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When people interact…

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form a group…

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or work together…

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they create relationships,

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and eventually… culture.

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Sociologists study interactions

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between groups of people,

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how human behavior changes over time,

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and what makes organizations

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and cultures succeed… or fail.

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Sociologists collect survey data,

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make observations, and perform interviews

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to test their theories

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about human social interactions.

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They analyze the data

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and present their findings

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in written reports or presentations.

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These social scientists may collaborate with…

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and advise… policy makers,

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other social scientists,

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or groups that seek answers

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to sociological issues.

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Sociologists may focus their research

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and study efforts in one of many social topics,

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including health, education,

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racial and ethnic relations, the labor market,

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families, gender, poverty, crime, or aging.

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Sociologists typically work

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in an office full time.

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They may travel to conduct research

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or present their results at conferences.

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Most positions require

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a master’s degree or Ph.D.

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Applied, clinical, and professional

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master’s degree programs prepare graduates

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to perform sociological research

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in a professional setting.

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Many students who complete

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a Ph.D. in sociology

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become college-level instructors.

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Other Ph.D. graduates lead research

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for non-profits, businesses, or government.

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More entry-level positions in related fields,

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such as social services, education,

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or public policy…

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may be obtained with

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a bachelor’s degree in sociology.