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Sociology is the study of human social behavior, especially the study of the origins, organization, institutions, and development of human society. It is an analysis of a social institution or societal segment as a self-contained entity or in relation to society as a whole.
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| Advertising Assistant | Delinquency Counselor | Parole/Probation Officer |
| Aging Specialist | Family Guidance Clinic | Peace Corps/VISTA |
| Alcohol/ Drug Case Worker | Foster Care Worker | Personnel Interviewer |
| Case Aid Worker | Fund-Raiser | Personnel Specialist |
| Child Welfare Officer | Human Resources | Program Assistant |
| Community Service Agency | Independent Living Train | Public Relations Spec. |
| Compensation/Benefits | Insurance Agent/Broker | Reporter |
| Congressional Aid | Job Analyst | Research Assistant |
| Consumer Advocate | Labor Relations Rep. | Public Opinion Surveyor |
| Consumer Survey Advisor | Marketing Research Analyst | Recreation Therapist |
| Convention Organizer | Shipping Operations | Claims Representative |
| Cooperative Extension Agent | Social Movements Org. | Veterans Affairs Spec. |
| Correctional Case Worker | Social Scientist | Welfare Counselor |
| Corrections Officer | Social Welfare Examiner | Writer/Author |
| Cottage Parent | Social Worker | Sales Representative |
| Secret Service Agent | Teacher | Technical Writer |
JOBS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE
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| Researcher | Social Scientist | Trainer |
| Resident Assistant | Rehabilitation Counselor | Recreation Director |
| School Counselor | Social Worker | Urban Planner |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | Medical Social Worker | Veterans Affairs Specialist |
| Professor | Nutritionist | Welfare Counselor |
| Public Administrator | Financial Aid Director | Dietitian |
| Public Health Ed | Technical Writer | Gerontologist |
| Secret Service Agent | Community Relations | Consultant |
| Program Director |
Analyze, Synthesize & Interpret Information |
Knowledge of Social Structures and Change |
Interpersonal Communication (oral & written) |
Interact well with Diverse Cultures/ Groups |
Knowledge of Community Resources |
Research and Planning (sociological) |
Statistical Abilities |
Critical Thinking |
Ability to Understand & Improve Human Relationships |
Resolve Conflicts/ Counseling |
Insight into Group Dynamics |
Work Well Under Pressure |
Computer Skills (data processing & analysis) |
AcademyHealth, http://www.academyhealth.org/career/
Action Without Borders, http://www.idealist.org/
American Sociological Association’s Job Bank, http://jobbank.asanet.org/jobbank/index.cfm
AmeriCorps, http://www.americorps.org
Charity Navigator, http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/search.advanced.htm
Coastal Horizons Crisis Center, http://www.coastalhorizons.org
Community Career Center (Nonprofit Jobs), http://www.nonprofitjobs.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.sjob
Chronicle of Philanthropy, http://www.philanthropy.com
GuideStar, http://www.guidestar.org
HSpeople, http://www.hspeople.com
Human Services Career Network, http://www.hscareers.com
IHireSocialServices, http://www.ihiresocialservices.com/default.asp
National Human Services Assembly, http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/na_job_display.cfm
NC Social Service Agencies, http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dss/local/index.htm
Nonprofit Job Opportunities, http://www.opportunitynocs.org/
Nonprofit Times Jobs, http://www.nptjobs.com
PeaceCorps, http://www.peacecorps.gov
Philanthropy News Network, http://www.pnnonline.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=phprofession&file=index
Social Service, http://www.socialservice.com
Social Service.com, http://www.socialservice.com/userlogin.cfm?cfid=760299&cftoken=3282807
Society of Human Resource Management, http://www.shrm.org/jobs/
The Mentor Network, http://www.thementornetwork.com/forward/careers.aspx?guid=bb92659c-053f-476b-a9ec-dc4d2dd07be7
Federal Government Jobs, http://www.dcjobsource.com/fed.html
Federal Jobs Digest, http://www.jobsfed.com
Federal Job Search, http://www.federaljobsearch.com
Federal Jobs Net, http://www.federaljobs.net
FedWorld, http://www.fedworld.gov/jobs/jobsearch.html
Government Departments and Agencies, http://www.firstgov.gov/Agencies/Federal/All_Agencies/index.shtml
Govtjobs.com, http://www.govtjobs.com
National Security Agency, http://www.nsa.gov/careers
U.S. Government Manual, http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/index.html
U.S. Government Office of Personnel Management, http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/careers
State and Local Job Links:
Council of State Governments, http://www.statenews.org
GovJobs, http://www.govjobs.net
GovSpot, http://www.govspot.com
International City/County Management Association, http://www.icma.org
Local Government Institute, http://www.lgi.org
National Association of Counties, http://www.naco.org
National Conference of State Legislatures, http://www.ncsl.org
National Governors Association, http://www.nga.org
National League of Cities, http://www.nlc.org
NC Office of State Personnel, http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs
State and Local Government on the Net, http://www.statelocalgov.net
State and Local Governments, http://www.loc.gov/rr/news/stategov/stategov.html
Careers in Clinical Sociology, http://www.asanet.org/galleries/default-file/clinsoc_45575v2.pdf
The Sociology Major: As Preparation for Careers in Business and Organizations, http://www.asanet.org/page.ww?section=Careers+and+Jobs&name=Sociology+Major+-++Preparation+for+Careers
Sociology Virtual Library, http://socserv2.mcmaster.ca/w3virtsoclib
Careers in Sociology, http://www.saludos.com/fields/soc.html
Professional Association Links
American Sociological Association (Careers and Jobs), http://www.asanet.org
NC Sociological Association, http://www.ncsa.appstate.edu
Society for Applied Sociology, http://www.appliedsoc.org/
Southern Sociological Society, http://www.msstate.edu/org/sss
Sociologists for Women in Society, http://newmedia.colorado.edu/~socwomen/
Miscellaneous Resources Links :
UNCW Post-Graduate Survey - coming soon
UNCW’s What Can I Do With A Major In Criminal Justice, http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/criminal.htm
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