Back to fact sheet index Career Opportunities Persons with a background in medical sociology work in hospitals, nursing homes, health care businesses or social service agencies that provide assistance to those with medical problems and disabilities. They also are employed as researchers, administrators, patient advocates, providers of social support for patients, family intervention specialists, hospice workers, personnel specialists, public relations officers, activity directors, coordinators of hospital volunteers, employment interviewers, health planners, policy analysts and management trainees. Back to fact sheet index Internship Program Students typically complete internships in their junior or senior year. Internship opportunities exist in many agencies in North Dakota and Minnesota and can be done any time during the calendar year. Students who complete internships are able to combine the theoretical and applied aspects of professional preparation.
Internships are an important element of successful job placement.
Credits First Year F S Anth. 3 - Soc. I 3 - Soc. 1 - Soc. A wide variety of elective courses and academic minors can be effectively combined with a concentration in medical sociology.