As you can see from the variety of careers on this list, majoring in sociology does not bind you to becoming a social scientist. Yale University, University of Chicago, Northwestern, UCLA, Columbia, UC Berkeley and other top departments. Decide on a desirable geographical area and university you are interested in attending. If you are interested in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels, contact the state board of education in your state, your university's department of education, and the National Council on the Social Studies to see what requirements must be met to receive a teaching certificate. Many states require a major in a discipline in addition to your training in education.
Sociology is a very good preparation for teaching social studies.
Back to Charting a Future Employment Persons holding a bachelor's degree in sociology are frequently employed in the helping professions, in business, and in various administrative positions, especially those dealing with social programs and their implementation. Emphasize the skills you gained from sociology courses, e.g., data analysis, understanding social problems from a broad perspective, taking the role of the other, etc. Have copies of your resume prepared to send to agencies which express an interest in you. Examine as many sources as possible for jobs. Begin with the resources available at the Center for Work and Service.