Students in class
Sociology, BA

Careers

A USF sociology degree is useful for a variety of fields. Many of our graduates go on to work in criminology, education, globalization, and diversity. 

Employers

A partial list:

  • Always Designing for People
  • Boys & Girls Club
  • Cutwater
  • Five Keys Schools and Programs
  • Fragomen
  • Institute on Aging
  • La Casa de Las Madres
  • New York University
  • No More Tears at San Quentin State Prison
  • Pacific Nursing & Rehab Center
  • Plank
  • Post University
  • Stanford University, School of Medicine
  • The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR)
  • Youth Guidance
Phia Halleen

Phia Halleen ’22

I work in youth development and tobacco control policy, where I wear many hats as a project/program coordinator. My sociology degree set me up for success in both my research and applied knowledge in the field.”

Phia Halleen ’22

Internships

A partial list:

  • California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Board of Parole Hearings
  • California Department of Education
  • Foodwise
  • Housing Rights Committee SF
  • No More Tears
  • SF Division of Adult Parole Operations
  • San Francisco Rising
  • Tenants Together
  • The African American Policy Forum
  • US Pretrial Services (San Francisco Offices)

Job Titles

A partial list:

  • Administrative Associate
  • Admissions Associate
  • Business Immigration Analyst
  • Care Coordinator
  • Care Manager
  • Centric District Manager
  • Donor Services Specialist
  • Family Advocate
  • Media Planner
  • Program Director
  • Recruiting Coordinator and Executive Operations
  • Senior Youth Specialist
  • Site Director
  • Social Services Assistant