Sociology is the study of human social relationships, social behavior, social life, social changes, the development, structure and fuctioning of society and the consequences of human behavior.
What can I do (Roles Available) ?
Family counsellor
Journalist
Orrections officer
Criminal investigator
Parole officer
Court paralegal
Public administrator
Human resource manager
Corporate Social Responsibility Sector
Where can I work?
Rural and Child welfare, UNESCO, UNICEF, State Public Service Commissions, Union Public Service Commissions, Sate and Central Governemnt Agencies, RBI, Indian Airlines, CBI, CID
Multi National Corporations, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, Law'Firms
community development agencies, environmental groups, social service organizations nonprofit organizations, advertising companies, publishing houses, public relations specialist, marketing research agencies
Positives
Advocate social change and reform
Good Base for Government services
Dynamic career field
Challenges
Requires high academic degree
Key Skills Required
Communication
Interpersonal Relationship
Patience
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Emotional Intelligence
Domain Knowledge
Critical Thinking
What Should I study ?
Pathway 1
Class XII with Humanities stream - BA(H) Sociology - Masters in sociology - Ph.D
Pathway 2
XII with Science Stream - B.Sc Medical Sociology - M.Sc Sociology
Pathway 3
Class XII with Humanities stream - BA(H) Sociology - Masters in Journalism