Career questions tagged sociology
Can I still be a LCSW with an anxiety disorder?
I am transferring to CSUSB this upcoming fall and joining their pre-social work program. I want to be social worker, but I am worried my anxiety disorder might get in the way of that. I love serving my community and I love meeting new people, but I have a hard time networking with people in my same field because of my anxiety. I know networking is a big part of being a social worker. You can't provide your clients with the resources they need if you don't make connections. I want to know if there are any MSW, BSW, or LCSW who have felt this way. How do you over come it? Can I still be a social worker if I have an anxiety disorder?
Indio
Should I get my PhD in Sociology or Criminology ?
So I got my bachelors degree in Sociology, with a lot of my research centering injustices within the criminal justice system. I am really interested in analyzing the CJS as an institution and looking at the ways it discriminates against different intersectional identities. I like looking at social justice issues and justice reform. Recently, I have been looking into getting a PhD as I hope to become a professor. I have talked with three professors about this, two sociology professors one english professor, and two of them(the english prof and a soc prof) believe I should pursue a PhD in criminology instead of sociology. They say this because A) sociology is incredibly competitive B) Sociology is being targeted right now under the Trump administration. They say I'll be more marketable if I do Criminology instead. The issue is, I don't want to be tied down to crime. I am incredibly interested in learning about all the issues with the criminal justice system and learning about ways we can fix it and reform our justice system. I find recividism to be very interesting as well, as well as issues in policing. However, I am interested in looking at these things through a sociological lens. I love sociology, I love how diverse it is, and I just feel that is where my heart is. However, I'll be very honest to say my understanding of Criminology is limited to the one entry level criminology course I took in my undergrad. Idk I just don't know what to do, and I'm scared if I pick sociology I'll regret it down the road if I can't find a job being a sociology professor. What should I do???
Laramie
Is getting a sociology degree worth it?
I'm a high school senior interested in sociology, but I have heard that it won't set me up well for my future career, or that it's a "useless" degree. I value community engagement, and I enjoy studying how different communities interact with each other, human development and psychology, and I love writing. It sounds like a major that would fit my interests, but is it really a waste of time?
United States
How to start your sociology major carrer?
The jobs or programs needed to take
San Jose
What classes must I take to become a therapist?
I would like to work in the social work field, primarily with special needs adults and teens. I also have an interest in working with mental health patients and domestic violence patients.
Athens
Advocacy and Sociology degree?
I am currently back in college about to finish my first year associates and wanting to switch my degree plan to what I have the most passion for, advocacy for victims of sexual assault. I am also interested in equality and gender which points me to sociology but the psychology part of counseling. I need help in deciding what is the best way to help others in my future as I go through school. the classes I have taken so far I have to have with both degree plans but I have to make a decision on the specialty going forward.
Little RockWhat are some Career ideas for a bachelors of science in criminal justice Leaning more towards social work ideas?
Career ideas for a bachelors of science in criminal justice? Leaning more towards social work ideas
RenoWhat would be the best major for someone planning on applying for the FBI?
I’m getting ready to apply to colleges and this entire time my plan has been to major in criminology (or homeland security if offered) and minor in sociology. But, before that I plan on going to the marine corps but doing reserves so I can go to college while enlisted. I would like to switch to active duty after graduating college, and after finishing my contract I’d like to apply for the FBI. This has been my plan for quite a while but now I keep seeing things saying criminology and sociology are useless majors for the FBI and that “they’re not competitive enough”. Should I switch my majors (if so, what would suit me better), or should I stick with my original majors? Thank you in advance for the help!
New York
Should I get my masters in criminology or sociology?
I am graduating with a bachelors in Criminal Justice with concentration in Crime and Criminology this year.... and I am looking on going into my masters. I want to do something within forensic sociology - criminologist, detective, forensics things like that. I am wondering what would be better, a masters in sociology or masters in criminology? I have done research and it said either works but what would be best? I do have a minor in sociology (School wouldn't let me double major). I talked to a few of my professors and they also all said it doesn't really matter. I am also looking into getting a Ph.D but what I get that in will depend on what I get for my masters.
Litchfield
Can I get an associates in sociology than transfer to bachelors in psychology smoothly ?
I’m an up coming senior, I love both sociology and psychology, but I would prefer to do the psychology courses my last two years. Though, I’m not too sure whether I would have missed any required classes in the process of switching to psychology? HELPP!!!
Irondale
How does one become active in politics at the national level as a politician?
I am moderate and would like to get my ideas out there. I feel a job as a political representative would be best for me. I don't know how to get there.
Stansbury Park
How do I secure a psychology or sociology internship in New York?
I've been looking at internships, but most of them are out of state.
New York
Is a bachelors degree in sociology an employable degree ?
I’m interested in pursuing sociology but i’m nervous about its employability. What types of jobs are available and what salaries should i expect.
Oakland City
What should I expect from my classes?
I'm currently in high school and I'm interested in becoming a psychiatrist. I'm going to be taking a half year of psychology and a half year of sociology. Is there anything I should know before going into these classes to prepare myself.
Houston
I plan to go to University to get my Bachelors of Science in Sociology, and I am currently at community college. Would graduating with my Associates of Applied Science in Mental Health and Human Service help me with the Bachelors I am trying to pursue?
I am 24 and I want to get on a fast track to finish school. If I was getting my Associates of Arts I would just need to take KINE but the community college needs me to take more classes with them in order to get my associates so that is why I am thinking of switching to AAS to then later transfer to complete my Bachelors in Sociology.
Fort WorthWhat route after 4-year University do I have to take to become a probation officer ?
After graduating High School I'm majoring in criminology to then figure out what I have to do to get my master.
San Jose
I have really good internship offers for the medical field, but Im really only interested in the Mental Health field, does anyone have any recommendations to what I should do?
Hi, Currently I am a highschool student who is also minoring in psychology at community college and plans to double major in psychology and sociology, then earn a masters in social work, recently I was presented the opportunity to be inscribed with the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence, which is a two day national academy of future physicians congress meeting that will also allow me to be featured on local TV stations and newspapers. The problem being that I'm not interested in the medical field as a future career path. If I were able to pass this over to someone else, I would but I can't. This would be a really big opportunity to put myself out there, and it would look really good on college applications, and on my academic profile, but it doesn't have anything that I inherently want for my future career path, and it also might look weird on my college applications.
EdisonPublishing Research Papers?
Hi, I am currently in highschool and I would like to publish a research paper, I would like to work on researching either Bipolar Disorder or Appropriation in the 21st century, do you have any advice? (I currently in the process of getting a mentor)
EdisonShould I major in Sociology and minor in psychology or the other way around?
I am set on majoring in Sociology, but I would like to hear the opinions of others as well, in order to gain some more insight. I would like to work in the mental-health field, but also go on to do work with UNICEF and or other humanitarian organizations. I want a job where I can really connect with others by providing services like counseling, humanitarian deeds, focusing on physical but mostly emotional health , and also being able to do research on social groups and personal interactions with others (that is based on the individual) to better understand the community and to assist that community overall.
EdisonCan you get an associate's degree in one subject and a bachelor's in another?
I am an aspiring LCSW in sophomore year. I am taking my associates in college this year, but I don't know if I should major in Psychology and English or Sociology and English (I have to take a college class for English, but It was also recommended that I take another dual college class as well). In college I want to major in Sociology, and I was wondering that if I were to take a Psychology class would it look perplexing on my College application.
EdisonWhat are some good clubs to join if you are a aspiring therapist (major in sociology)?
I am currently a sophomore in high school (private) that does not offer a lot for the studies I want to pursue. I am hoping to join clubs outside of my school (tri-state area) that focus around sociology, can anyone suggest any clubs for me to join?
EdisonHow can i get into Human Services at an early age ?
How can i get into Human Services ?
New YorkWhat career option I can choose in sociology?
I really don't know what career option to choose from but my major is sociology and I want to explore what careers I could choose in Sociology.
Stockton
What will my future career in social work bring others and myself?
What will my future career in social work bring others and myself? #sociology
Patterson
How do you foster creativity?
How do you come up with creative and juicy ideas right off the bat? I am having a hard time researching ideas with AI and referencing other sites but some people just thought of it fast!! I read a lot of materials from time to time but these people are just on another level of creativity and originality. I commend those people but sometimes I feel jealous.
Bacolod
Hello! My name is Christopher and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the sociology mental health field or authors writing about the sociology mental health field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. If you are able to answer these 13 questions for my project. ?
1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you? landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. I you have written a book how many books about sociology have you written? If so what are the names? 12. What is something you wished you knew before becoming a sociologist in mental health /Author 13. What other majors would be good to take to help you become a sociologist?
San Jose
What are some career paths for a sociology major?
I'm currently a junior in high school who will likely major in sociology, but I'm unsure of the career paths available. I also enjoy writing and individual research.
New York
what conflicts should I expect when being a social worker?
Whenever I read articles, and hear things about conflicts that I should expect when I become a social worker, I never get a clear answer or idea of what really occurs within this specific job.
United States
Sociology and Phsicology
I want to find profitable careers in these majors that are not just being a therapist or psychiatrist. I am also wondering if I can have an art career on the side.
Rock Hill
What jobs or internships should I look for in my last year of my bachelor’s degree in sociology?
I have a little over a year until I get my bachelor’s degree in sociology. I think I will take a year or two off to work then go back to school to get a masters. Until then, what kind of job or internship can I look for that studies social science? I would love to do research that helps impact society and government in a positive way.
Rexburg