What is the discipline of sociology?

Table of Contents:

1. What is the discipline of sociology?
2. Where did sociology first appeared as a formal discipline?
3. What jobs can I get if I study sociology?
4. How much do sociology majors make?
5. Can you teach with a sociology degree?
6. Can you become a lawyer with a sociology degree?

What is the discipline of sociology?

Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions.

Where did sociology first appeared as a formal discipline?

western Europe

What jobs can I get if I study sociology?

Jobs directly related to your degree include:

• Advice worker.
• Community development worker.
• Further education teacher.
• Higher education lecturer.
• International aid/development worker.
• Policy officer.
• Secondary school teacher.
• Social researcher.

How much do sociology majors make?

The median annual wage for sociologists was $83,420 in May 2019. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $46,920, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $141,770.

Can you teach with a sociology degree?

With a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, graduates can move into teaching positions in elementary and secondary schools with the proper teacher certification. Some students explore their interest in teaching and gain experience by applying to Teach for America.

Can you become a lawyer with a sociology degree?

Sociology offers great training for careers in law, the criminal justice system, and the government. Sociology graduates can immediately take jobs in the government, work in law firms, or go on to graduate school in law or public policy.