graduates. Below is a sample of types of positions that Sociology graduates have gone on to.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list as there are many other careers available. Many positions require additional education or experience.
Government
*.Economic Development Officer*
*.Activist*
*.Border Services Officer
*.Census Field Officer
*.Citizenship and Immigration Officer*
*.Foreign Service Officer*
*.Human Rights Officer
*.Legislative Assistant
*.Civil Liberties Advocate / Lobbyist*
*.Political Aide*
*.Politician*
*.Public Policy Analyst*
Community Affairs:
*.Abuse / Crisis Counsellor*
*.Addictions Counsellor*
*.Adoption Counsellor*
*.Child and Youth Worker*
*.Community Justice Coordinator
*.Community Worker*
*.Developmental Service Worker*
*.Employment / Career Counsellor
*.Family Justice Counsellor
*.Health Care Administrator*
*.Housing Support Worker
*.Marriage and Family Therapist*
*.Mediator*
*.Public Health Inspector
*.Recreation Coordinator
*.Refugee Services Coordinator
*.Rehabilitation Counsellor*
*.Settlement Worker
*.Social Worker*
*.Street/Youth Outreach Worker
*.Urban/Regional Planner*
*.Volunteer Manager*
Teaching/Education:
*.Child Development Worker
*.Education Policy Analyst
*.Post-Secondary Education Administrator*
*.Teacher / Professor*
*.School Counsellor*
*.School Resource Officer
Business/Communications:
*.Advertising Executive
*.Communications Specialist*
*.Diversity Coordinator
*.Fundraiser*
*.Human Resources Specialist*
*.Journalist*
*.Labour Relations Officer
*.Public Relations Specialist*
*.Project Manager*
*.Real Estate Appraiser*
*.Travel Agent*
*.Union Communication Specialist
Corrections/Law/Courts:
*.Aboriginal Liaison Officer
*.Bailiff*
*.Bylaw Enforcement Officer
*.Case Management Officer
*.Correctional Officer*
*.Court Administrator / Clerk*
*.Court Liaison Worker
*.Court Reporter
*.Crime Prevention Specialist
*.Criminal Lawyer*
*.Family Court Support Worker
*.Judge*
*.Legal Arbitrator
*.Paralegal*
*.Penologist
*.Police Officer*
*.Primary Worker / Kimisinaw
*.Probation Officer*
*.Social Program Officer
*.Victim Advocate
*.Victim Offender Mediator
*.Victim Services Worker
*.Youth Court Worker
Research:
*.Demographer
*.Librarian
*.Market Research Analyst*
*.Researcher*
*.Social Welfare Research Officer