Setting You Up For Success
We're dedicated to making sure that you are well-prepared to navigate the job market with confidence. In addition to providing resources that help you prepare for graduation, we offer guidance and support to maximize your potential for success in your chosen career path. Explore this page to learn about potential career paths and find job search resources.
Career Paths in Sociology, Criminology and Anthropology
Common careers for sociology graduates:
- Community Development
- Law Enforcement
- Probation Counselor
- Social Work
- Victim Advocacy
Common careers for sociology graduates:
- 4-H Program Coordinator
- Community Health Worker
- Disability Services Specialist
- Economic Policy Manager
- Housing Specialist
Common careers for sociology graduates:
- Behavioral Specialist
- Community Health Worker
- Drug Diversion Case Manager
- DHS Child Protection Specialist
- In-Home Family/Youth Caseworker
- Substance Abuse Therapist
- Victim Support Case Manager
Common careers for criminology graduates:
- Case Manager
- Child Protective Services
- Family Services
- Probation Counselor
- Social Work
- Substance Abuse Counselor
Common careers for sociology graduates:
- Business Services Coordinator
- Career Coach/Counselor
- Event Assistant
- Market Research Analyst
- Personnel Manager
- Policy Manager
- Project Manager
Common careers for sociology graduates:
- Community Program Manager
- Community Development Specialist
- Law Enforcement Liaison
- Family Attorney
- Police Officer
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Public Defender Investigator
Common careers for criminology graduates:
- Case Manager
- Child Protective Services
- Family Services
- Law Enforcement
- Lawyer
- Probation Counselor
- Public Safety
- Social Work
Common careers for sociology graduates:
- Analytic Methodologist
- Associate Professor
- Behavior Interventionist
- Criminal Intelligence Analyst
- Field Interviewer
- Investigations Analyst
- Market Research Specialist
- Research and Evaluation Associate
- Research Associate
Common careers for criminology graduates:
- Assistant Professor
- Court Records Researcher
- Crime Analyst
- Criminal Intelligence Analyst
- Investigative Research
- Legal Assistant
- Research Analyst
- Research Interviewer
Common careers for sociology graduates:
- Community Support Specialist
- Family Support Specialist
- Foster Care Caseworker
- High School Sociology Teacher
- Social Worker
- University Faculty
Common careers for criminology graduates:
- Correctional Officer
- Criminal Justice Teacher
- DARE Officer
- Family Support Specialist
- Training Director
- School Resource Officer
- University Faculty
Common careers for sociology graduates:
- Background Investigator
- Child Support Specialist
- Community Development Specialist
- Intelligence Research Specialist
- Social Researcher
Common careers for criminology graduates:
- Administrative Assistant for Courts
- Correctional Records Clerk
- Criminal History Auditor/Investigator
- Criminal Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Entry Operator
- Digital Crimes Investigator
- Police Records Technician
- Public Records Data Outreach
Criminal Justice Resources:
- Jobs in Corrections
- Officer.com
- Criminal Justice Profiles
- Minnesota Department of Corrections
- Wisconsin Department of Corrections
- Criminal Justice USA
- Criminal Justice Career Center
- FBI
- CIA
General Resources:
- U.S. Census Bureau (Jobs by field/state)
- USA Jobs (Federal government)
- Entry level jobs for college graduates
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Jobwire
- Land It!
- University of St. Thomas
- Minnesota Job and Internship Fair
- Indeed
- College Recruiter
- Top 500 Employers
Government Resources:
- State of Minnesota Jobs
- State of Wisconsin Jobs
- USA Jobs
- Public Service Careers
- Partnership for Public Service
- Social Science Jobs in the Federal Government
Non-Profit and Human Resources