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What do Michelle Obama, Rev. Martin Luther King, Joe Theisman, Robin Williams, and Ronald Reagan all have in common? They ALL have degrees in sociology!

So what can you do with a degree in sociology? Start your search here at UAB. To talk about professional opportunities in sociology, make an appointment with Chris Biga, director of the undergraduate psychology program. You can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (205) 934-8408.

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Career Paths

Below you'll find some of the many careers you can pursue with a degree in sociology.

Human Services

  • Counseling
  • Advocacy
  • Case Management
  • Community Relations
  • Testing/Assessment
  • Non-Profit Management
  • Crisis Work
  • Grant Writing
  • Volunteer Coordination

Environmental
Sociology

  • Advocacy/Lobbying
  • Recreation Planning
  • Land and Water Conservation
  • Ecotourism
  • Environmental Education
  • Research

Business

  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Management
  • Market and Consumer Research
  • Consulting

Law

  • Prosecution or Defense
  • Nonprofit or Public Interest
  • Mediation
  • Legal Aid
  • Mediation

Government

  • Demography
  • Policy Analysis
  • Urban/City Planning
  • Social Statistics
  • Program Development
  • Public Administration
  • Research

Social Science Research

  • Statistics
  • Research
  • Policy or Program Analysis
  • Information Sourcing
  • Demographics
  • Market Research

Criminal Justice

  • Rehabilitation
  • Victim Services
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Probation and Parole
  • Law Enforcement
  • Prevention Programming

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Chris F. Biga

Teaching Associate Professor; Director of Undergraduate Studies
Faculty Profile
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(205) 934-8408