Graduate success

Northwestern sociology graduates have careers as counselors, lawyers, librarians, pastors, police officers and teachers. They’ve been accepted into graduate schools like Michigan State University, State University of New York and the University of Virginia. They’ve worked and lived in Costa Rica, Egypt and Kyrgyzstan. NWC sociology alumni have successful careers and lead faithful lives.

Recent graduates

Jennifer Carlson '12
Resident services coordinator, Denver Housing Authority
Denver, CO


Tamara Smith '12
Community outreach specialist, AmeriCorps Vista
St. Paul, MN


Zach Dieken '12
Trooper, Iowa State Patrol
Des Moines, IA


Eduardo Rodriguez '11
Conference intern, Christian Community Development Assoc.
Chicago, IL


Jennie Karnish '11
Behavioral health intervention in-home provider, Family Solutions
Orange City, IA


Courtney Holm '10
Shift supervisor assistant/recovery, Hope Ministries and MECCA
Des Moines, IA


EmmaLynn Roetman '10
Live-in caregiver for a private citizen
Sioux Center, IA


Nichole Hennen '10
Residential counselor, Community Living Inc.
Victoria, MN


Haley Janssen '09
Special education assistant, West Des Moines Community School District
West Des Moines, IA


Shawna Leonard '09
Family service worker, Mid Sioux Opportunity Inc.
Remsen, IA