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Clark University
Department of
Sociology

Careers and Internships

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What can I do with a degree in sociology?

Because of the emphasis placed upon critical thinking, analytic and communicative skills, and methodological training, students majoring in sociology are well equipped to enter a variety of occupations, such as marketing, academia, and government, as well as to pursue advanced degrees at professional and graduate schools, studying law, medicine, business, and more.

Career Fields

  • Social work
  • Community organizing
  • Nonprofit management
  • Higher education
  • Elementary, middle, or secondary school teaching
  • Counseling
  • Mental health care
  • Public health advocacy and policymaking
  • Nonprofit development

Where do Clark Sociology majors and minors intern?

Where do Clark Sociology majors attend graduate school?

Where do Clark Sociology alumni work?

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Career and Internship Opportunities for Sociology Majors

Clark’s Career Connections Center can help you develop a plan for pursuing your career goals.  Also check out ClarkCONNECT, which links you with alumni mentors and employers, and Handshake, Clark’s online job search website.

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Clark Funding for Undergraduate Internships and Research

Each year, the Sociology Department awards the Ross Social Justice Fellowship, which provides $2,500 for a student to do an internship or research in a social justice organization. Clark also offers other funding opportunities while you pursue your project or internship. Visit the Career Connections Center in the Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center.

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Contact Information

Department of Sociology

Contact Us

  • Jefferson Academic Center, Room 401
    950 Main Street
    Worcester, MA 01610

  • 1-508-793-7243
  • 1-508-793-7754 (Fax)
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