When people interact…
form a group…
or work together…
they create relationships,
and eventually… culture.
Sociologists study interactions
between groups of people,
how human behavior changes over time,
and what makes organizations
and cultures succeed… or fail.
Sociologists collect survey data,
make observations, and perform interviews
to test their theories
about human social interactions.
They analyze the data
and present their findings
in written reports or presentations.
These social scientists may collaborate with…
and advise… policy makers,
other social scientists,
or groups that seek answers
to sociological issues.
Sociologists may focus their research
and study efforts in one of many social topics,
including health, education,
racial and ethnic relations, the labor market,
families, gender, poverty, crime, or aging.
Sociologists typically work
in an office full time.
They may travel to conduct research
or present their results at conferences.
Most positions require
a master’s degree or Ph.D.
Applied, clinical, and professional
master’s degree programs prepare graduates
to perform sociological research
in a professional setting.
Many students who complete
a Ph.D. in sociology
become college-level instructors.
Other Ph.D. graduates lead research
for non-profits, businesses, or government.
More entry-level positions in related fields,
such as social services, education,
or public policy…
may be obtained with
a bachelor’s degree in sociology.