Sociology

What Can I Do With This Major?

Check out specific job titles, work places and links to related professional organizations:

Internships

The following are examples of locations where students in Sociology have completed internships. The data is from the UC Davis Exit Survey, completed by students who have graduated in the past years. If you're a student thinking about participating in an internship, this list is a great place to start your search.

Internship Sponsors
California Civic Engagement Project
Crocker Art Museum
Davis Joint Unified School District
Japan Children's Home Internship Program
Kevin Knutson, Attorney at Law
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
League of United Latin American Citizens
Social Science Research Council
Solano County Public Defender's Office
University Retirement Community
Yolo County Public Defender's Office

Employment

The table below includes examples of organizations and job titles of graduates who entered the workforce. This list is not exhaustive; it is meant to provide basic guidance to upcoming graduates looking to enter the workforce. An organization and job title may appear more than once if multiple graduates have been hired. Check out this diverse list of jobs, and then use it to start your own search.

Companies Position
Active Wellness Human Resources and Payroll Assistant
Behavioral & Educational Strategies & Training (B.E.S.T.) Behavioral Technician
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP Administrative Assistant
California Coverage & Health Initiatives Program Assistant
California Democratic Party Accounting Associate
California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) Advisor
ChildNet Youth and Family Services In-Home Support Counselor
CommuniCare Health Centers Youth and Family Specialist
Harder+Company Community Research Research Assistant
Haskins & Associates, APC Administrative Assistant
Intercare Therapy, Inc. Behavior Interventionist
Mastagni Holstedt, APC Legal Assistant
Napa Valley College Police Officer
Native American Health Center Accounting Assistant
OPSWAT Cyber Security Specialist
San Mateo County Community College District Program Services Coordinator
Sequoia Union High School District Paraprofessional Educator
Stanford University Haas Center for Public Service Cardinal Service Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
Techtronic Industries (TTI) Field Sales and Marketing Representative
TRIO Upward Bound Cosumnes River College Administrative Assistant
Twilio University Relations Coordinator
Vacaville Unified School District Paraprofessional Educator
WEAVE Inc. Bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant
Woodland Community College Interim Executive Assistant to the Vice President
Youth Employment Partnership Work Experience Counselor