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Where am I able to find great internships as a Sociology major?
I am currently a student at Central Piedmont Community College transferring to a four-year institution in the Summer ‘26. I’m majoring in Sociology and planning to use my degree in the field of Social Work. Unsure of which direction to look in, as I’m struggling to find internships and other programs that better assist me.
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Hello, Tatyanna !
If you want to become a Social Worker, the path for it is to obtain your Bachelors Degree in Social Work and your Masters in Social Work. I would say that even an Associates Degree should be in Psychology or Social Work. You would not be able to be prepared for the Social Work Certification exam and or Licensure with a sociology path.
The Association of Social Work Boards certification exam asks questions about Human Development, Diversity and Behavior in the Environment; Assessment and Intervention Planning; Direct and Indirect Practice; and Professional Relationships, Values, and Ethics. Major Programs in Sociology do not teach this. It is advantageous to get the Associates Degree in Psychology or Social Work and perhaps minor in Sociology. Sociology is the study of groups, organizations, social causes and consequences of human behavior. There is no clinical or theoretical content for this and you will need theory and technique type courses to be an equipped social worker.
I think that you should visit the Social Work or Psychology department at your college and have this information verified. I am sorry to reorient you for this, but you wouldn't be able to be a Licensed Certified Social Worker with a degree in Sociology - the careers are very different. You may want to consider looking for volunteer work at a mental health clinic or a social service, community service that serves people with mental illness. A Day Program for Adults, a therapy clinic, some place where social workers work. Also read job notices for Social Worker and read what employers require of the applicants. This will verify what college degree you would need. Social Workers do a lot of clinical therapy and refer their clients to case management services for help with things like benefits, employment, housing, extra help with food and clothing. A visit to your college's Social Work Department can put things into perspective.
It may be quicker for you to find volunteer work because internships are usually offered to students in their junior and senior year in college. I would recommend a mental health related service to volunteer at. Sociologists design research projects, investigate specific social phenomena, and collect data through surveys, interviews, observations, or analysis of existing sources. A sociologist tests hypotheses, writes research reports or academic papers, and presents findings at conferences or to relevant agencies. You would apply for work in academia, research institutions, government agencies, non-profits, healthcare, criminal justice, education, marketing, and business.
So make a decision as to which career you really want - to be a Sociologist or to be a Social Worker. The path for social work in college inevitably includes one or two courses in sociology, but reexamine the job duties of both and see where your niche is and opt for the major and degree that will qualify you for the career you want.
I hope this is something to think about and I wish yo all the best !
If you want to become a Social Worker, the path for it is to obtain your Bachelors Degree in Social Work and your Masters in Social Work. I would say that even an Associates Degree should be in Psychology or Social Work. You would not be able to be prepared for the Social Work Certification exam and or Licensure with a sociology path.
The Association of Social Work Boards certification exam asks questions about Human Development, Diversity and Behavior in the Environment; Assessment and Intervention Planning; Direct and Indirect Practice; and Professional Relationships, Values, and Ethics. Major Programs in Sociology do not teach this. It is advantageous to get the Associates Degree in Psychology or Social Work and perhaps minor in Sociology. Sociology is the study of groups, organizations, social causes and consequences of human behavior. There is no clinical or theoretical content for this and you will need theory and technique type courses to be an equipped social worker.
I think that you should visit the Social Work or Psychology department at your college and have this information verified. I am sorry to reorient you for this, but you wouldn't be able to be a Licensed Certified Social Worker with a degree in Sociology - the careers are very different. You may want to consider looking for volunteer work at a mental health clinic or a social service, community service that serves people with mental illness. A Day Program for Adults, a therapy clinic, some place where social workers work. Also read job notices for Social Worker and read what employers require of the applicants. This will verify what college degree you would need. Social Workers do a lot of clinical therapy and refer their clients to case management services for help with things like benefits, employment, housing, extra help with food and clothing. A visit to your college's Social Work Department can put things into perspective.
It may be quicker for you to find volunteer work because internships are usually offered to students in their junior and senior year in college. I would recommend a mental health related service to volunteer at. Sociologists design research projects, investigate specific social phenomena, and collect data through surveys, interviews, observations, or analysis of existing sources. A sociologist tests hypotheses, writes research reports or academic papers, and presents findings at conferences or to relevant agencies. You would apply for work in academia, research institutions, government agencies, non-profits, healthcare, criminal justice, education, marketing, and business.
So make a decision as to which career you really want - to be a Sociologist or to be a Social Worker. The path for social work in college inevitably includes one or two courses in sociology, but reexamine the job duties of both and see where your niche is and opt for the major and degree that will qualify you for the career you want.
I hope this is something to think about and I wish yo all the best !
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