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There is another parallel line which is related to the degree of sociology, the
Social Work. After graduating, someone interested can take up MSW
(Masters in Social Work) course to distinct his/her line of career.
After MA in sociology, if someone is interested, they can take Human
Resource Management (HR) degree from renowned institutions.

Career Opportunity in Sociology
Next comes the career options of different degrees of sociology. One thing is
clear, to have a firm career in sociology, it is best to have the highest educational
degree, which is Masters in Sociology. There are far-reaching career
opportunities in studying sociology.

• Sociology Career In Education Line-
For school teaching, a MA degree in sociology will get you enough
opportunity to work as a teacher in Government as well as Private education
institutions. But, there is one prerequisite that has become mandatory now.
That is for Gov. Schools; one needs to qualify another professional teaching
qualification, Bachelor’s degree of Education (B.Ed). However, private
schools offer the students deputation in B.Ed education institutions to get
their B.Ed degree while teaching in the institution itself.
For teaching in College and Universities, as part-time or guest lecturers, a MA
degree in Sociology is necessary along with qualification in the examinations
of NET (National Eligibility Test), SET (State Eligibility Test) or SLET (State
Level Eligibility Test). Qualifying SET or SLET provides the scholar with the
opportunity to join in renowned colleges as Guest or Part-time lecturer in
his/her own state only. While qualifying NET provides a wider opportunity
to the scholar to apply to any college for the post of guest lecturer
throughout the country, in any state.

• Sociology Career in Community And Youth Work
It is one of the most common and important fields that only a sociology
degree holder can pursue. In these fields, the focus is on social welfare
amongst the youth and vulnerable people in a wider community, both in local
as well as in national level. The job opportunities range within social politics
from social care, education, community welfare to poverty, health care and
rehabilitation. Sociology is very important to indulge in community
development- the awareness of law and regulations effects on society and
strong inter-personal skills. The common roles in community and youth work
include the positions of community officer, social worker, youth worker,
carer, sports development officers and equality and diversity officer. In this
particular field, the degree of Social work, DSW and MSW have a greater
preference. Also, in sociology discipline, specialization courses and fieldwork
help in getting career in this field. For example, someone who has

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