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Examples of Potential Employers - Undergraduate

Employer Name Preferred Qualifications What do they do Website Notes
SOCIAL SERVICES
Government
National Agencies with Local Placements
Americorps Varies Various
Federal Government (USAjobs.gov) Varies Various
Local Agencies
City of Houston Varies, most higher level positions require a bachelor's degree Various Houston Health Department, Housing and Community Development, Department of Neighborhoods, Parks and Recreation
Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults Varies, most higher level positions require a bachelor's degree Various
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Varies, most higher level positions require a bachelor's degree Various
Law Enforcement
Houston Police Department Some college plus additional training Police and correctional facility
Harris County Sheriff's Office Some college plus additional training Police and correctional facility
Federal Detention Center Houston Varies, typically at least some college Correctional facility
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Varies, typically at least some college Corrections and parole
(See Idealist.org for a job bank with a comprehensive listing of current job openings.)
AIDS Foundation Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions AIDS services and advocacy
Alliance for Multicultural Community Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Community aid to immigrant families
American Red Cross Greater Houston Chapter Bachelor's degree for some higher level jobs Public health services
Assistance League of Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Family social services
Avondale House Bachelor's degree for most positions Autism services and resources
Becoming One Community Foundation Bachelor's degree for most positions Services for formerly incarcerated individuals
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Bachelor's degree for most positions, preferrably in a social science Youth development
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Youth development
Buckner Children and Family Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Family and adoption services
Cenikor Foundation Bachelor's degree for most positions; some require LCDC certification Treatment for substance abuse and behavioral problems
Change Happens At least some college for most positions Social services for homeless and at-risk youth
Cheyenne Center Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Facility Bachelor's degree for most positions, may need to seek LCDC certification Treatment services for substance abuse issues
Communities in Schools Bachelor's degree for most positions Educational services for at-risk youth
Community Family Centers Bachelor's degree for most positions Community center
Covenant House Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Housing and services for abandoned and abused children
DePelchin Children's Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Adoption, foster care, and mental health services
El Centro de Corazón Bachelor's degree for most positions Health and early childhood development clinic
Family Services of Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Various family social services
Fifth Ward Enrichment Program Incorporated (FWEP) Bachelor's degree for most positions Programming for at-risk male youth in the 5th ward
Fort Bend Partnership for Youth Bachelor's degree for most positions Mentorship program for juvenile delinquents and at-risk youth
Hatch Youth Bachelor's degree for most positions Social services and support for LGBTQ youth
Houston Alumni and Youth Center Varies Youth development for foster kids
Houston Area Urban League Bachelor's degree for most positions Community development
Houston Area Women’s Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Shelter and services for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse
Houston Center for Literacy Bachelor's degree for most positions Literacy, ESL, and GED courses
Houston Habitat for Humanity Bachelor's degree for most positions Charitable housing organization
Houston Health Foundation Bachelor's degree for most positions Public Health Projects
Houston Housing Authority Bachelor's degree for most positions Community housing programs
Julia C. Hester House Bachelor's degree for most positions Community center and social services
MDW Kids Bachelor's degree for most positions Youth development
Mental Health America of Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Mental health services and advocacy
Neighborhood Centers Bachelor's degree for most positions Community development
New Horizon Family Shelter Bachelor's degree for most positions Services and advocacy for victims of sexual abuse
Pace Youth Programs Bachelor's degree for most positions Social services for at-risk youth
Pathways Youth and Family Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Adoption and foster care services
Planned Parenthood Varies Family planning services
ResCare Bachelor's degree for most positions Services for people with disabilities
S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Youth Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Social service for at-risk youth
SER Jobs for Progress Bachelor's degree for most positions Job retraining and placement services
Spring Branch Community Health Center (SBCHC) Bachelor's degree for most positions Public health services
Spring Branch Family Development Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Community center
Summerhouse Bachelor's degree for most positions Programming for youth with intellectual disabilities
Teen and Family Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Treatment services for teens with substance abuse problems
Texas Network of Youth Services Varies Services for at-risk youth
The Beacon Bachelor's degree for most positions Services for homeless populations
The Bridge over Troubled Waters Bachelor's degree for most positions Services for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse
The Council on Recovery Bachelor's degree for most positions, may need to seek LCDC certification Outpatient treatment services for addiction
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Bachelor's degree in a social science for many positions Mental health services
The Launch Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Community social services and workforce training
The Menniger Clinic Bachelor's degree for most positions Psychiatric treatment facility
The Montrose Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Community center
The Right Step Alcohol & Drug Rehab Center Bachelor's degree for most positions, may need to seek LCDC certification Treatment services for substance abuse issues
Women's Outreach of Texas Crisis Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Aid to families in crisis
YMCA of Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for some higher level jobs Youth development
YWCA Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Family and youth development
Advocacy
(Many of these only have limited full-time positions.  There are many opportunities for internships.)
ACLU of Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for civil liberties
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for victims of domestic abuse
Air Alliance Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for the environment
Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with Alzheimer's disease
American Cancer Society Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with cancer
American Diabetes Association's Houston office Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with diabetes
American Heart Association Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for heart health
American Lung Association Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for lung disease
Attention Deficit Disorders Association - Southwest Region Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with attention deficit disorders
Autism Society Texas Gulf Coast Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with autism
Autism Speaks Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for families with children with autism
Big Little JC Association Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for medically dependent children
Body Love 4 All Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for body image
Bridgehaven Children's Advocacy Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Legal advocacy for child victims of abuse and neglect
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for families with children with cancer
Cherish Our Children International Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for at-risk youth
Child Advocates Bachelor's degree in sociology or related field Legal advocacy for child victims of abuse and neglect
Child Builders Bachelor's degree for most positions Services and advocacy to promote healthy development
Children 4 Tomorrow Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for child victims of emotional abuse
Children at Risk Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for at-risk kids
Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Children's advocacy
Children's Assessment Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for child victims of sexual assault
Deaf-Blind Multihandicapped Association of Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for deaf-blind individuals
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with depression and bipolar
Disability Rights Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with disabilities
Down Syndrome Association of Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with down syndrome
Easter Seals of Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with disabilities
Environment Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for the environment
Epilepsy Foundation of Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of Texas - Houston/Dallas/Fort Worth Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with epilepsy
Family to Family Network Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for children with disabilities
FEAT - Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with autism
Galveston Bay Foundation Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for natural resource preservation in the Galveston bay
Galveston-Houston Families Exploring Down Syndrome (GHFEDS) Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with down syndrome
Get Covered America Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for health insurance enrollment
Holocaust Museum Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Holocaust rememberance and awareness
Houston Advanced Research Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Environmental research
Houston Center for Independent Living Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with disabilities
Houston Deaf Network Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for deaf individuals
Houston Furniture Bank Bachelor's degree for most positions Assistance with furniture for needy families
Houston Peace and Justice Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for environmental justice
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for the elderly 
I'm Bully Free Bachelor's degree for most positions Anti-bullying advocacy
Isensee Foundation for Safe Police Response Bachelor's degree for most positions To provide law enforcement and professionals with training, techniques and equipment that will increase their ability to de-escalate mental health crises
Justice for Children Bachelor's degree for most positions Legal advocacy for child victims of abuse and neglect
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with leukemia and lymphoma
Lone Star Legal Aid Bachelor's degree for most positions Civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and familie
Lupus Foundation of America Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with Lupus
Mental Health America of Greater Houston (MHA) Bachelor's degree for most positions Mental health advocacy
MISSION Amigos de las Americas Bachelor's degree for most positions Facilitates cross-cultural volunteer opportunities for youth
Muscular Dystrophy Association Houston Office Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy and services for people living with muscular dystrophy disorders
My Veteren Community Bachelor's degree for most positions Help with transition to civilian life for veterans
NAACP Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for the rights of racial/ethnic minorities
National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with mental illness
National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with mental illness
National Kidney Foundation North Texas/West Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for kidney disease
OCD Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with OCD
Pride Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions LGBTQ rights advocacy
Pulmonary Hypertension Association Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with pulmonary hypertension
Reach for Kids Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for children with disabilities
Reach Unlimited Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America  Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with mental illness
Sewa USA Bachelor's degree for most positions Volunteer mobilization
Sickle Cell Assocition of Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with sickle cell anemia
Special Education Assistance Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for children with intellectual disabilities
Special Olympics Texas- Heart of East Texas Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy and programming for kids and youth with intellectual disabilities
Spina Bifida of Houston Gulf Coast Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with spina bifida
Stop Hunger Now Bachelor's degree for most positions World hunger issues
Tahirih Justice Center Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for immigrant women and against gender violence
Texas Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with visual impairments
Texas Campaign for the Environment Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for the environment
Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP)  Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for civil rights
Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for environmental justice
Texas Hands and Voices Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for deaf children
The Arc of Greater Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities
The Center Houston Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy and service for people with intellectual disabilities
Tourette Association - Texas Chapter Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people with tourette's syndrome
Transportation Advocacy Group Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for public transportation
Turner Syndrome Society Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for people living with Turner Syndrome; national office located in Houston
United Against Human Trafficking (UAHT) Bachelor's degree for most positions Coalition of organizations against human trafficking
Voices Breaking Boundaries Bachelor's degree for most positions Addressing social justice issues through art
Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights Bachelor's degree for most positions Advocacy for children of immigrants
Health Care Services
Baylor College of Medicine Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
CHI St. Luke's Health Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
DePelchin Children's Center Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Children's mental health care
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Bachelor's degree Blood donation system
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Public health department
Harris Health System Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
Houston Department of Health and Human Services Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Public health department
Houston Methodist Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
MD Anderson Cancer Center Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
Memorial Hermann Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
Shriners Hospitals for Children Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
Texas A&M University Health Science Center Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
Texas Children's Hospital  Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
Texas Heart Institute Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
Texas Medical Center Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Bachelor's degree for higher level jobs Hospital system
Higher Education Administration/Services
Houston Baptist University Bachelor's degree Higher education
Houston Community College Bachelor's degree Higher education
Lone Star College Bachelor's degree Higher education
Rice University  Bachelor's degree Higher education
San Jacinto College Bachelor's degree Higher education
Texas Southern University Bachelor's degree Higher education
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University of St. Thomas Bachelor's degree Higher education
CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
(There are too many firms in the Houston area to list.  See CollegeGrad.com for a job bank with a comprehensive listing.)
EDUCATION
Local School Districts
Aldine Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Alief Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Alvin Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Channelview Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Clear Creek Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Conroe Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Crosby Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Deer Park Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Fort Bend Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Friendswood Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Galena Park Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Houston Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Huffman Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Humble Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Katy Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Klein Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
La Porte Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Magnolia Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
New Caney Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Pasadena Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Pearland Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Sheldon Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Spring Branch Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Spring Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Tomball Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
Waller Independent School District Bachelor's degree, must obtain alternative teaching certification in Texas Public education
National/International Agencies 
AmeriCorps Varies, some programs require a Bachelor's degree Educational services
Go Abroad (and other similar placement agencies) Bachelor's degree plus TESOL certification ESL education
Peace Corps Most programs require a Bachelor's degree Education-track
Teach for America Bachelor's degree with 2.5 minimum GPA Education
Libraries
Harris County Public Library Bachelor's degree Library services
Houston Public Libraries Bachelor's degree
BUSINESS
(There are too many firms in the Houston area to list.  This list only includes those which are more directly relevant to sociology.  See CollegeGrad.com for a job bank with a comprehensive listing.)
Marketing Firms and Public Relations
11/11 Media Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Adcetera Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Adhere Creative Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Axiom Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Bonafide Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Bullpen Marketing Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Cake Communications Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Design at Work Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Digital Impact Agency Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Forthea Interactive Marketing Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Fuzion Agency Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Hollinden Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Integrate Agency Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
KGB Texas Communications Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Layerbit.com Marketing Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Love Advertising Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Mansfield Marketing Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Marion Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
MMI Agency Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Newton Design and Marketing Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Next Level Thinking Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Octagon Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
OWDT Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Pierpont Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
SGB Marketing Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Southeast Media Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Studio Brand Collective Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Tangelo Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
The Black Sheep Agency Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
The Lee Group Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
The PR Boutique Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Top Spot Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Unleaded Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Versa Creative Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
W Promote Bachelor's degree Marketing firm
Marketing Research
Aleedex Research and Consulting Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research
Berkeley Research Group Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research
CDS Community Development Strategies Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research
Connexion Research Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research
Creative Consumer Research Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research
Edelman Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research
Hexagroup Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research
Medical Research Consultants Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Private-sector research consultants
Plunkett Research Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research
Reconnaissance Market Research Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Marketing research
Sterling Associates  Bachelor's degree; preference for master's degree and experience with data analytics Non-profit marketing research
SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
Baylor College of Medicine Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Health research
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services Bachelor's degree Public health research
Houston Methodist Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Health research
MD Anderson Cancer Center Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Health research
Memorial Hermann Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Health research
Rice University  Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Academic research
Texas A&M University Health Science Center Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Health research
The Council on Recovery Bachelor's degree minimum, master's degree preferred; Require basic social science and statistics research skills Behavioral health research
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Health research
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Bachelor's degree; master's degree for higher level jobs Health research