Sociology

Career in teaching:
MA 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 an 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:
1. Assistant commissioner.
2. Block development officer.
3. Tehsil welfare officer.
4. Sub-divisional magistrate.
5. District public relation officer.
Career in research:
Those who possess MA 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 the contract basis. It is also possible for them to join as junior research officer in National Institute of Urban Affairs.
Career in health, family, and child development services:
MA 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 program officer after qualifying the exam held by state public service commission. Other jobs available for these graduates in the field of health, family and child development services are:
1. Marriage counselor.
2. Liaison officer.
3. Family and child development officer.
4. Rehabilitation counselor.
5. Health educator.
Career in criminology and educational institutions:
After completing MA 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:
1. Admission counselor.
2. Placement officer.
3. Substance abuse.

Sociology is the study of social behavior or society, including its origins, development, organization, networks, and institutions. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, disorder and change. The field of sociology are called sociologists. Many sociologists aim to conduct research that may be applied directly to social policy and welfare, while others focus primarily on refining the theoretical understanding of social processes.
Social work is an academic and professional discipline that seeks to facilitate the welfare of communities, individuals, families and groups. It may promote social change, development, cohesion, and empowerment. Underpinned by theories of social sciences and guided by principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance well-being. A practicing professional with a degree in social work is called a social worker.