SOCIOLOGY

Major, Career & Job Hunting Information Online 8/2/2007

The resource listed below can help you find the information you need in order to make decisions about choosing a college major and/or occupation, getting experience, and identifying employers you may like to work for.  After exploring these resources, schedule an appointment with your career counselor at University Career Services, 993-2357, to discuss the decisions you are considering.

SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMS AT MASON _______________________________________________

• Exploring Majors– includes description of major, special skills and abilities needed to succeed, examples of job titles, examples of organizations that hire Sociology majors, resources for learning about the field, contacts.

• Academic Course Planning Form – Select the course Planning Form for the year that you entered Mason as a student.: B.A. Sociology

• Contacts
• Dr. Patricia Masters, pmasters@gmu.edu, Undergraduate Director, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, B 318 Robinson Hall, (703) 993-1440       
• Academic Advising Center, SUB I, 304, (703) 993-2470   
• Dr. Catherine McCormick, cmccorm1@gmu.edu, University Career Services, SUB 1, Room 348, (703) 993-2370

· Sociology Department   

LEARN ABOUT OCCUPATIONS AND CAREERS________________________________________

· What Can I do with a BA in Sociology? Click here to find out. 

• American Sociological Association          see the careers and jobs section

· Sociology Organizations and Associations, Virtual Library

· Socioweb – independent guide to sociological resources on the web

• O*NET Online - (In-depth information about occupations)  Type in Sociologist or similar occupational terms 
• Occupational Outlook Handbook (Social Scientists section)
• Resources available in University Career Library located in SUB1, room 348
• George Mason University Career Network (database of volunteers to talk with about their careers, for Mason students and alumni.)

GETTING EXPERIENCE BEFORE GRADUATION _______________________________________

• PatriotJobWeb – University Career Services 24/7 electronic job and internship database
• Internship Fair – each spring semester an internship fair is held at Mason
• Resources available in University Career Library located in SUB1, Room 348
• Internship & Co-op Opportunities for Undergraduates (American Mathematical Society)
• Types of Career Related Experience
• Idealist  - clearinghouse for jobs & internships in non-profits around the world
• Getting the Most from Your Internship Experience
• Prepare to Job Hunt (good information for getting experience as well – writing resumes, interviewing, etc.)

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL__________________________________________

• Careers in Sociology (American Sociological Association)
• Resources available in University Career Library located in SUB1, Room 348
• Petersons Educational Portal

PREPARE AND SEARCH FOR JOBS_________________________________________________

• Job Hunting Strategies
• PatriotJobWeb – University Career Services 24/7 electronic job and internship database
• Resources available in University Career Library located in SUB1, Room 348
• Preparing to Job Hunt
• Idealist  - clearinghouse for jobs & internships in non-profits around the world

· National Capitol Region 2-1-1 Database for Human Services in DC, MD, and No. Va

· Human Services Resource Guide for Fairfax County

· Virginia Statewide 2-1-1 Database for Human Services

· Jobs for Sociology Majors

· Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

· National Criminal Justice Association

· Internet Job Hunting Sites – Sociology

· JobWeb -  (see government, education, not-for-profit, paralegal)

· Federal Government Job Search