Sociology Vs Epidemiologists

Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” (Bouffard). I took this to heart as I researched possible careers for myself. I want to have a well-developed plan so once I am a senior, I have an idea of what I want to do for a living and where I want to head in my life. Sociology and epidemiology are two careers that I have an interest in because they involve my favorite subject, science. Sociologists study how people behave and interact in different social groups and situations (“Sociologists” 565) whereas epidemiologists study diseases and how they affect people and communities by looking at the and the origin, spread, and regulation of said diseases (“Epidemiologists” 296). Both careers have similar personality traits
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that sociologists can specialize in “Health, crime, education, racial and ethnic relations, families, population, gender, poverty and aging” (“Sociologists”). Epidemiologists can specialize in “Infectious diseases, public health preparedness and emergency response, maternal and child health, chronic diseases, environmental health, injury, occupational health, behavioral epidemiology, and oral health” (“Epidemiologists”). The idea of having so many different areas to specialize in for either career appeals to me because I like having freedom and the ability to choose a path can involve two interests of mine. For example, if I am also interested in law and the justice system, I can be a sociologist and specialize in crime. Both careers have a broad, assorted list of
However their salaries, potential employers, and areas of specialty are diverse. Based on my research and evaluation of sociology and epidemiology, I have come to the conclusion that a career as a sociologist would suit me the best. The study of the brain and patterns in society really intrigue me and I like the potential salary, places to work, and areas of specialty over the options for an