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Department of Sociology

Internships and Jobs

two girls Here's an important question: What can you do with a sociology degree? The combination of sociological insight and research methods prepares students for a variety of professional career options, including careers in:

  • law
  • business
  • public administration
  • gerontology
  • research and planning departments in government agencies
  • journalism
  • medicine
  • politics
  • social work
  • counseling

In addition, students can continue into graduate programs (listed below) and become community college or university faculty.

Internships

Want to know what the "real world" has to offer sociology majors? Students can gain practical experience in their intended career field through internships. Sociology majors and minors are encouraged to complete an internship during their junior or senior year. Students can receive academic credit for internships as outlined in the course catalog.

Below are some sites that can help students learn about internships relevant to their interests:

Careers in Sociology

The following sites provide information to those students interested in exploring career opportunities in Sociology and related disciplines.

Graduate School Information

With a sociology major, Otterbein graduates have an excellent chance of being accepted into a graduate degree program in sociology, as well as in such areas as psychology, law, business, social work, theology, public administration, anthropology, international studies, hospital administration, and many of the sciences.