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Sociology (Career) Pathways
This series focuses on presentations by professionals and alumni who share with students their experiences at work, and who will also share tips with students about how to successfully navigate the labor market.
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, current Senior Associate Vice President at Sac State, discusses strategies to become competitive when applying for local, state, and federal jobs, and ways to begin the process of looking for government jobs.
, Manager at the California Department of Social Services - Immigrant Integration Branch in California, shares her experience working for the state and how she is using her sociology degree on her job at the state. View Laura's Notes Here.
discussed the process of considering and applying for a graduate program, in general and in Sociology at Sac State.
discussed their current jobs, career paths, and how they are using their sociology degree in their current positions.
- Check out the Photobooth photos as well:
, on the process of applying for federal jobs.
, Associate Professor of sociology at Santa Monica College, earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California Santa Barbara, and is an alumna of California State University Sacramento where she earned a B.A. in sociology. She discussed her educational path, and her recently co-authored a book titled, “Between Black and Brown: Blaxicans and Multiraciality in Comparative Historical Perspective.”
—as part of the Sociology Alumni Network-- provided a workshop on how to apply for state jobs.
, Sac State Lead Employer Relations/Internship & Professional Programs Coordinator at the Career Center, who discussed internship opportunities with students—especially for summer internship opportunities, including those with non-Sac State Community Partners. Learn about Handshake and other internship services available to Sac State students. Learn skills, build your network, and get work experience while still in college.
Alumni Spotlight
Learn more about Graduate Programs at Sac State with Sociology Alumni
- (Counseling)
- (Education, Leadership, and Policy Studies (Higher Education Leadership)
- (Social Work)