Government white papers, Statistics Canada studies, market research analyses, reports on human rights abuses, even bestsellers by social observers like Richard Florida or Barbara Ehrenreich. Every day, sociologists and social anthropologists influence the direction society moves in. Governments, businesses and individuals rely on social scientists to measure, observe and report on our world, so they can make informed decisions.
Career prospects are varied because the fundamental skills taught in the program form the bedrock for many professions in many sectors, including:
- government researcher
- journalist
- social worker
Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in arts and public administration or professional programs such as social work or law.