Explore: Sociology & Social Work

Possess empathy for others, an appreciation for diversity, and an interest in social change
Be service oriented, emotionally mature, objective and sensitive to others
Use active listening and social perceptiveness skills needed to evaluate, assess and treat behavioral and affective disorders of patients/clients
Possess thorough knowledge of human behavior and performance as well as knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions

Volunteer at hospitals, soup kitchens, battered women homes, literacy programs, or other social service agencies to gain experience
Join the Association of Student Social Workers or the Sociology Club
Become an active member of Phi Alpha Honor Society and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society

Explore career options
Behavior Specialist	Occupational Therapist
Career Counselor	Parole Officer
Case Worker	Professor of Social Work/Sociology
Child, Family & School Social Worker	Rehabilitation Counselor
Clinical Sociologist	Social & Community Service Manager
Educational, Vocational & School Counselor	Social Services Manager
High School Guidance Counselor	Social Worker
Marriage & Family Therapist	Sociologist
Medical and Public Health Specialist	Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselor
Mental Health Counselor

Employers of MC Alumni
Bannum Place of Jackson	Mercy Ministries of America
Baptist Children's Village	Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Boswell Regional Clinic	Mississippi Dept of Human Services
CARES Behavioral Health System	Mississippi State Hospital
Community Behavioral Health	Public School Districts
Compass Intervention Center	River Region Health System
Department of Public Welfare	Southeast Louisiana Hospital
Gilmore Memorial Hospital	The Abiding Journey
Haven House Family Shelter	University of Mississippi Medical Center
Hinds Community College	Veterans Affairs
LIFT, Inc	Warren-Yazoo Mental Health

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