I graduate in December with a Bachelors degree in Sociology. I want to work for the government, what do I do?

Question

Tell me of some job titles please.

Answer 1

Check out the following websites (especially the first one as it lists SPECIFIC job openings).  Your SOCI dept. should also be contacted on a regular basis with job openings for current grads…inquire in your dept. or with your academic advisor.  I am also including some random job descriptions.   I know there are MANY decent paying jobs at the local government level as well as with the federal prison system that only require a Bachelor’s.  Good luck to you!

http://www.federaljobsearch.com/

http://www.usajobs.gov/

Administrative positions:   A professional with a degree in sociology is well prepared for administrative positions, particularly in government and public agencies that administer human services. Sociologists in leadership roles help define policies toward groups of people in need of public assistance. By leading teams of researchers and social work professionals, sociologists can reshape their communities.

Corrections:   As the prison population in our country continues to expand, many local governments hire sociologists to understand the impact of tougher laws on neighborhoods. Sociologists also help corrections officials determine the effects of new programs and regulations on the prison population.

Demography, analysis, etc.:  Examining the trends in housing construction and measuring the number of citizens who move to new cities can provide lawmakers with a clear picture of the challenges facing Americans today. Sociologists can also help lawmakers predict the success or failure of proposed legislation based on voting patterns and current research findings. Most importantly, sociologists manage the process of counting citizens in our census program every ten years. Instead of merely counting individuals in the country, as mandated by law, sociologists use the opportunity to conduct deeper interviews that reveal larger trends when compared to past results.