To learn more about careers in a particular field, click on the field heading. Sociology majors often find interesting employment in the Nonprofit setting. Click here to visit the Sociology Department website.
Majors develop an understanding of group behavior and social influences on individual behavior.
Sociology students design and conduct surveys to study social attitudes, values and behaviors. They gather information and synthesize ideas from different sources to write reports and present policy recommendations and conclusions. Majors bring together information and observations to inform and address societal problems. Careers in Sociology . Sponsored by the American Sociological Association Portland State Careers Features links to professional organizations in sociology, job postings, and a book listing specifically related to sociology majors.