Trying to determine a Master's program
Hello everyone -- long time lurker and first time poster here. I read through the community information and checked out the links posted there to be sure my question would be appropriate. I'm not entirely sure that it is, but I don't think it's inappropriate either. In any case, if this question is not appropriate for this community, please let me know and I will try to take it elsewhere -- this is pretty much the only community I'm a member of that deals with this sort of topic.
Anyway, to my question. I have a BA in psychology, and am four years out of college. I got my degree in hopes of becoming some sort of social services type person. I worked for a couple years as a crisis counselor, working with adults with mental illnesses, and then for a few months as a home-based counselor working with children. After spending a few years in that area, I've become a bit jaded to that field of non-profit (when it comes to pay, I've dealt with not getting my promised bonus on account of the agency president needing his bonus first, and also with not getting a paycheck at all, when one was definitely owed me. Also, I can't stand people who work in that field because they want to take advantage of others). More and more recently, I'm feeling my calling may be a bit more activist type. I'm extremely passionate about a lot of women's rights issues, as well as having a ridiculously strong desire to work for the HRC someday. To a lesser degree, I'm also interested in getting into sexual and reproductive health education. Clearly, I have a lot of interests, and as far as determining where I'll end up, I'll probably seek out a career counselor. At this point though, I really want to start looking into Master's programs so that I can begin centering my focus. My problem, however, is that I have no idea what sort of Master's program I would need (which may partly be due to the fact that I have so many interests). Surely something that covers politics and social policies, but beyond that, I have no idea. Because I'm out of college, I can't ask an advisor or pop down to my career office. That being said, I apologize if this question is totally outside the realm of discussions that are supposed to take place. Like I said, just point me in the right direction, and I'll post this question elsewhere. Other than that, I'd be grateful for any suggestions or words of advice you all have to offer. Thanks. :)
PS I'm in the United States, if that factors in.
PSS It may very well be that I should take some other relevant undergrad courses, in which case, I'm grateful for any specific suggestions there as well. :)
Anyway, to my question. I have a BA in psychology, and am four years out of college. I got my degree in hopes of becoming some sort of social services type person. I worked for a couple years as a crisis counselor, working with adults with mental illnesses, and then for a few months as a home-based counselor working with children. After spending a few years in that area, I've become a bit jaded to that field of non-profit (when it comes to pay, I've dealt with not getting my promised bonus on account of the agency president needing his bonus first, and also with not getting a paycheck at all, when one was definitely owed me. Also, I can't stand people who work in that field because they want to take advantage of others). More and more recently, I'm feeling my calling may be a bit more activist type. I'm extremely passionate about a lot of women's rights issues, as well as having a ridiculously strong desire to work for the HRC someday. To a lesser degree, I'm also interested in getting into sexual and reproductive health education. Clearly, I have a lot of interests, and as far as determining where I'll end up, I'll probably seek out a career counselor. At this point though, I really want to start looking into Master's programs so that I can begin centering my focus. My problem, however, is that I have no idea what sort of Master's program I would need (which may partly be due to the fact that I have so many interests). Surely something that covers politics and social policies, but beyond that, I have no idea. Because I'm out of college, I can't ask an advisor or pop down to my career office. That being said, I apologize if this question is totally outside the realm of discussions that are supposed to take place. Like I said, just point me in the right direction, and I'll post this question elsewhere. Other than that, I'd be grateful for any suggestions or words of advice you all have to offer. Thanks. :)
PS I'm in the United States, if that factors in.
PSS It may very well be that I should take some other relevant undergrad courses, in which case, I'm grateful for any specific suggestions there as well. :)