“I was encouraged to trust my learning agility as I fostered my curiosity about teaching sociology. I was encouraged to lead from my position, consider my relative privilege, and believe in myself. I know my career would not be the same if it wasn’t for that initial encouragement. The world needs more sociologists.”

Brooke Petit ’14
Senior Manager of Knowledge Services, United Philanthropy Forum

“A major in Sociology extends far beyond what you learn in the classroom. “

Ciara O’Donnell ’11
PreMed Advising Program, Northeastern University
Ph.D. Candidate, Northeastern University 

“While at PC, my sociology courses were my favorite, and shaped how I look at and move through the world.”

Meghan O’Connor ’18
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, post-graduate Physician Assistant program

“I credit my PC classes on a major part of how I am able to meet my clients on their path and journey toward self growth.”

Abigail Pruchnicki ’22
Limited Permit Psychotherapist

“One thing I learned in my sociology and anthropology classes that really stuck with me is how closely linked the economy is to social class, poverty, and crime and law.”

Alex Bezek ’14
Non-Profit Management, Boston

“My career has taken a turn I never thought it would when I graduated PC, but I feel as though I use my sociology minor every day!”

Shannon Sullivan ’21
Community Development Planner, Central Mass. Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)