Post-Graduation Resources

Whether you're planning for graduate school or looking for a job after graduation, it's important to begin researching your options early in your undergraduate career. Here are some resources to get you started. In addition, be sure to review the UCSC Career Center resources and events.

Graduate School:

• Graduate School Requirements Comparison Chart
  • Click on the link above to access an excel sheet that contains a comparison of application requirements for a variety of graduate schools programs in sociology or a related field. Use the sheet tabs at the bottom to view MA and PhD programs in sociology and the following related fields: social work, criminology, education, environment, medicine, migration/immigration, politics, quantitative, social psychology, and social change.
• American Sociological Association (ASA) Careers in Sociology Booklet
• "So you think you want to go to graduate school?" Info Guide
• UC Graduate Programs Guide
• UCSC Career Center Graduate School Info
• UCSC GRE Info
• GRE and Practice Questions
• Kaplan GRE Prep
  • Kaplan Tuition Assistance Program
• GRE Prep through Magoosh
• Sociology's Letter of Recommendation Tips and Guidelines
• General Letter of Recommendation Guide
• Online Clinical Master of Social Work Programs
• Law School Info

Career Exploration and Resources:

• Career Options for Sociology Majors
• Career Guidance for Sociology Students at UCSC
• What Can I Do With This Major?
• UCSC Career Center Sociology Career Guide
• I'm Graduating, Now What? (Full powerpoint presentation from the Sp19 Capstone Course)
• UC Alumni at Work
• UCSC Career Center Major and Career Exploration
• Career Advice Network (CAN)
• Career Assessments
• Career Planning Guide
• LinkedIn Learning Professional Development
• NACE Career Readiness
• Careers, Skills, and Resources
• Resume & Cover Letter
  
  • ASA Cover Letter Template
  • ASA Resume Template
  • How to Write a Resume Tips
  • How to Write the Five Sections of Your Resume
  • Functional Resume Format: How-to Tips & Templates  
  • Top Resume Formats
  • Resume Examples for Different Careers
  • Cover Letter 101: Everything you need to get started  
  • Cover Letter Examples: Write the Perfect Cover Letter  
• Online Databases for Career Overview
• What Are They Doing with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology
• What Can I Do With This Major?
• American Sociological Association (ASA) Job Bank
• American Sociological Association (ASA) Careers in Sociology Resources
• American Sociological Association (ASA) Preparing for a 21st Century Job Hunt with a BA in Sociology
• Bureau of Labor Employment Projections
• Monterey Bay Career Connect

Other Opportunities:

• Transitional Programs and Overseas Opportunities