Before I seriously start looking at different colleges (too late, really), I need to get my program of study straight. I keep flip flopping. I want to work in the nonprofit sector, probably something having to do with the environment, education, etc. (aka, my interests aren’t that specified). I’m majoring in sociology now. The obvious thing to do is study non profit management, but does anyone have any others viable ideas?
When you’re not sure, it’s often a good idea to work and get more clarity before going to graduate school
I agree with milkweed. Seems premature to study at the graduate level until you know specifically what you want to study. Working will help you clarify your goals, in addition to many other benefits.
Yeah, you could go to graduate school in literally anything and work in the nonprofit sector. Public policy, political science, economics, social work, sociology, public administration, public health, environmental science, environmental management, those are all obvious ones - but there are also MBAs, accountants, nurses, lawyers, statisticians, and a myriad of other professions in the nonprofit world.
A “nonprofit” is simply a type of company. Instead of focusing on the type of company, focus on what you want to do. Do you want to manage others? Raise funds for social service organizations? Do community health education? Work as a research associate for a policy institute? The graduate degree will depend upon the role you want to play and not the company (or company type) you want to work for.