Sociology -- More About Sociology -- What Can You Do?

Anything! The skills we offer in terms of data collection and analysis are useful in a large range of occupations, from medical research to journalism, from administration to marketing. Many of our students choose careers in human and social services or criminal justice. You should know that employers in all of these fields prefer to hire individuals with a degree in sociology.

Individuals trained in the sociological perspective have a greater understanding of the social context in which human behavior and social problems take place. In order to better understand this context, your education at SUNYIT takes place on and off campus. The sociology program provides students numerous opportunities to work collaboratively with professors on research and writing projects, or to try out career paths through an internship.

In these ways, students can engage intellectual ideas in a practical setting and make meaningful connections between classroom learning and the real world that makes them more attractive on the job market. Employers appreciate the practical experience our students can bring to the workplace.