M.A Sociology

Career in Teaching:
M.A graduates in Sociology can pursue their career in teaching after qualifying the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET). Those who qualify in NET or SET can join any college or University in India as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.
Career in Administrative Services
Indian Civil Services like IAS, IPS and IFS are also good options for these graduates as their main subject is sociology. For that, they should qualify the Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT) held by Union Public Service Commission. They can also write the exams conducted by State Public Service Commission and get into various administrative posts like
Assistant Commissioner
Block Development Officer
Tehsil Welfare Officer
Sub-divisional Magistrate
District Public Relation Officer
Career in Research
Those who possess M.A degree in Sociology can pursue their career as Junior Research Fellow in Indian Statistical Institute. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology offer the job of Junior Research Assistant to these graduates on contract basis. It is also possible for them to join as Junior Research Officer in National Institute of Urban Affairs. They can also join Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD) as Senior Research Officer or Field Officer. But in that case, they should have adequate experience in the related field.
Career in Health, Family and Child Development Services
M.A graduates in Sociology can join Centre for Gerontological Studies and pursue their career as Gerontologists. They can get into the post of Child Development Project Officer or District Programme Officer after qualifying the exam held by State Public Service Commission. They can also work in District Child Protection Society as Probation Officer. Other jobs available for these graduates in the field of Health, Family and Child Development Services are
Marriage Counselor
Liaison Officer
Family and Child Development Officer
Rehabilitation Counselor
Health Educator
Career in Criminology and Educational Institutions
After completing M.A in Sociology, one can get into the post of Probation and Prison Welfare Officer after qualifying the exam conducted by the concerned State Public Service Commission. They can also join as District Probation Officer or Parole Officer. Jobs available for these graduates in the educational field are
Admission Counselor
Placement Officer
Substance Abuse Counselor

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*Career opportunities-
Private sector:
Postgraduates in Sociology also have job openings in the industrial and corporate division. The Sociology holders can start old age home and other related clinics etc. In the academic field, the teachers can get chance in the private institutes.
Government sector:
Healthcare
Human rights agencies
Education
Rural progress
Women and tribal welfare
Other options for the Sociology graduates are employment in child welfare and family service agencies. The candidates can pick the area they want to work based on the interest.
Career abroad after Sociology:
All over the globe, the importance of counseling and healthcare areas are rising. They are looking for the right talents in the field of social work. Those who are eligible for analyzing the issues and taking decisions can get chances in abroad.
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