Psychology, Socilogy, ADMJ+ Careers
General Career Information Guide
Professional Associations in Social Science Fields
What Associations Do
A professional association offers a setting for members in the same profession to join together to network, stay abreast of what's new in the field and to share information. Association officers are active in legislation that regulates their profession or industry.
Association websites might also be helpful if you are only in the information-gathering phase of career information. You'll probably find an association or union for just about any occupation.
Here are a few examples of a variety of professional associations where you can gather information about your career choice. Associations are easily found on Google by searching for (name of career or occupation) AND "professional association"
- American Psychological AssociationGo to this section: Education and Career
Resources for students, teachers, and psychologists at all levels. - Major in Sociology from American Sociological AssociationASA has many different resources to help you decide if sociology is the best path for you and to get the most out of your sociology courses. Find out what skills employers look for and where sociology graduates are working.
Psychology Specific Career Resource Sample Book and Association
Career Paths in Psychology by Call Number: BF76 .C38 2017ISBN: 9781433823107Publication Date: 2016-09-01The chapters describe 30 different graduate-level careers for those holding a PhD, EdD, or PsyD in three distinct areas of endeavor: academia, clinical and counseling psychology specialized settings such as for-profit businesses, nonprofits, the military, and schools. Each chapter explores a different career, including typical daily activities, the approximate range of compensation, advantages and disadvantages of the career, opportunities for employment and advancement, and how to plan one's educational and professional experiences to prepare for this specialty- A Career in Sociology byCall Number: E-BookPublication Date: 2023Chapter One of this textbook is all about Sociology Careers.
