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Career Options

l    A degree in social science requires being trained in math, computers, and statistics.

 

l    It is a valuable degree because graduates develop many skills employers consider to be important such as writing, critical thinking, researching, analysis of data and problem solving techniques.

 

l    It is a flexible degree program that a student can tailor to suit his or her own interests or it can be combined with a second major or minor in many different subject areas.      (Education-Portal.com).

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l    Sociological research influences the way we think about work and organizational life, and enables us to discover new knowledge.

 

l    American Sociological Association  :  “A sociology degree provides valuable preparation for careers in modern organizational settings .”

 

l    Many careers draw on different aspects of sociology.

 

 

l    While it is true that only those with graduate degrees hold the official title of Sociologist,   -   those with Bachelor degrees will find employment in a wide variety of related careers .

 

Career Options – Higher Degrees

 

Masters and PhDs

 

 

1.    Professor

 

2.    Research positions in academic environments.

 

3.    Development careers in business, industry, and governmental and non-governmental organizations (applied settings).

 

 

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