Internships and Careers

Join our sociology and anthropology graduates in success

100% of the class of 2023 reported landing a job or enrolling in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Sociology and Anthropology

Contact Information

Deja McClellan
Law and Public Service Career Pathway Leader
dmcclellan@lakeforest.edu
847-735-6233

One Major, Multiple Paths

A degree in Sociology and Anthropology can open up a variety of opportunities. Here's a sample of job titles our newest graduates have held in the last five years:

Applied Behavioral Analysis Clinical Associate
Behavioral Therapist
Correctional Officer
Design Researcher
Admissions Counselor
Interpretive Naturalist
Project Manager
Protective Services Caseworker
Student Needs Facilitator
Teacher

Where our graduates land

Our students have completed an internship or landed a job with high-profile organizations in and beyond Chicago.

Our most recent graduates have interned at or joined the ranks of these companies in the last five years:

AbbVie
Aon
Autism Home Support Services
CDW
Conifer Research
Dunes Learning Center
James R. Jordan Foundation
Northwestern University
PEAK6
WorldChicago

Advancing their studies

Sociology and Anthropology graduates have also furthered their studies through graduate programs across the country. We set our students up for success so they can enroll in diverse programs such as this sample of degrees pursued by recent graduates:

Juris Doctor (Georgetown University Law Center)
Master of Arts in International Studies (University of San Francisco)
Masters of Science in Education in Adult and Higher Education (Northern Illinois University)
Master of Science, Library and Information Science (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Master of Social Work (Loyola University Chicago)

A Lake Forest College education is built for the future. All students are equipped with the most sought-after professional skills: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and an understanding of human society and cultures. Our interdisciplinary curriculum sets our graduates apart as competitive and uniquely qualified candidates who are eager to take on the challenges presented in today's professional world. Learn more about how our students turn their passions into a career on our Success Stories and Outcomes page.

Success Stories and Outcomes

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Being involved in as many leadership opportunities as I could while attending Lake Forest College not only allowed me to grow individually, but also professionally. I have learned the importance of having confidence in your ideas, while also trusting others in working as a team.

Samantha Dolatowski '22, Kit Development Coordinator at Hand2Mind

Samantha's journey isn't the only way to make it at Lake Forest College. Our career pathways offer a multitude of different ways to take advantage of the education here as well as the opportunities after graduation.

Career Pathways

Our Sociology and Anthropology graduates...

Design and execute

a research project on social phenomena involving human subjects

Apply sociological and anthropological

insights and principles

Understand core ideas:

sociological imagination and cultural relativism

Actively challenge existing systems,

structures, and policies of racism and inequality

Networking and Career Preparation

Learn more about the Forester Network

Our students have opportunities to engage with professionals working in various fields of interest and build meaningful connections before graduation.

Lake Forest College students don't only get a fantastic education, but also hone applicable skills that employers are seeking in candidates.

Our career counselors ensure that our students are well prepared for whatever path they choose.

At Lake Forest College, you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals from a multitude of fields.

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