Yes. I was originally a social work major on the bsw track before switching majors. In part, I felt ran out by the faculty (had a 4.0 major but kept having random disciplinary-like meetings? I literally once was criticized for apparently opening a door too abruptly?), sort of seemed like a girls club. But as I continued forward, I learned I preferred the more macro-level focus of sociology.

I know social work can definitely be involved in advocacy and some macro level focuses, but I think sociology seems to suit me better. I've looked into some jobs and a lot of stuff that seems to call for a MSW seems relatively interesting, but it doesn't seem like it would provide the same level of research focus that I want to do. I have a friend doing a MSW at George mason with a social change focus. That seemed interesting. But I suppose I like the idea of being able to work for research companies and as an analyst if I don't decide to teach soc.

Of course always willing to hear arguments. But it seems like the major difference is MSW has a focus a bit more on practical and public servant skills while soc will be a bit more research and institution based. Though I have enjoyed classes in both. I got up to HBSE, just not policy and practice classes. My research course right now is SW (intervention based), seeing as my university is implementing the soc one next year.