Community Development & Social Services Cluster

• Anthropology, B.A.

• Economics & Business B.A.

• Sociology and Anthropology, B.A.

• Sociology, B.A.

• Psychology - Behavioral Neuroscience Concentration, B.A.

• Psychology - Psychological Services Concentration, B.A.

• Psychology - Psychology Specialist Concentration, B.A.

• Religion, B.A.

• Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, B.A.

The following are just a few courses that you might consider while exploring this cluster. Please note that course numbers and titles are subject to change. Consult the Course Catalog for current course information.

• ANT 101 - Cultural Anthropology (1)
• ANT 271 - Women, Men and Gender Roles in Cross-Cultural Perspective (1)
• SOC 101 - Sociological Thinking (1)OR SOC 102 - Topics in Sociological Thinking (1) 
• GSS 171 - Gender, Power, and Identity (1)

General information about off-campus study, travel abroad, passport applications, and affiliated and non-affiliated study abroad programs are available from the Office of International and Off-Campus Studies. Students may participate in multiple off-campus study opportunities during their career at Cornell. In order to be eligible to participate in any off-campus study at Cornell, students must:

• have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (unless a higher grade point average is specified)
• be in good disciplinary standing with the college
• be in good financial standing with the college

• American Sociological Association Resources for Students

• International Sociological Association

• Society for the Study of Social Problems

• Civic Engagement Office 
  • Lunch Buddies
  • Justice for Our Neighbors
  • Alternative Breaks
• LEADs Program

• [alliance] (LGBT student organization)

• Black Awareness Cultural Organization (BACO)

• Chinese Experience

• DOORS (Disability Opportunity Outreach Resources Support)

• Eyes of the World

• GSS (Gender Safe Space)

• SSAMMOSA (Sikh, South Asian, Muslim, Middle East Organization for Support and Advancement)

• Union Latinx

• Third Wave Resource Group (feminist organization)

• AWB/ASB (Alternative Winter Break, Alternative Spring Break)

• Sustained Dialogue

• Deepwater (Bible Study)

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes

• Hillel

Recent internship sites:

• Behavior Technician, By Your Side, Shamburg, IL
• Creative Aging Program Intern, Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA
• Individualized Home Supports Practitioner, Bridges MN, Oakdale, MN
• KidsPoint Childcare Volunteer, Waypoint, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Practicum Psychologist Intern, Dundee Crown High School, Carpentersville, IL
• Program Development Intern, Al-Resalah School, Amman, Jordan
• Research & Operations Intern, Willis Dady Homeless Services, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Undergraduate Research Assistant, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL
• Youth Counselor, Four Oaks Bertram Campus, Cedar Rapids, IA

Job search resources:

• Job research tools

• Idealist.com 

• Americorps

• Lutheran Volunteer Corps

US Dept. of Labor resources:

• Occupational Outlook Handbook for Business and Finance majors
  
• O*NET Online

Ingenuity in Action Experiences and Funding:

• BCI Experiential Learning
• Additional off-campus studies scholarships

Use the “See Alumni” button on the Cornell College page on LinkedIn to view alumni by major, geographic location, industry, etc.

Alumni Careers

• Peace Corps Volunteer, Costa Rica and Paraguay 

• Resident Assistant, Willis Dady Homeless Services, Cedar Rapids, IA 

• Survey and Rail Crew, AmeriCorps, Utah Conservation Corps, Cedar City, UT

• San Antonio Police Department, San Antonio, TX

• Victim Advocate, Waypoint, Cedar Rapids, IA

• Youth Specialist, Foundation 2, Cedar Rapids, IA

• Project Manager, Meta-Culture, Bengaluru, India  

• Support Services Coordinator, Catherine McAuley Center, Cedar Rapids, IA 

• Industrial Director, Nova Medical Centers, Arlington, TX

• Administrative Assistant, The Trust for Public Land, St. Paul, MN

• Bilingual Community Resources Coordinator, Vera Court Neighborhood Center, Madison, WI
• Housing Administrative Coordinator, Porchlight, Inc., Madison, WI
• Community and Events Manager, Kendra Scott, Chicago, IL
• Human Resources Professional, Catelli Brothers Family of Foods, Collingswood, NJ
• Library Administrative Assistant, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA
• Employment Case Manager, Willis Dady Homeless Shelter, Cedar Rapids, IA

Should I earn a postgraduate degree?

This depends on your career goals and what you'd like to practice.

• Master’s programs are designed to expand and deepen the knowledge and skills acquired as an undergraduate.
• If you'd like to pursue additional education related to community development and social service, a Masters of Social Work (M.S.W.) program might be of interest to you. In preparation to apply to a M.S.W. program, embrace the spirit of the liberal arts, and take a variety of courses in a variety of subject areas and get engaged in human services work prior to applying to graduate school. Jobs, internships, and volunteer work will all be considered.
• Do you want to work in public schools, NGOs, private practice, or policy? Is it important to you to be licensed as a clinical social worker? In which state or states do you plan to live? These are all important factors to consider in applying to and choosing a program or graduate school.
• Doctoral or Ph.D. programs are generally designed for people primarily interested in research or careers in academia.
• If you're interested in learning more about advanced programs of study, make an appointment with the Berry Career Institute to discuss graduate school.