

About Us
The Department of Sociology is among the top-ranked sociology programs in the country and is placed in the top 100 in the world. We train students for a diversity of professions. Our Minor and Major programs provide maximum flexibility with minimal course requirements. Our new course-based Masters degree enables students to earn a higher degree and learn advanced skills within 8 to 12 months.
Approximately 30 percent of Canadians have a university degree – among them, more than 82 per cent are employed, which is higher than the national average. In a recent US study of employers, most indicated that a key determinant in hiring was "a demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems." Employers prioritized applicants who were skilled writers and speakers, could apply knowledge in real-world settings, and demonstrated an ability in complex problem solving. Students who pursue sociology degrees later report high job satisfaction. Most indicate that their job relates to their sociology training and that they apply the skills from their degree almost every day in work or community life.
Active listening
Adaptability
Analytical skills
Collaboration
Communication
Content knowledge
Coordinating
Creativity & Innovation
Critical Thinking
Cultural Competence
Decision-Making
Global and Social Awareness; Advocacy
Interpersonal Skills
Knowledge Translation
Leadership
Learning and Teaching Strategies
Monitoring
Numeracy
Oral, Written, and Media Communication
Organizational
Problem-solving
Project Management
Qualitative research skills
Quantitative research skills
Reading
Reading Comprehension
Reason and argument
Research and Program Evaluation
Research Skills
Research Technique
Resource and Time Management
Social Perceptiveness
Technical skills
Written Communication Skills
Aboriginal Affairs officer
Aboriginal Liaison Officer
Abuse / Crisis Counsellor
Academic Advisor
Actuary
Addictions Counsellor
Administrative Assistant
Adoption Counsellor
Affirmative Action Worker
Airport Security Screening Officer
Alternative Health Therapist
Alumni Relations Officer
Armed Forces Officer
Arts Administrator
Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologists
Author/Writer
Bailiff
Behavioural therapist
Border Services Officer
Business consultant
Business Development Officers & Market Researchers
Bylaw Enforcement Officer / Peace Officer
Career consultant
Case Worker
Census Analyst
Census Field Officer
Charitable organization director
Child and Youth Worker
Child Development Worker
Child welfare worker
Civil Liberties Advocate / Lobbyist
Civil Rights Analyst
Civil Service Administrator
Claims Adjuster
Coast Guard
College and Vocational Instructors
Communications Manager
Community Development Worker
Community Justice Coordinator
Community Organizer
Community Outreach Worker
Community Relations officer
Conservators and Curators
Consumer Researcher
Controlled Substance Specialist
Copywriter
Coroner
Corporate/Commercial Lawyer
Correctional Service Officer
Counselling
Court Administrator / Clerk
Court Liaison
Crime Analyst
Crime Prevention Specialist
Crime Scene Investigator
Crime Scene Technician
Criminologist
Crown Witness Coordinator
Cultural Artifact Specialist
Cultural Interpreter
Cultural Resource Specialists
Curriculum Developer
Data Analyst
Data Entry Manager
Data Scientist
Demographer
Detective
Development Aide
Development Analyst
Developmental Service Worker
Disability case manager
Disaster Response Manager
Diversity consultant
Diversity Trainer
Drug Enforcement Agent
Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
Economic Development Officer
Editor
Education Administrator
Education Policy Analyst
Educator
Elementary School Teachers
Emergency Preparedness Analyst
Environmental Sociologist
Ethics Advisor
Ethnographer
Evaluation Officer
Event Manager
Family Court Support Worker
Field Interviewer
Financial Advisors
Fingerprint Specialist
Foreign Service Worker
Forensic Scientist
Fraud Investigator
Fundraising Coordinator
Gallery Professionals
Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered Service Worker
Gerontologist
Grant Researcher
Group Home Programmer
Group Home Workers
Health and Social Politics Researcher
Health Care Administrator
Health Care Policy Analyst
Health Empowerment Educator
Health Outreach Worker
Homeless/Housing Support Worker
Human Resources Specialist
Human Rights Officer
Humanitarian Aid Worker
Immigrant Settlement Worker
Immigration Agent
Import Specialist
Index an Reference Officer, Legislative Assembly
Indigenous Relations Lead
Inmates Records Coordinator
Insurance Agent
Intergovernmental Affairs Officer
International Development Officer
International relations
Investigator
Journalist
Judge
Juvenile Counsellor
Labor Relations Specialist
Law Enforcement/Police Officer
Lawyer
Legal Arbitrator
Legal Assistant
Legal Consultant
Legal Researcher
Legal Secretary
Legislative Assistant
Librarian
Market Research Analyst
Marriage / Family Counselling
Mediator
Medical Sociologist
Mental Health Worker
Merchandising Coordinator
Military Officer
Multiculturalism Educator
Museum Curator
Occupational Therapist
Parking Enforcement Officer
Parole Officer
Penologist
Personnel Coordinator
Policy and Data Analyst
Political Aide
Political Campaign Worker
Politician
Polygraph Specialist
Post-Secondary Education Administrator
Post-Secondary Recruitment Worker
Postal Service Investigator
Pre-trial Services Officer
Prison Classification Interviewer
Private Investigator
Private Security
Probation Officer
Production Manager
Professor
Project Manager
Public Health Educator
Public Health Inspector
Public Opinion Analyst
Public Policy Analyst
Public relations coordinator
Public Safety Officer
Publishing Officers
Quality Control Manager
RCMP Constable
Real Estate Agent
Records and Registration Officer
Recreation Coordinator
Refugee and Settlement Worker
Rehabilitation Consultant
Report Writer
Researcher
Residential Planning Worker
Resource Development Officer
Rural Development Manager
Sales Manager
School Counsellor
School Resource Officer
Security Manager
Serologist
Settlement Worker
Social Assistance Advocate
Social Housing Coordinator
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Social Planning Officer
Social Program Coordinator
Social science statistician
Social Survey Researcher
Social Welfare Research Officer
Social Worker
Sociologist
Special Education Teacher
Speech Writer
Street/Youth Outreach Worker
Student Advocate
Student services counsellor
Supplies Officer
Support Worker
Survey Interviewer
Systems Analyst
Teacher
Technical Writer
Transportation Inspector
Travel Agent
Union Communications Specialist
University Admissions Officer
Urban / Regional Planner
Victim Advocate
Victim Services Worker
Where to find us:
Department of Sociology
5-21 HM Tory Building
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Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2H4
Phone: (780) 492-5234
General Office Hours:
M-F 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
Closed 12-1pm
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