A bachelors in sociology....and then what?

Question

I will be graduating with a bachelors in Sociology at the end of this year.

I want to work at an institution where I'm either helping the disabled, children, juveniles, homeless, etc....philanthropic type of jobs basically, or even just an internship.

the only source i've used is Craigslist.com, I've talked to a counselor also, but I know there are more places to search and was curious to know..

Americorps seems good... so far.

Also, I plan on getting a masters later, but am not sure which direction to take in Sociology, I guess once I become settled in a job I'll enjoy with my degree, i'll probably know then.

But I've been wanting to do a Masters in Philosophy, however I know that's a throw-away degree..i'd appreciate it if anyone with soc degree can share their academic/occupuational stories

Answer 1

Hey there,

Good news first. Most social service jobs only require a degree in the human service department. So, that is good because there are a million jobs out there. The first few jobs you get will be c**p. Its the experience that gets you the better job and more money.

The bad news is that you and I have a lot in common. I have a bachelors in psychology. What the heck can you do with that? ha ha......

So, I got a masters in counseling and human development so that I could get licensed and be a counselor and even open up my own office if I wanted.

If you got a masters in philosophy you are pretty much limited to doing some kind of teaching.

Psychology and Philosophy are so similar so I think if you got a masters in Counseling you would be happy.

If you could volunteer now at a shelter, or any human service type of instittution you would have a leg up on your colleagues and it looks so good on your resume.

I am married to a engineer who got a bachelors in engineering and basically makes 3 times as much as me even though I have a masters. that really sucks. Did I say that sucks?

But...... people like me and you get paid in different ways and that makes all the difference.

Charley

Answer 2

Lots of jobs with that degree but I quickly found that the degree didn't open the doors I was looking for. Went back to school at weird times and weekends to complete a masters degree in International Relations working with Embassy's and international companies. Again the money wasn't  great but the travel and perks made up for it. Good Luck