What will a major in sociology prepare you to do? You will find sociology majors in many different occupations. Employment opportunities with a bachelor’s degree include entry-level positions in the following areas: advertising, banking, counseling, consulting, criminal justice, health services, human resources, marketing, sales and social research.
In addition to a strong GPA, employers seek applicants who have a broad educational background and who acquire real world experience. The Sociology Department encourages students to participate in the internship program through which students earn credit while working at criminal justice agencies (e.g. Philadelphia DA’s Office, Del. Co. Probation Dept.), community agencies (e.g. People’s Emergency Center, Catholic Social Services), or other agencies specific to their interests.
Liberal Arts students are very successful at entering the business world. Corporate recruiters are interested in serious students with strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills, as well as computer literacy and familiarity with research and statistics. All of these skills can be improved in the pursuit of a sociology bachelor’s degree at Villanova University.
