TxState Sociology Department
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Career Information: What Can I Do With A Degree In Sociology?A degree in sociology opens the door to a wide range of career paths and opportunities for making a meaningful impact in society. B.A. and B.S. graduates of our programs can pursue roles in social research, data analysis, public policy, education, community development, human resources, and criminal justice, among many others. With strong analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills, sociology majors are well-equipped to work in government agencies, non-profits, healthcare, and corporate sectors.
Career Exploration
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Experiential Learning Major MapsAn experiential major map is a comprehensive plan at TXST that highlights co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to help students explore the major, reflect on relevant careers, and gain practical experience. Each major map is organized by Texas State's four strategic pillars: advance your academic journey, expand your personal and social development, enrich your practical competence, and elevate your career and professional development.
University Libraries offers career-related databases as well.
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CareerOneStop This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive website for exploring career options, performing self-assessments on skills and interests, resumes and cover letters, interview preparation, and job searching.
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Job & Career Accelerator This link opens in a new windowCareer exploration and job search tool. Contains detailed occupation profiles and provides resources for resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and networking.
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LearningExpress Library This link opens in a new window
Interactive skill building and practice exams for GMAT, LSAT, GRE, MCAT, TExES, TOEFL, ACT, NCLEX-RN, military service, and civil service. Many resources are also available in Spanish.
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LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
Tutorials for popular software tools and professional development, from beginner to advanced skill levels. Current.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new windowCareer exploration tool describing the nature of the work, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects for a wide range of occupations.
Professional Organizations
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American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education. (AAHHE)Represents professional academics, researchers, educators, and students in the United States of America and focuses on issues affecting Hispanics in higher education. It functions as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership society.
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Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) was established in 1986 with a founding membership of eighteen institutions. Today, HACU represents more than 500 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain and U.S. school districts.
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Latina/o Studies Association (LSA)non-profit organization that fosters community, supports research, and advocates for the field. Another key organization is the Latin American Studies Association (LASA), the world's largest association for the study of Latin America, which includes a dedicated Latinx Studies Section focused on U.S. Latinx communities and their transnational connections.
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Latin American Studies Association (LASA)The Latinx Studies Section is open to all LASA members and anyone interested in promoting research, teaching and advocacy on US Latinx communities.
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National Association for Chicana and Chicano StudiesThe National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies is the academic organization that serves academic programs, departments and research centers.
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Texas Association for Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE)Dedicated to the improvement and advancement of education and employment opportunities for Latinos/Hispanics/Chicanos in higher education. Our purpose is to provide state, regional, and local forums for the discussion of topics related to LatinX's/Hispanics/ChicanX's and to actively engage in building networks with individuals/organizations focused on securing changes in laws and policies that are detrimental to our constituencies. Moreover, because TACHE is the mecca of Latino success in Texas, we take pride in providing educational advocacy, cultural recognition and promotion. mentorship, fellowship, networking, and academic opportunities to our members and comunidad.
Latinx Research, Professional, and Academic Associations
CDC Hispanic Health | Minority Health
Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club
Hispanic Policy Network (HPN) is a staff and faculty organization committed to the improvement of higher education for Hispanics. Their goal of educational advocacy, networking, recruitment, retention, scholarship assistance, culture promotion and working atmosphere help to create a warm and supportive campus climate for our Hispanic/Latino Students.
Hispanic Alumni Association connects and mobilizes Hispanic alumni to strengthen and expand the opportunities for current and prospective students to succeed at Texas State and to establish closer contact between the University and Hispanic Alumni.
Underrepresented Student Advisor Council (USAC) is a programming and leadership development council comprised of various recognized Texas State student organizations. USAC welcomes and supports organizations whose membership includes persons from groups which have been, and continue to be underrepresented in higher education.