The Difference Between Sociology and Social Work. Which Should you Study?

I love making career prep videos for social science students who may be wondering the best route they should take. Many may go back and forth about if they should study sociology or social work. It sounds similar! But is it? I speak about the similarities and differences in this video. My goal is that, by the end, you will have a clearer idea of the path you would prefer to go down!
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[@tashig6528]

For those in California, you can become a county Social Worker with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology or Psychology, however you will need an MSW to become an LCSW. There is a shortage in California of masters prepared Social Workers, so the state is paying for people to get their MSW in exchange for working 2 years in Children & Family Services or Mental Health at the county government level.

[@MindyourSociety]

Tashionna Goodwin oh wow that’s very interesting, but also a rare occasion. Most often the term “social worker” is protected by the profession. Learn something new every day. Thanks for letting me know!

[@ff3DPRO]

Dear respected maam , I have completed Honours and Masters in Sociology, also completed MBA and now got offer letter from UK University, the University of Kent my subject is MA international Conflict Analysis, what would be career in UK, would I get any social worker Sponcer job in UK or not? I am a Bangladeshi, give me suggestion as a expert.

[@needforspeedy]

So I’m majoring in sociology this year and I’m absolutely clueless on what classes I should take do you have any ideas on that?

[@Nyojal]

Hello,just seen this now.how do I get in touch for a clear insight🙏

[@alemanjimmy101]

@@needforspeedy speak to your university counselor.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

You forgot to mention Social Work was started and supported by the Christians.' (At that time they called them Charity Workers) Also Social Work, to my understanding, splitted off of Sociology. Some Sociologist kepting producing impacting research and giving it to policy makers but not demanding action. In short, some sociologist said their job is to do research and nothing else while other sociologist said no we are obligated to present our data and push for the change by shaping policy, especially with policy makers. That's where the split off happens. Since Social Work is Evidenced Based, it clearly is theory driven too adapting best practice and paving the way for societal change.. In short, there are many type of Social Workers-medical social worker, micro social worker, clinical social worker etc but its the "Macro Social Workers" who make huge impacting changes with policy makers. In fact, it was a Macro Social Worker that the president of the United States hired during the deep depression to get the country back to normal. He kept hiring economist but we kept getting buried deeper. When the Social Worker was hired he created things that we actually needed in this nation such as new roads, libraries, schools, etc and as a result, it created meaningful jobs and got the economy roaring back again.

[@cf8086]

I majored in sociology and political science for my undergraduate degree. This major provided a solid foundation for MSW study. In essence, giving me a greater understanding of the environment. Hence, in my MSW program, I concentrated on clinical behavioral health - the person in environment.

[@Nyojal]

This what I have been looking for.How can I get in touch with you.i graduated with a bachelor's in sociology,I want to indulge in health,I don't know hoe to connect them..please help me

[@robinson2589]

I want to study sociology as opposed to social work. I want to learn about how ppl function and survive and create the societies we live in. Omg i loved my urban sociology class i want to start a non profit and I think sociology is so important in relation to other fields as well. I want to study business as well so I’m going to interdisciplinary/ liberal studies degree

[@dumisaninhliziyo1072]

studied sociology undergrad, 3 days after graduation I was employed the decided to major it with Demography ( so I majored in Demography for Masterz ) merged it with monitoring and evaluation then again got a scholarship for sociology masters took the offer. what i liked about sociology was the ability to merge it with other disciplines. now I hardly struggle to get a job thus the good part

[@kie7124]

I'm planning on majoring in Sociology with a focus in family services so really I'm getting the best of both worlds lol

[@esbeidybruno521]

Thank you for this ! I’m going to be attending college in the fall and i plan on majoring in sociology with a concentration in social work. But i mainly plan on heading more into the social work force. The way you break it down really helps a lot :)

[@sgen5142]

Thank you so so so much for this! I just found your youtube channel. I am 28 and currently double majoring in Sociology, and Gender and Women's Studies, while also minoring in Pre-Law. I have chosen these fields because of my strong interest in social justice, and substantial transformative change. I have been in school for close to four years and have only just today heard of the term "Macro Social Work." You're right there is some overlap with sociology, and am now actively investigating masters programs that center on macro social work. Thank you !

[@paulanicole4786]

Omg thank you sooo much this was so helpful for me.

[@DrGoodfit412]

Thank you so much I was definitely headed down the wrong path till I clicked on this video... I want to be a social worker didn't know I could major in social work till now ... you saved me a lot of time and effort

[@daijonnajenkins2978]

Thank you for this video I'm currently a Criminal Justice major, but I've recognized that it's not for me. I wasn't sure whether to change to a Sociology or Social Work. Now I know I need to change to Social Work. :))

[@abdulfatahsarangani7527]

I love the combinations of your professions. From learning human behavior to social environment to practical application! Just wow!

[@ff3DPRO]

Its really a good topic, I am s student of Sociology. Thanks againg learn something new.

[@MELiSiTA430]

This is so helpful! Thank you 😊

[@ajjapooh]

Hi, got my BA in sociology, I was working as an ASD specialist for about 2 years but was extremely underpaid. I researched and with my title and degree ppl were making $30-50k more than me in other states so where you live plays a huge factor. Job hunting is a hit or miss, by having a sociology degree you can pretty much work in any field. I have been looking into getting my masters but I don’t really know what to get it in.

[@jonathantylercallanta]

These are highly informative videos. Thank you so much!!!

[@MindyourSociety]

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[@Exiled_Q]

Thanks for the breakdown!

[@joshuandulingajoshuandulin3386]

The explanation is well elaborated !

[@GabrielaMontoyaa]

thank you so much for the video. the way you broke it down was very helpful. this cleared up some of my doubts i had about my decision in majoring in sociology. from this i learned i am definitely leaning more towards social work! thank you!

[@MindyourSociety]

yay! Awesome. I am glad It could help.

[@pastorderinzerjohnson6978]

Thank you. Great information 🙏

[@vasanthede1191]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@chinita7044]

Thank you for all this! Social Work it is then! (:

[@ngoziobi9627]

this is really helpful. Thank you

[@Redlips12]

Thank you for the up information

[@nisaryousifthebo5615]

Wow!! It's fantastic thankyou for great information buddy iam also doing BS social work I'm social activist

[@elyousfiiaich5273]

my name yaich i'm from morocco i'm sociology student i like sociology and i like this channel thank you so much to information

[@rm6889]

A Bachelors in Sociology can apply to a lot of fields. However, the undergrad degree is not hands-on at all and usually isn't enough if you are interested in research or policy. I've been out of school for 6 years now, and have been in the field of higher education. Specifically admissions, school retention, and at-risk work. I'm back in school now for my masters in clinical counseling. I have friends who also have their undergrad in sociology and went into completely different fields. One went the public health route and is now an epidemiologist (after getting her MA), another one is a data analyst. It really depends on what experience you get and whether or not you go to grad school, at that point your BA doesn't matter. For entry level human services job, a sociology and bsw degree are interchangeable. IMO, a masters in sociology should really only be for those on their way to a Phd. Otherwise, an MSW is more versatile especially if you decide to get your LCSW. The doors really open with that license!

[@destinyjacque7518]

I studied Sociology in undergrad and I must say I had tons of coursework that were research heavy!

[@ItsRuthieMicaela]

@@destinyjacque7518 That's awesome! I guess it depends on the program. The only reason I had the chance to do research was because I interned for one of my professors. My classes were heavy on reading, theory, and papers. I don't regret it at all, I learned so much that is applicable to my career in clinical counseling :)

[@praiseosas2016]

Loving the hair!

[@anthonygarringer4659]

In Oklahoma social work is not a protected title. I have a degree in Human services but am refered to as a social worker based on what I do at my job. In Oklahoma only LCSWs are a protected title

[@forfreedomssake4315]

Interesting. Thank you

[@anthonygarringer4659]

I would say sociology came out of applied sociology, particularly the work of Herbert Mead and the Chicago school of structural-functional sociology. Jane Addams collaberated with Herbert Mead a lot.

[@parthaprotimdutta7476]

Great.. thanks.!

[@fareedahlabibali6966]

Thank you soo much for this clarification. I am a HS senior and I am trying to apply to colleges that have social work, but colleges like, Princeton, Cornell, and Stanford( among others) have sociology not social work. I am still going undecided just so I can know other options in the humanities area. And also I wanted to ask what college did you get your BA in Psychology from? And also your MSW?

[@luisabaguiwet785]

Hello! I'd like to also get a comparison between Development Studies and Social Work.

[@gabbyfratantuono3719]

This one video helped me so so much compared to any advising I have received throughout my college years. Thank you!

[@nisaryousifthebo5615]

Have you done graduated in social work?

[@gabbyfratantuono3719]

@@nisaryousifthebo5615 working on finishing my bachelors right now and trying to figure out the next best steps

[@fofanahusifa2130]

I am kofieanan from Sierra Leone I am doing social work and after I watch this analysis, I develope a great passion for the course. And I am planning to become a social worker

[@fofanahusifa2130]

@@gabbyfratantuono3719 I really admire at you trust me I am also reading BSC social work.

[@farahghamloush6715]

Great video! I'm planning to apply for an MA in social integration at Elte University in Hungary. It is heavily practice based so I think that would be good. I feel like I would be interested in community social work, do you have experience in that area and can you make a video about it?

[@nkechi2]

very helpful thank you

[@essierichardson1287]

Thank you, this helped a lot. Your a God send ❤️

[@MindyourSociety]

Essie Richardson no problem! Thanks for watching

[@theguy7380]

People you can pair sociology in any major. Bachelors in Soc with an MSW is common. Don’t believe everything you watch. Folks get degrees in Sociology every semester

[@angelapreciousworld]

❤️ thank you

[@artmonkey24]

I got my Bachelor's in Social Work and I hate it. I'm looking at other fields and sociology is a field I'm interested in. Social work is a toxic field. The organizations social workers end up working at operate on pure chaos and you'll always be overworked and underappreciated. Co-workers can also be exhausting as they have become disillusioned and burn out. You'll make it in social work if you're thick-skinned, I'm far too sensitive for it.

[@sarajeesh]

Omg I felt the exact same! I just got my Bachelor's in Social Work and will start my Master's in Sociology next week!

[@artmonkey24]

@@sarajeesh Good luck! Are you intending on doing academic or applied sociology?

[@sarajeesh]

@@artmonkey24 Thank you! I'm doing academic sociology

[@dallascowgirl105]

What state do you live in do you find this the same situation in every state?

[@sarajeesh]

@Naija girl ahh that is so cool!! so happy to hear you found your path🤩

[@iransarabia2046]

What should I study if I want to be a social worker?

[@brissaarriola4221]

i need help so this is my first of chaffey college and i want to be a social worker who helps kids you know with their problems and all that you know what i mean and i’m taking a SCSI which is statistics for the social science and i was wondering if i’m taking the right class ? please answer me i really need this 😭😭😭😭

[@oluremijuliet5185]

I majored in Philosophy at my undergraduate and I'm considering a MSc in Social Work now. Please is it a step in the right direction? BTW, I've been working with an agency that provides Social services to people which provides me an hands on experience. I just want to go into the academic aspect now. Please answer my questions

[@scadinvestmentlimited3450]

Thanks for the information, I have a degree in business administration can I do masters in socio-work or have a 2 years course in socio work to earn a BSC

[@dhanrajlama17]

My daughter also intrested to BSW MSW INTEGRATED COURSE, THANK U

[@Oyuyo1]

Nice video

[@amgfotez4698]

Please what position can one be in the military with a degree in social work?

[@johndavis7875]

What year did you train in sociology?! I graduated SIUC 2005! Where’d U go?🇺🇸❤️😁

[@zmomoz]

What should I choose Sociology or social work 😢 help me

[@emzzhere1071]

I'm planning to triple major in sociology, psychology and social work. After graduation I may do post-graduation in social work.

[@faithharrington6301]

What school are you attending?

[@emzzhere1071]

@@faithharrington6301 I may go to St Aloysius College, Mangalore

[@olamee7680]

Please, how does political science relate to management in health and social care? Please, i need answers Am preparing for my pre cas interview at Oxford Brookes University

[@bensonsomah2504]

Is is good to major Social work and Manor in sociology ?

[@SurfingTheMentawais]

I like to help young people make career decisions too. The difference between sociology and social work is sociology allows one to learn a basket of meaningless word salad, which one can toss around in the cafe with one's peers ( e.g. using the word 'existential' at least once per conversation is mandatory for all sociology undergraduates). Social work is actually going out into the real world and trying one's best to put a bandaid on all things wrong with society. You'll quickly discover that you're in the great minority if you think what you are doing will make a difference and after several years of dealing with disfunction people for a salary that is 3 times less than that of your former dorm mate who studied programming, you might starting wondering what it's all for.

[@aidendixon3101]

I'm wondering if it's possible to enter (and do well in) a Master's program in Social Work with a BA in Sociology.

[@MrVictorchic]

You can.

[@JolyneLP]

How about a BS in Business Ad and minor in sociology and to master in Social work?

[@NwaigboGerald]

Hey Gabby, I’m Nigerian, I had my undergrad in sociology and my Masters in medical Sociology, though I haven’t had any hand job experience, I intend going for a PhD in social workers, how possible is that over there in the Us and is it a good idea

[@saeyuie]

can i become a social worker if i study sociology in college?

[@edwardjusu6245]

I want to study the one that has more job opportunities so can you please tell me the one that has more job opportunities

[@jessicaroman6253]

@Mind your Society do you need to have a master in social work to be a social worker? Like if you have a MBA?

[@jessicaroman6253]

Can you work for DHR as a social worker but have an MBA?

[@MindyourSociety]

@@jessicaroman6253 to be titled a social work in most states you need a bachelors of masters degree! You may need to research your specific state! But either way you can still do social service related work.

[@jessicaroman6253]

@@MindyourSociety can you pleaseee do a video on what a social service related work is. Like what jobs can you do in that field if you have a bachelor's in psychology and an MBA or a master's in another field

[@essierichardson1287]

What state are you practicing in?

[@MindyourSociety]

Essie Richardson I’m in Michigan

[@SJJsolomonSJJ]

Question, what is the difference in pay with BSW vs MSW?

[@MindyourSociety]

King Sol Om Om I’m not totally sure, because it depends on where you live and if you are licensed! But you would make significantly more with a MSW in most cases; especially if you are licensed

[@SJJsolomonSJJ]

Mind your Society Totally makes sense. Thank you much sis💯💯💯

[@palwashadurrani4551]

I'm currently enrolled in masters in sociology but i wanna be a social worker can you please let me know that will I have to do a masters in social work to to be a social worker ? Also what if I do post graduate diploma in social work PGDip? Will that make me pursue a career in social work. I would really appreciate if you could connect to me on WhatsApp or somewhere and help me

[@mariaprado9524]

You are beautiful 😍❤️

[@guidofeliz8384]

I have a Sociology B.A from Lehman College (1994). Sociology is useful in terms of employment AFTER graduate school. A four-year degree in this field is good enough for an entry-level position but that's about it. I work as a security guard with two CUNY degrees and a third degree in Religious Education. College is overrated big time. I wasted my time, youth and money attending CUNY from 1986 through 1994. Sociology did nothing for me. Basically, a college degree means to start and complete academic training. The degree itself DOES NOT impress an employer nor does it guarantee employment. My sociology degree has been collecting dust in the closet since 1994, honestly.

[@katmaysa118]

You’ve copied and pasted this several times on different YT pages. It is unfortunate you aren’t happy with your career choice but you received your second degree in the 90’s. Why not go back to college and further your education? Or if you spent of much time getting two degrees why not move to a different city or state if you can’t find work? I’m in a few college groups and many people there have landed jobs with a BA in sociology, probably not making more than 35k-40k a year but it’s a stepping stone. If you type sociology on indeed it will show a multitude of jobs in the related field. I don’t see why you’re trying to persuade people to not major in sociology just because you left your ambition in 1994.

[@guidofeliz8384]

I want to say something about going to college to better your life. I have not one but two college degrees and work as a Security Guard patrolling floors. A degree is not needed to be a guard. Look Here: 1. Sociology B. A. (Lehman College) 2. Liberal Arts & Sciences A. A. (City Tech) All this academic training for nothing. I'm not knocking education and college. For example, if you like Sociology, don't stop at the four-year degree level. Sociology can lead to a decent job if you earn a Master's Degree or beyond. Otherwise, you are truly wasting your time and money. I hope this helps.

[@stellaeugene87]

Can I be train by you as a social worker?

[@guidofeliz8384]

@@stellaeugene87 : Sorry. I am not a social worker. To be a social worker, you must attend school.

[@foundsheepcjd6528]

We have all sinned and fallen short of Gods glory sin is terrible because of sin we are separated from God but gladly here is the good news Jesus Christ came and walked this earth for everyone taught us the perfect way to live and how we should live and he died for our sins because we need a sacrifice to pay the price for our sins since our sins deserve hell if we live in sin but also more good news Jesus rose from the dead three days later we have to leave the sin behind and put it away and live new with Jesus this world is like a vapor it passes away but your eternity is forever and it is up to you what you want to do with it Jesus Christ is coming soon….

[@amgfotez4698]

Please what position can one be in the military with a degree in social work?