
What Can I Do With a Bachelor’s Degree In Sociology?
What Can I Do With a Bachelor’s Degree In Sociology?
According to a recent report by the American Sociological Association students who graduated with a BA in sociology found employment in a diverse range of fields including management, marketing, sales, research institutes, and governmental services. Furthermore, among those in the report who said that sociology was closely related to their field of work, nearly two-thirds reported being very satisfied with their jobs.
Transferable Skills
- Communication skills, or the ability to express oneself in both verbal and written form.
- Interpersonal skills, including the ability to share leadership and responsibility, work cooperatively, and get along with co-workers.
- Leadership, or the ability to influence and effectively teach others.
- Analytical skills, particularly problem-solving ability and sharp, critical thinking.
- Statistics and research design, particularly designing a study, coding and analyzing data, and reporting result
- Computer literacy, including familiarity with word processing, data analysis, and graphics.
- Cross-cultural understanding, especially regarding racial, ethnic, and gender differences in values, perceptions, and approaches to work.
- Ethical practice, or the motivation to achieve, and work hard and ethically.
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Marywood University Celebrating the Season by “Making Spirits Bright”
“Making Spirits Bright,” Marywood’s annual celebration of the holiday season through festive programming, community service, and spiritual opportunities, begins in November and continues through New Year’s Eve.
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Major Benefactors Recognized at Presidential Society Dinner
Trustee Emerita and Alumna Virginia Collins Shields '48 was awarded the 2023 Presidential Mission Medal, and new members were inducted into the Saint Alphonsus Society.
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Marywood University Offers Faith and Support to Israeli and Palestinian People
We ask the members of our Marywood community to pray for the Israeli and Palestinian people who have been impacted, for an end to the conflict, and for the establishment of a just peace that honors the dignity and humanity of all people.