What is a good field to transition into with a sociology degree? Been working in social services?

[Cassandra B]

Hi Sharla! Congratulations on accomplishing this goal. As you know, sociology is the study of groups and within lots of professions there is a need for professionals that understand behaviour within the groups they influence and serve. It's safe to assume you will have lots of opportunities and the most important thing is picking something great for you!

It's always a good idea to look at what YOU are interested in to find what YOU should be doing. For Instance:

If you are interested in advertising and marketing and you decide to get a graduate degree in business (MBA) with an emphasis in Marketing, your Sociology background will give you insight to buyer behavior.

If you like government, you'll have an advantage studying politics through an understanding of voter behavior.

Likewise, if you are interested in education, your sociology background can help you learn student management, curricula design or do research on factors affecting learning styles.

I'm sure you get the idea. If you need help defining the things you are interested in, try some career counseling books ("What Color Is Your Parachute" is a great one) and stop by the career center at your local college.

Good luck!