CAREERS in SOCIOLOGY

“Studying sociology at the University of Winnipeg changed my life!  The classes were small, the professors accessible and inspiring.  I learned to think critically and became motivated to actively make our world a better place. Following my Doctoral studies at the University of Alberta, I eagerly came back to the University of Winnipeg and find great pleasure in inspiring my current sociology students.  You are the future.”

-        Melanie Nimmo, Instructor 2005-06, now Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice

 Sociology is the study of human society, a fascinating and exciting area of inquiry.  Students often develop a deep interest in this subject and decide they wish to major in Sociology.  There are many careers for which an undergraduate degree in Sociology offers valuable preparation. 

               Most teaching and research positions specific to Sociology would require a graduate (Masters or Ph.D.) degree.  The Honours Program in Sociology at the University of Winnipeg offers an excellent background for pursuing advanced educational opportunities.  Many of our graduates go on to enjoy fulfilling academic careers in universities and research centers across Canada and throughout the world.  Some, in fact, have returned to the University of Winnipeg to teach and inspire students like you!

 

Are you interested in Sex and Gender Relationships, Globalization and Social Justice, the Sociology of Sport, Crime in Contemporary Society, Race, Ethnic and Aboriginal Relations, Disability Studies… 

What role do you wish to play in our “global society”?

          Community planner, youth worker, research associate, health researcher, recreation supervisor, human rights educator/activist, data analyst, police officer, journalist, educator – the possibilities are endless.

          Here are some links to Sociology-related websites from other universities and government agencies; each one contains valuable information for students considering a major in Sociology:

http://socserv2.mcmaster.ca/w3virtsoclib/

http://www.yorku.ca/careers/major/resources_careersandchoice_list_sociology.htm

http://sociology.uwaterloo.ca/careers.html

 http://www.asanet.org/index.ww

We’re looking forward to meeting you!

 

Sample Careers 

Admission Counselor / Director of Admissions      Affirmative Action Coordinator      College Placement Officer      Community Planner (urban development work)      Correctional Officer      Counselor (alcoholism, career, drug abuse, for the disabled, for independent living)      Criminology Researcher      Demographer      Employment Counselor / Interviewer      Environmental Analyst / Planner      Equal Opportunity Specialist (Employment Equity Officer)      Graduate Student - Professor      Grants Officer / Assistant      Group worker (in a social service agency or hospital)      Health Researcher      Health and Safety Education      Human Rights Worker      Labour Relations Specialist      Marketing Researcher / Assistant      Park and Recreation Program Planner      Personnel Management / Personnel Relations Assistant      Police Officer      Policy Planner / Policy Analyst / Policy Evaluator      Probation Officer      Public Information Specialist      Public Relations Supervisor      Recreation Supervisor      Recreation Director / Aide      Rehabilitation Counselor      Research Analyst / Assistant      Social Activist      Social Service Worker / Aide      Social Researcher      Statistician / Statistical Assistant      Urban Planner/Urban Analyst      Vocational Development Specialist

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