What Can I Do With A Degree In Sociology?



The Department of Sociology offers a three and four year Bachelor of Arts program as well as Masters Degree.  The three year program may be taken in single or combined concentration, while the four year is available as a single or combined specialization.  An Honours Diploma is offered to students with a three year B.A. who wish to upgrade to a four year Honours.  Further, a Qualifying year is available to students with a three year B.A. who wish to pursue a graduate studies. Finally, a Certificate of Family Life Studies and Human Sexuality is open to students on a full or part time basis.  Programs are offered in French and English.  Please see the department link below for further information on programs and course descriptions:

Link to the department of Sociology's web site

Skills developed:

  • Multidisciplinary knowledge (ex. philosophy, psychology, religion, and history)
  • Appreciation of the relationship between the individual and society
  • Critical thinking from a sociological perspective
  • Knowledge of the scientific method and analysis
  • Strong communication skills (written, spoken, interpersonal, and presentation)
  • Appreciation of diversity
  • Strong ethics
Graduates generally qualify for employment in business and government in areas like human services, criminal justice, research, and education.  Laurentian graduates have found careers in administration, health services, social work, and teaching.  In Canada roughly 13% of graduates are employed as Paralegals and Social Services Workers.

http://www.jobfutures.ca/fos/U880p2.shtml

Sample Careers:

Child Welfare Worker Penologist Community Resource Coordinator
Police Officer Counselor Reporter
Crime Victim Services Worker Researcher Customs Officer
Social Worker Demographer Sociologist
Healthcare Worker Statistician Housing Coordinator
Therapist Labor Relations Specialist Woman's Service Worker

*Some careers will require a Masters, PhD or further education

Who’s hired Laurentian Grads (sample)

Algoma University College Laurentian University Cambrian College
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Northeast Mental Health Centre École séparée Notre-Dame-de-Fatima
Peel District School Board ÉÉC Saint-Louis R L Beattie Public School
Georgian College Rainbow District School Board Government of Canada / Parlement Du Canada
Royal Bank Greater Sudbury Police Thorneloe University
Haileybury Public School Sudbury Regional Hospital Huntington University
Sudbury-Manitoulin Children's Aid Society  NEORCC  

Work prospects

The average rate of employment for Laurentian graduates in the social sciences is 98% two years after entry into the work force.  In Canada the average yearly earnings for those with a Sociology degree is approximately $30,500.  However pay varies greatly with location, specialization, and level of experience.  Job satisfaction among graduates is roughly 78%, while 59% would choose to make the same educational choice again.

Work prospects are fair.  Competition among new graduates is expected to be average with the majority of competition coming from other graduates in Political Science, Economics, Social Work, and Psychology.

For more information, contact: the Career and Employment Centre by telephone 673-6598 or by email CareerEmploymentCentre@laurentian.ca

 

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