Other Opportunities include preparation for graduate or professional schools such as business or law. Career Descriptions Social Service Worker provides counseling, administers programs, coordinates services in public or private agencies assisting individuals, families, groups or communities. You can best prepare for this type of work by combining your sociology major with a human service minor or by seeking a dual major in sociology and human service. Public Relations Worker assists an institution or corporation in presenting itself before the public, often working with the media. Human Resources Manager administers and helps develop policies for hiring, training, promotion and personnel management of employees in private firms or public agencies.
Politician develops or administers laws and policies through an elected or appointed position.
College Professor teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, conducts research, provides consulting services to the community and industry. An advanced degree, a master s or Ph.D., is required for this work. Survey Researcher conducts sociological studies for government agencies, businesses or political groups. An advanced degree, usually the Ph.D., is required. Urban Planner works with city government to develop policies and design programs.