This experience prepares students for graduate study or professional pursuits and certifies superior performance. Your sociology adviser is available to explain the details of the program. Scholarship The department annually recognizes the outstanding graduating student in sociology with the Robert Rankin Award. Information is available from the undergraduate advisers or the department. There is a wide variety of positions open to those trained in sociology.
Most sociologists study the groups which people form in their association with others.
Most sociologists are college and university professors who are involved with both teaching and research. Sociologists also work in industry, community programs, social services, and in the many federal and state programs focused on our societys needs. Students graduating with a BA in Sociology offer their prospective employers skills in research and social analysis, as well as an understanding of our culturally diverse and changing society. A person with a masters degree may teach at the community college level, and opportunities for applied sociologists exist in government and private industry as well. However, those seeking top academic positions will require the PhD. Sociologists trained in research methods, advanced statistics, and computer use will have the widest choice of jobs in such areas as rural sociology, community development, population analysis, public opinion research, medical sociology, and education.