Tips for Entry
Sociology students who plan to become college teachers should subscribe to the Chronicle of Higher Education (https://chronicle.com) to learn about trends in higher education and to access job listings.
To learn more about the field, read:
- American Sociological Review (https://www.asanet.org/research-and-publications/journals/american-sociological-review)
- Teaching Sociology (https://www.asanet.org/research-and-publications/journals/teaching-sociology)
- Journal of Applied Social Science (https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jax)
Conduct information interviews with sociologists and ask them for advice on preparing for and entering the field.
Join the American Sociological Association (ASA) and other professional associations to take advantage of training and networking resources, industry publications, and employment opportunities. Members of the ASA receive access to job listings, discounts on publications and conferences, networking opportunities, and other resources.
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