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Sociology

Overview of Major
What Can I Do With This Major?
Potential Job Titles 
Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers
Learn from Alumni
Additional Web Resources

 Overview of Major

Sociology students learn to apply basic sociological research techniques and skills, which graduates have found useful in a variety of career tracks. Many students are drawn to sociology, because they are people-oriented and are considering a career in which they will deal with other people, such as law, business, medicine, teaching, government, non-profit organizations, or social work.

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What can I do with this major?

Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.

Use O*Net for additional career research and to explore the tasks and activities typical in various careers. Browsing through job postings on Handshake (and other sites) while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry; taking note of required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at Loyola.

Potential Job Titles

  • Staff Operations Specialist
  • College Advisor
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Eldercare Specialist
  • Sociologist
  • Attorney
  • Career Counselor
  • Parole Officer
  • Child Care Center Administrator
  • Social Psychologist
  • Social Welfare Administrator
  • Survey Researcher
  • Sociology Professor
  • Urban and Regional Planner
  • Research Assistant
  • Social Worker
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Family Caseworker

Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers

  • Aunt Hattie’s Place
  • Alternative Directions, Inc.
  • Baltimore County of Social Services
  • Beans & Bread Outreach Center
  • Calvert Elementary School
  • Circuit Court for Baltimore City
  • A Better Chance
  • Department of Juvenile Addiction
  • Department of Juvenile Justice
  • East Baltimore Mental Health Partnership
  • Greater Baltimore Urban League
  • Head Start
  • Kennedy Krieger Institute
  • Keswick House
  • Living Classroom Foundation
  • Lutheran Social Services
  • Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods
  • United Way of Central Maryland

Learn from Alumni

Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Sociology. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.

How To Create a LinkedIn Profile and Tips to Navigate

Get Involved at Loyola

On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations.

Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.

Additional Web Resources

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