text: if i recieve a degree in "sociology" in ireland, will it transfer to the usa as "social work"???? i noticed in the galway course descriptions that they dont have majors of social work in ireland, but instead call it sociology. how does that work? if i get a degree there in sociology, could i legitimatly come back to the us and have a degree in social work that would transfer? the culinary answer is not talking about a real job as a social worker. it's probably talking about a social service job, which almost anybody (except those duis from the other question) can get. to be a real social worker in the united states you usually need not a ba , but a masters in social work, or an msw. you may also need licensure. sociology is related to, but not the same as social work. be very careful you don't waste your time and your money.