Sociology, Work and Family Studies Concentration, B.S.

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Sociology program at MTSU prepares graduates for careers in various fields, including aging/youth services, health services, community work, criminology/corrections, government services, and teaching. Graduates may also pursue careers in social research, personnel, industrial relations, journalism, and other related fields. Expertise in specific subjects, such as aging, adolescence, or crime and law, may be crucial for employment. Employers of MTSU alumni include government agencies, social service agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, and universities.

Program Outline

Careers:

Graduates can work in aging/youth services, health services, community work, criminology/corrections, government services, and teaching. Occupational fields also include social research, teaching, personnel, industrial relations, journalism, applied sociology or anthropology, religion, gerontology, foreign service, and social and cultural research. Expertise in a specific subject may be crucial to an employer, such as aging, adolescence, demography, community organization, crime and law, health care, marriage and family, sexuality, poverty, religion, work and occupations, and race and ethnic relations. Employers of MTSU alumni include Government/international agencies Social service agencies Non-profit organizations Businesses/consulting firms Universities and colleges Click here for more helpful career information