First, let me say tha a degree is Sociology is not utterly useless, In itself, it may seem it have little value but there are a number of jobs were they simple want someone with a degree and will provide additional training either on the job or in advance degree program. It later in your careers where knowledge of society and people skills tend to payoff.
Okay, now to answer your question. There are a number of good careers open to you in the Coast Guard with a Sociology degree. Talk to a recuiter or someone in the coast guard. A recuiter is most likely your best source of information.
Officer Candidate School (OCS) is 17 weeks of training in New London, CT. Studies include nautical science, law enforcement, seamanship, and leadership. When you graduate, you will be commissioned as an ensign (O1) with a three-year, initial active-duty obligation. Upon completion of your initial three years of active duty, you and the Coast Guard will decide if you can extend on active duty.
If you have a four-year college degree from an accredited college and meet the age, physical, and moral requirements, you may apply for OCS. Upon completion of your officer package, you will have an interview with three Coast Guard officers. The completed package will be submitted to a board who will select the top candidates from the packages they receive. For more information, please visit the OCS Home Page or visit your local recruiter.
If you want a direct commission, I suggest looking at
http://www.gocoastguard.com/find-your-fi…To get a list of civilian jobs working at the coast guard
go to
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/and enter "coast guard" (with the quotemarks) in the keyword search field
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