Sociologists are in the people business. Any occupation that requires understanding people, studying human behavior, assessing
people's opinions, beliefs, or needs, etc., can use social scientists. Sociologists
are well-qualified for modern government work and increasingly recognized as valuable
in the fields of management, international business, and the health and social services
fields. Sociology provides the tools for understanding the multicultural, international,
global issues that are basic to our continued existence.
Graduates in Sociology can offer employers the skills that are listed by liberal arts
alumni across the USA as most critical to their jobs: oral communication, written
communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Surveys
indicate that employers look for the skills that undergraduate training in Sociology
provides. The subject matter of this field is intrinsically fascinating; as such,
it offers valuable preparation for careers in journalism, politics, public relations,
or public administration, fields that involve investigative skills and working with
diverse groups. Many students use Sociology as the liberal arts foundation for professions
such as law, education, medicine, social work, and counseling.