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Pick any two majors to see courses, skills, and typical career roles side by side. Useful if you're weighing two options that sound similar, like Computer Science vs. Data Science, or Biology vs. Biochemistry.
Social Sciences
UX Research
Studying how people actually use products, then translating that into design and product decisions.
Typical courses
- ✓Introduction to Psychology
- ✓Research Methods & Statistics
- ✓Cognitive Psychology
- ✓Human-Computer Interaction
- ✓Usability Testing & Evaluation
- ✓Survey Design & Analysis
Skills you'll build
Designing and conducting user interviewsUsability testing methodologySurvey design and statistical analysisSynthesizing qualitative data into clear, actionable findingsUnderstanding of cognitive psychology and decision-makingPresenting research findings to design and product teamsIdentifying and controlling for bias in study design
Good fit if you...
- ★Curious about why people behave the way they do, not just what they say they want
- ★Enjoys both one-on-one conversations and quantitative analysis
- ★Interested in psychology but drawn to applied, product-focused work over clinical practice
- ★Comfortable advocating for user needs inside a business context
Roles this could lead to
Social Sciences
Psychology
The scientific study of mind, brain, and behavior.
Typical courses
- ✓Introduction to Psychology
- ✓Research Methods in Psychology
- ✓Statistics for Psychology
- ✓Developmental Psychology
- ✓Abnormal Psychology
- ✓Cognitive Psychology
Skills you'll build
Research design and statistical analysisUnderstanding human behavior and cognitionCritical evaluation of psychological claims and studiesInterviewing and observational skillsScientific writing (APA style)Understanding research ethicsApplying theory to real behavioral questions
Good fit if you...
- ★Curious about why people think and act the way they do
- ★Comfortable with statistics and research methods
- ★Interested in both science and people
- ★Wants a flexible degree that opens many different paths
Roles this could lead to
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