What kind of a career is available with a associate's degree in social work?

Answer 1

An associate's degree in psychology will not get you a career in psychology. You can NOT become a school guidance counselor OR social worker. To become a social worker or guidance counselor, you need a master's degree. A school guidance counceler is a good job to get. Also any kind of social worker job with your local human or childrens services. there are several more job types available with this type of degree.

Answer 2

To get ahead in many areas of sociology you will need to spend more than two years in college. Consider your bachelor's degree as just the beginning.

More information about getting a job in sociology:

Speaking from this side of the career-decision hurdle, I can say that being a sociologist has opened many doors for me. It gave me the credentials to conduct research, teach at the city college level and to become a successful media marketing consultant. It also enabled me to be a news commentator and a talk-show host.

Would I recommend this field to anyone else? I would, but not blindly. Realize before you begin that sociology can be an extremely demanding discipline and, at times,

an extremely frustrating one.

As in many other fields, the competition for jobs in sociology can be fierce. If you really want this work, do not let that stop you. Anyone with motivation, talent, and a determined approach to finding a job will do well. However, be prepared for the long haul: To get ahead in many areas you will need to spend more than two years in college. Consider your bachelor's degree as just the beginning.

Fields like teaching at the college level and advanced research often require a PhD, which means at least four to six years of school beyond the BA.

There are job possibilities for a graduate with an AA degree. As you read through these careers listed at the bottom, remember that right now your exposure to sociology as a career option is probably limited so do not eliminate any possibilities right at the start. Spend some time thinking about each one as the semester progresses and you learn more about this fascinating discipline.

Most people who go into sociology become teachers.

You will need a PhD to teach in college, but often a master's degree will open the door for you at the two-year college or high school level.

Second in popularity to teaching are nonacademic research jobs in government agencies, private research institutions, and the research departments of private

corporations. Researchers carry on many different functions, including conducting market research, public opinion surveys, and impact assessments.

Evaluation research, as the latter field is known, has become more popular in recent years because the federal government now requires environmental impact studies on all largescale federal projects. For example, before a new interstate highway is built, evaluation researchers attempt to determine the effect the highway will have on communities along the proposed route.

This is only one of many opportunities available in government work. Federal, state, and local governments in policy-making and administrative functions also hire sociologists. For example, a sociologist employed by a community hospital provides needed data on the population groups being served and on the health care needs of the community. Another example:

Sociologists working in a prison system can devise plans to deal with the social problems that are inevitable when people are put behind bars.

Here are a few additional opportunities in government work: community

planner, correction officer, environmental analyst, equal opportunity specialist, probation officer, rehabilitation counselor, resident director, and social worker.

A growing number of opportunities also exist in corporate America, including market researchers, pollsters, human resource managers, affirmative action coordinators,

employee assistance program counselors, labor relations specialists, and public information officers, just to name a few. These jobs are available in nearly every field from advertising to banking, from insurance to publishing.

Although your corporate title will not be "sociologist," your educational background will give you the tools you need to do the job-and do it well, which, to corporations, is the bottom line. Whether you choose government or corporate work, you will have the best chance of finding the job you want by specializing in a particular field of sociology while you are still in school. You can become an urban or family specialist or become knowledgeable in organizational behavior before you enter the job market.

For example, many demographers, who compile and analyze population data, have specialized in this aspect of sociology. Similarly, human ecologists, who investigate the structure and organization of a community in relation to its environment, have specialized educational backgrounds as well. Keep in mind that many positions require a minor or some course work in other fields such as political science, psychology, ecology, law, or business. By combining sociology with these fields, you will be well prepared for the job market.

What next? Be optimistic and start planning. As the American Sociological Association observed, few fields are as relevant to today and as broadly based as sociology.

Yet, ironically, its career potential is just beginning to be tapped. Start planning by reading the Occupational Outlook Quarterly, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as well as academic journals to keep abreast of career trends. Then study hard and choose your specialty. With this preparation, when the time comes to find a job, you will be well prepared.

In today's world of specialization and career oriented majors in college, a degree in sociology seems on the surface to have little relevance. But leaders of industry, government, and education have increasingly been advocating a strong liberal arts education as the most effective path to career attainment. The United States Department of Labor forecasts that people entering the job market today will change careers several times over the course of their work life. Rather than prepare the student for a narrow specialty, the liberal arts prepare the individual to meet the challenges and opportunities of our increasingly diverse and complex society.

The opportunities are what you make of it.

Outside of an academic setting, your hiring chances could be increased by applying yourself in these areas: (small sampling of possibilities)

• Researcher & Lobbyist, State, County and City Government
• Assistant Director, Local Community Center
• Community Liaison Representative, state Department of Developmental Services. .
• Owner, Financial consulting firm.
• Public Health Advisor, US Public Health Service.
• Account Executive, Broadcasting ad agency, dealing with radio advertising.
• Telecommunications Customer Service Request Manager, U.S.A.
• Investigator/Study Director, county Youth Study.
• Research Investigator, state office of Financial Management.
• Staffer, Community Development (city government)
• Personnel Representative/Supervisor of Training Program, private industry.
• Developmental Disabilities Consultant, state Department of Health and Social Services.
• Administrator, state Division of Community Programs.
• Regional Recreation Consultant, Recreation and Parks Department.
• Research Pollster, regional survey firm.
• Administrator, Bi-cultural Program, Community College.
• Pollster or Asst. Statistician, U.S. Bureau of the Census.
• Member, City Council.
• Aide to Vice President of private firm, Employee Training Program

Answer 3

Typically, the minimum educational requirement for social workers is a bachelor's degree is social work (BSW). Thus, you should transfer to a for year institution if you plan on working within this field.

Answer 4

There are many options, you can work for a non profit organization, health and human agencies, Academic or training facilities, chamber of commerce and etc. Basically jobs where you are servicing the community. -Hope this helped with a rough idea

Answer 5

There are several different jobs you can get with this degree. Some of these jobs include social work aid, case management, and mental health technician.