Careers in Sociology
<h2>The Path to Your Dream Career</h2>
<p>Just a few of the many options include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Case Manager</li>
<li>Community and Non-profit Development</li>
<li>Community Organizer</li>
<li>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Roles</li>
<li>Early, Secondary, and Higher Education Professions</li>
<li>Health Administrator</li>
<li>Policy or Data/Research Analyst</li>
<li>Rehab Counselor</li>
<li>Social Worker</li>
<li>User Experience (UX) researcher</li>
<li>Victim Advocate</li>
<li>Youth and Family Counselor</li>
</ul>
<p>Or, many of our Sociology graduates use their skills to work in business, education, or health-related fields.</p>
<h2>Our Alumni in the Field</h2>
<p>Our alumni are leading the way at:</p>
<ul>
<li>Craig's Doors</li>
<li>Homeless Shelters</li>
<li>Victory Programs</li>
</ul>
<p>And they’re continuing their educations at:</p>
<ul>
<li>George Washington University</li>
<li>Merrimack College</li>
<li>Simmons University</li>
<li>UMass Boston</li>
<li>and more!</li>
</ul>
Mission
<p><strong>Mission:</strong></p>
<p>The Sociology program at Curry College offers students the opportunity to look at small-scale interactions of daily life and the large- scale organization and functions of social institutions in various settings and societies. Students gain insight into how the social world transcends individuals in historically evolving structural and cultural patterns. The program enables students to understand the influence of diversity (e.g., race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation) and inequality on their lives and the lives of others. These influences will be framed under the larger themes of social justice and global awareness, with an emphasis on social construction and the ways in which these constructions create boundaries that categorize, separate, advantage, or marginalize people. Using the knowledge gained from this perspective, students will better understand how people live together and give meaning to their own actions and attribute meaning to others’ actions. Students will be able to think critically about solutions to social problems in the United States and globally. Students will gain a deeper understanding and awareness about themselves and the wider world and acquire knowledge and skills that are useful personally and professionally (e.g., human services, social work, criminal justice, politics, and business). The program and its faculty encourage community service and internships.<strong></strong></p>
Sociology Learning Outcomes
<p><strong>1. Sociological Perspective/Lens:</strong><br />Explain how sociologists think about the social world and demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between individuals, communities, and the broader society.</p>
<p><strong>2. Theory and Methods:<br /></strong>Compare and contrast different methodologies and theoretical perspectives and articulate the relationship between sociological theory and sociological research, particularly as it relates to social problems.</p>
<p><strong>3. Social Justice and Diversity:</strong><br />Analyze social processes through which power is allocated and how this leads to privilege or marginalization.</p>
<p><strong>4. Professional Readiness:</strong><br />Demonstrate readiness to transition to professional or higher education endeavors.</p>