[Belleluvly]

Hey guys,
I just changed my major to Sociology and I just wanna know if any of you have a Bacholers in it or are studying it.
what have u gained? how long were u in school?
what are you doing now?
fill me in!

[chickyl3aby]

i'm currently a 3rd year student in college and i'm planning to apply for a sociology major this quarter... i'm not quiet sure what u mean by what have i gained from it... but i've taken a few courses and i find the material very interesting...

i have a cousin who has a bachelor in sociology, she went to get her masters in social work and education... and now she works with a school district in LA where she helped open a school for economically disadvantaged kids.

[suki_*]

helllooo

i am in my last year majoring in sociology and minoring in HRM.

gained alot of understanding about people and structures in society in general. Got better at reading people too which is a great skill to have when it comes to recruitment and meeting new people.

I plan to get my masters in either business administration or project planning.

[Phinnphana]

I know someone who is majoring in sociology but is planning to go to Law school. I guess this is the easier route instead of declaring a "pre law" majoring. From what I hear, as long as you meet the requirements, and majoring in Sociology meets the requirement for most Law Schools.

lol

[suki_*]

I know someone who is majoring in sociology but is planning to go to Law school. I guess this is the easier route instead of declaring a "pre law" majoring. From what I hear, as long as you meet the requirements, and majoring in Sociology meets the requirement for most Law Schools.

lol

Yeap, i remember a friend who was in law and had to take some sociology courses too, but when it comes to writing the LSATs, it will be easier because sociology does build that foundation that one needs in law, it touches alot of different areas, it also depends what kind of SOC courses you take, universities have double course codes for a few of them that can be transfered as a legal studies credit also.

[supa'Wanki]

what can you do with a bachelor degree in sociology if you're not going to graduate school? Isn't it something useless as psychology and biology? that was a little harsh, but you get my point, haha.

[suki_*]

what can you do with a bachelor degree in sociology if you're not going to graduate school? Isn't it something useless as psychology and biology? that was a little harsh, but you get my point, haha.

nothing is useless, at least you graduated from a post-secondary institution that's all that really matters in the working world. I've seen and heard numerous accounts of people with different undegraduate degrees doing completely different careers outside of their designation.

so yeah it's not harsh, but it's rather ignorant of you to comment that way lol. i'm comming out with a sociology undergrad and an HRM minor with a specialization in Deviance, i can easily just write the LSAT to try out for law school or just work in careers in HR or social development. Any undergraduate degree will be more decorated with a master's degree. so no, it's not useless, it's just like any other stepping stone to moving up towards what you are interested in pursuing.

psychology is not easy imo. The impact is not as obvious to people in society compared to what the architect built and engineers made or doctors discovered, but everyone holds a certain role of upholding a social responsibility.

Just because it's the Arts doesn't mean it's a piece of cake, if you tell an engineering student to take an arts course, they'll struggle just as much as an arts student trying to take an engineering course.

no undergraduate degree is useless imo, getting one already puts you at a certain percentile above the population.

[supa'Wanki]

nothing is useless, at least you graduated from a post-secondary institution that's all that really matters in the working world. I've seen and heard numerous accounts of people with different undegraduate degrees doing completely different careers outside of their designation.

so yeah it's not harsh, but it's rather ignorant of you to comment that way lol. i'm comming out with a sociology undergrad and an HRM minor with a specialization in Deviance, i can easily just write the LSAT to try out for law school or just work in careers in HR or social development. Any undergraduate degree will be more decorated with a master's degree. so no, it's not useless, it's just like any other stepping stone to moving up towards what you are interested in pursuing. smile.gif

psychology is not easy imo. The impact is not as obvious to people in society compared to what the architect built and engineers made or doctors discovered, but everyone holds a certain role of upholding a social responsibility.

Just because it's the Arts doesn't mean it's a piece of cake, if you tell an engineering student to take an arts course, they'll struggle just as much as an arts student trying to take an engineering course.

no undergraduate degree is useless imo, getting one already puts you at a certain percentile above the population.

haha thanks, ignorant was the word i was looking for. ya it's true when you say it gives you a pedestal over an immense amount of people without a bachelors degree, but what happens when you compare a psychology/sociology degree to other degrees(without planning to get a masters or phd). i dont know wtf im talking about actually, i think i've just been brainwashed by asian parents to think that some degrees(computer science/engineering,etc) are more valuable than others, meaning higher paying and secure jobs, which im sure a sociology degree can give the same, but im not that educated in that area, but its never too late to learn about it right? lol

[xstarBURST]

But how hard is it to get a job with a Sociology major in Canada, that's my only concern at the moment... im probably do a double major with either Crim or HR.

[suki_*]

haha thanks, ignorant was the word i was looking for. ya it's true when you say it gives you a pedestal over an immense amount of people without a bachelors degree, but what happens when you compare a psychology/sociology degree to other degrees(without planning to get a masters or phd). i dont know wtf im talking about actually, i think i've just been brainwashed by asian parents to think that some degrees(computer science/engineering,etc) are more valuable than others, meaning higher paying and secure jobs, which im sure a sociology degree can give the same, but im not that educated in that area, but its never too late to learn about it right? lol

lol it's alright, asian parents are all for their kids to turn into engineers, accountants, doctors and lawyers.
well of course if you just have an undergraduate degree you'll have to look for work that's geared towards the degree you are comming out with, maybe it doesn't pay much, but you can always help in research and social work when it comes to the arts. basically alotta background work that alot of people don't know that exist. I know a few who are working on statistics for the government who make up the methodology on how to make the survey and running up the actual surveys.

Alot of job postings and descriptions for newly graduates usually just require an undergraduate degree (nothing specific). If you are already aiming for a career in some sort of field, you would have chosen an undergrad that is more focussed towards that field of study. but general clerical and administrative jobs for newly grads just requires an undergrad degree of some sort.

But how hard is it to get a job with a Sociology major in Canada, that's my only concern at the moment... im probably do a double major with either Crim or HR.

i'm doing a socioloogy major with an HRM minor, since my school doesn't have enough credits to count HR as a Major. it's not hard to find a job in the HR sector you'll mostly start off as an admin or coordinator and slowly work your way up the corporate ladder.

I'm planning to pursue the CHRP certification and doing a masters in either business administration or Project Management after i graduate. that way i can make a good 60K starting salary there are tons of jobs that just require an undergraduate degree the rest is really up the staff to train you and for you to learn on the job. That's what most jobs do. If you have any questions about sociology or HR just lemme know and i can help you out

if you do the crim part you can also lean closer to legal studies and Law. so after you graduate you can do the LSAT no problem. i'm still debating whether to pick up a specialization in deviance or management, either/or will be good too

[xstarBURST]

^yeah im still deciding and im in my 2nd year. I kind of wanting to have every thing decided by the end of my 2nd year (or before i transfer in January) I don't plan on going on to Law School, but I did think about switching in to the business program so i guess i can be part of those who do the marketing research bit.

Thanks and I will ask you in the future =)

[tonka]

I'm a senior sociology major. I guess it all depends on what your specialization is within the major. Me? I chose Social Psychology. It's cool. But I'm most likely not going to use the major whatsoever. I have a crucial biotech background so I'm going to gangbang the hell out of that on my resume. Or I'll contemplate a position in the HRM field. haha

there's plenty of jobs within the soc field though...there's...working at mcdonalds as a liason...umm...jk jk
anyways here's a list of some jobs you can get into:
-social services like working at a rehab center
-community work like nonprofit orgs
-corrections like a probation officer
-business like marketing (this would be the best choice if you're looking to make any money at all)
-in college settings like in the admissions office
-health services like at insurance companies
-publishing or pr work
-government like in the housing area
-teaching
-HR

Hope that helps.

[suki_*]

I'm a senior sociology major. I guess it all depends on what your specialization is within the major. Me? I chose Social Psychology. It's cool. But I'm most likely not going to use the major whatsoever. I have a crucial biotech background so I'm going to gangbang the hell out of that on my resume. Or I'll contemplate a position in the HRM field. haha

there's plenty of jobs within the soc field though...there's...working at mcdonalds as a liason...umm...jk jk
anyways here's a list of some jobs you can get into:
-social services like working at a rehab center
-community work like nonprofit orgs
-corrections like a probation officer
-business like marketing (this would be the best choice if you're looking to make any money at all)
-in college settings like in the admissions office
-health services like at insurance companies
-publishing or pr work
-government like in the housing area
-teaching
-HR

Hope that helps.

yeap if you get into HR you can make tons of money too in resourcing and project teams. decorate yourself with a masters in project management and you're good to go!

[Belleluvly]

yea, I actually plan on getting my masters and/or doctrine in Business Communications..so..I got it all planned out!

[allatonce]

hmm, i'm gonna revive this old thread.
I'm looking to do a minor in sociology.
does anyone know what the difference is between socio and anthro?
what kinda jobs can you get with anthropology?

[suki_*]

hmm, i'm gonna revive this old thread.
I'm looking to do a minor in sociology.
does anyone know what the difference is between socio and anthro?
what kinda jobs can you get with anthropology?

well socio has the qualitative and quantative type and u'll be learning both.
anthropology is mostly culture and field study related so it's almost the same as qualitative sociology they both call that as "field study" or ethnography.... both terms are the same.
not sure what u can get into with anthropology... i know alot of them would go for long term field studies in remote areas just documenting tribes and such. You learn more about history too in anthropology.

[chinkboye22]

im kinda interested in double major in sociology cuz it seems interesting, i know ppl said it can get u government jobs, but does ne one know ne specific government job? or what they actually do?

[suki_*]

im kinda interested in double major in sociology cuz it seems interesting, i know ppl said it can get u government jobs, but does ne one know ne specific government job? or what they actually do?

here are a few jobs that sociology graduates tend to experience:

Government:

Public Policy Analyst*
Economic Development Officer*
Community Affairs Officer
Urban/Regional Planner
Legislative Aide
Equal Opportunity Specialist
Foreign Service Officer
Immigration Officer*
Human Rights Officer
Personnel Co-ordinator
Politician*
Census Officer
Statistician
Activist*

Research

Survey Researcher
Social Research Specialist
Market Research Analyst*
Consumer Researcher
Data Analyst
Demographer/Population Analyst
Systems Analyst
Criminology Researcher
Environmental Analyst/Planner

Corrections/Law:

Corrections Officer
Criminology Assistant
Police Officer*
Criminal Investigator
Juvenile Court worker
Probation Officer*
Rehabilitation Counselor*
Criminal Lawyer

Teaching/Education:

Teacher
Professor
Admissions/College Officer
Academic Advisor
School counselor*
Public Health Educator

Community Affairs/Health:

Employment Counselor
Homeless/Housing worker
Public Health/Hospital Administrator
Child Development Technician
Public Administration Assistant
Social Assistance Advocate
Addictions Counselor*
Rural Health Outreach Worker
Fundraiser
Social Worker*
Community Worker*
Child and Youth Worker *
Marriage and Family Therapist*

Business/Communications:

Advertising Executive
Project Manager
Sales Representative*
Business Analyst
Real Estate Agent
Journalist
Public Relations Officer
Actuary
Insurance Agent*
Human Resources Specialist*
Labour Relations Officer
Administrative Assistant
Quality Control Manager
Computer Analyst
Publishing Officer


WHO EMPLOYS SOCIOLOGY GRADUATES?

Government Departments
Municipalities
Policy Organizations
United Nations
Research Groups
International Agencies
Business/Market Research Firms
Universities and Colleges
Non-profit agencies
Newspapers


SKILLS DEVELOPED BY SOCIOLOGY MAJORS


Communication:
Develop and write reasoned reports; non-verbal communication of data using graphs, tables, diagrams; good listening, clarifying, and responding skills in interpersonal/verbal communication.

Research:
Planning and conducting research; collecting data with attention to details; critical analysis of statistical data; critical analysis of social phenomena and structures

Technical:
Knowledge/understanding/application of sociological theories on human social interaction, social problems, public policy etc; use of statistical software packages

Problem Solving:
Present theories/ideas/ specific viewpoints ; synthesize information; understand institutional and cultural values

Organizational:
Compile and organize facts and information; planning and time management; work with deadlines; work independently; work in teams/small groups

http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers/cbm/sociology.html --> more information

hope it helped!

[kwok]

^that helped a lot sonia. thank you!

[suki_*]

^^

np kyle!
hope it'll make ur sociology transition a more confident one!