Major in Social Work, Minor in Criminal Justice?

I know they recommend Sociology instead of Social Work for the compliment of a Sociology major, but I'm not sure what kind of jobs i can get with this combination. I was told to pick a minor because usually the amount of time MOST social work majors last is 10 years because of the depression factor.





Can anyone help me or give me hints as to what kind of jobs I can get with Criminal Justice minor and Social Work major?

Major in Social Work, Minor in Criminal Justice?
There is absolutely NO research to support that MOST social work majors last 10 years and have a higher incidence of depression. Do all social work majors stay in social work, N0 - but if you look at most undergrad majors - most are not working in the field they studied. Most social work majors who are serious about social work will go on and get their MSW.





Now as for a social work/criminal justice minor - the places you would end up working is probation or parole - in a detention facility (mostly juvenile - but some potential in adult). Victims assistance would be another area. Child protective would be another (people often forget that abuse and neglect are criminal activities.





DA
Reply:You will most likely need a masters in social work if your goal is have a job as a social worker. Criminal Justice would complement social work nicely as you may be working with individuals who have been through the justice system. In terms of what kind of job can you get, most employers look at the degree major as opposed to the minor.