PSYCHOLOGY OR SOCIOLOGY?
Counselor"s Response"Psychology is the scientific study of human or other animal mental functions and behaviors. In this field, a professional practitioner or researcher is called a psychologist. Psychologists are classified as social or behavioral scientists. Psychological research can be considered either basic or applied. Psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and social behavior, while also exploring underlying physiological and neurological processes. (Wikipedia.org/wiki/psychology)
Psychology offers an excellent insight into the "how" and "why" of behaviour, mind and brain. By studying Psychology, you will widen your knowledge, acquire many skills of value in a wide range of jobs and study many different subjects from the most scientific aspects of psychology through to Sociology in a very broad and varied programme of study.
Carrer Prospects: Psychology opens the door to many careers, from public to inter-personal relations, teaching, advertising, social work, finance and international relations.
Sociology: are you concerned about issues such as poverty, crime, social exclusion, social defiance and want to do something about them? Do you wish to enter a profession that works to promote social change and enhanced well-being? Sociology is the lively but critical study of society. If you are thinking of a career in the social services or public administration then, this programme is tailor-made for you.
Sociology will allow you to concentrate more in studying the way in which governments seek to provide services and change conditios in field such as health, education and income support.
Career Prospects: Graduates enjoy great success in a wide range of challenging careers including social work, probation, criminology, public administration, public relations, media, community development, teaching, research and a wide range of jobs in central and local government.