Careers
Career Preparation
Students with a Sociology background have the advantage of understanding human behaviour and relationships in groups, organizations and communities, and the broader aspects of social, cultural, political and economic life in both local and global contexts, which many employers consider to be a valuable asset.
Sociology students also develop sensitivity to social, cultural and diversity issues; and acquire essential skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, research, writing, communication, teamwork and leadership, as well as inter-personal skills. All these skills are important and essential resources for developing a career in a wide range of private, non-profit and government agencies.
While the pursuit of a career specifically in Sociology in academic and research settings will require a graduate degree, there are many career opportunities for students with a Minor/Major degree in Sociology.
Below are some of the areas in which students can find work and start a career:
- Community organizations
- Social service agencies
- Charitable organizations
- Counselling services
- Schools, colleges and universities
- Criminal justice
- Customs and Immigration
- Health care
- Recreation
- Tourism
- Evaluation research
- Marketing research
- Marketing firms/departments
- Financial and banking institutions
- Human resources firms/departments
- Public relations firms
- Retail/sales
- Newspapers, and other media services
- Governments
Student Employment
Kwantlen students are eligible for employment both on and off campus. Please see the Student Employment Centre for job posting and instructions for using Workopolis.com.
Working at Kwantlen
If you are looking for employment as faculty or staff member at Kwantlen, please see the Human Resources website at www.kwantlen.ca/hr
