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. Popular placements include the district attorney’s office, the California Coalition for Women Prisoners, Fresh Lifelines for Youth, the Veterans Equity Center, Causa Justa, API Equality, and SF Rising.
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 ’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
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
Intern in Washington, DC
You may choose to participate in an internship program in Washington, D.C. You'll use what you've learned in the classroom to help address real-world problems.
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)