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Psychology vs. Sociology

How does Psychology differ from Sociology?

Psychology

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Psychology is a field of study in which the focus is on human behavior and experience: students acquire psychological theories and skills to analyze, for example, mental illnesses as well as everyday behavior and communication patterns. After graduation, students have a wide range of career prospects, for example, in the education, healthcare, marketing, or business sectors.

Sociology

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Sociology is a field of study that examines human coexistence and social contexts. Students learn to analyze structures, processes, and phenomena in society and to describe the social roles of people in communities. Graduates can work in research, in human resources and marketing departments, as well as for market and opinion research companies.

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