Decreasing the Leak from the Sociology Pipeline: Social and Cultural Capital to Enhance the Post-Baccalaureate Sociology Career

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January, 2009

Authors:

Mary S. Senter

Nicole Van Vooren

Roberta Spalter-Roth

Obtaining a job relevant to the discipline is a critical piece of the sociological pipeline. This brief examines how sociology departments can increase their majors’ chances of obtaining jobs that match their sociological skills through on-the-job training and networking activities, scholarly socialization, and mentoring.

Audiences: Current Members, Department Leaders, Teaching Faculty
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