Heidelberg University Faculty Of Behavioural Sciences And Empirical Cultural Sciences
The Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and Empirical Cultural Studies is one of twelve faculties at the University of Heidelberg. It comprises the Institute of Psychology, the Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology, the Department of Education, the Institute of Sport and Sport Science, and the Institute of Gerontology. The faculty is headed by a dean. From 2012-2014, Professor Dr. Klaus Fiedler is in charge.
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