what can i do with a bs in sociology? any suggestions? please dont copy and paste an answer from a university website; i'd prefer life experience answers. thank you.
2007-02-03 06:23:34 · 4 answers · asked by samishae 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
The Department of Welfare would be a choice. Although I wouldn't want to interview cheating welfare recipients all day long. You could go to work for the Children's Aid Society. Or you could get a job in any mental health clinic.
It's better if you have a Masters though. With a Bachelors you would never qualify as a full counsellor.
2007-02-03 06:40:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I have a degree in Sociology. Alot of places seem to automatically jump to Social work and child welfare,. If that's what you want to do, then great - however, don't be fooled, its not your only option, and it still amuses me a little about how much its pushed, considering, child welfare, was far from what I studied at all. Personally I have gone on to film school, as the different topics covered in sociology, were for me, an insight into different ways of society - which has transferred quite well onto the screen.
I have friends, who went on to be managers , couple joined the police, and are on a fast track route option with the degree. I even know three people who have gone onto to teach English in Uganda, one in Japan and another in Thailand.
Cliche I know but its really up to you - it depends what makes you passionate - what you find interesting. Sociology is a flexible degree, and in this day and age, the thing you start in ,will more than likely not be the thing your doing when you retire.
best wishes x
2007-02-03 16:59:25 · answer #2 · answered by film freak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most department of human services employees have a degree in sociology or minor. Alot of child advocates, protective services, case workers...........all come from sociology. It's a predominant degree in the mental health occupational field. However, mental health does not pay that well with just a BS. In the above jobs, you're looking at between the mid 20's to mid 30's $$ for starting out. I used to work for a boys group home and all of the childrens case workers, casa workers, advocates, etc...had either a sociology degree or a strong emphasis on it. It's a rewarding job, but a very heartbreaking job as well. Our system in the U.S. is terrible when it comes to taking care of disposed youths. It's all about money, and very little goes into what is best for the child, like it's supposed to be. Good luck in your decision.
2007-02-03 14:37:26 · answer #3 · answered by dylancv62 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck...have had BS Sociology since 1994. Seems to be a tough degree to get a job with unless you have a Masters or PhD.
2007-02-03 14:37:29 · answer #4 · answered by Tracy F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋