How F&M Does Social Sciences
Social sciences study the human-made world: how people interact, how we build social institutions and how our lives are affected by larger patterns of inequality and opportunity. Subjects like anthropology, history, sociology, economics, government, public health, public policy, business, organizations and society and more are considered part of the social sciences.
The way we teach the social sciences at F&M shapes minds, builds curiosity, launches careers and has an impact on students for a lifetime.
Working side-by-side with deeply engaged faculty on innovative social research projects 鈥� whether it be interviewing urban migrants on a study abroad program in Latin America, discovering long-neglected aspects of Lancaster鈥檚 history in local archives, designing a survey on people鈥檚 health practices or investigating your own ideas about educational reform, you鈥檒l develop a specialized understanding of societies and the human impact on our world.
Subjects You Can Study
- Africana Studies
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Business, Organizations and Society
- Cognitive Science
- Data Science
- Earth & Environmental Science
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Government
- History
- International Studies
- Judaic Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Moral Psychology
- Pre-Law (through F&M鈥檚 Legal Professions Advising program)
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Science, Technology and Society
- Sociology
- Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Out-of-the-Classroom Learning
When you study social sciences at F&M, you鈥檒l have opportunities to go beyond the classroom and step into the societies you鈥檙e studying. You can put what you鈥檝e learned to practice through field study and research opportunities, internships and more. Social sciences students have engaged in research projects in F&M鈥檚 home city of Lancaster, as well as Spain, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, South Africa, Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand.
Careers in the Social Sciences
After graduating from F&M, many of our students pursue advanced degrees in a variety of social science disciplines at leading programs around the world. Other students leverage the skills they've gained from the sciences 鈥� analyzing, writing, collaborating with others, and critical thought among others 鈥� and find success in careers in business, healthcare, medicine, social work, law, government, international relations, education and more.
Explore success beyond F&M 禄See Social Sciences at F&M in Action
September 5, 2024
A Summer in D.C: Senior Eyes Career in Foreign Service
Senior Fatimata Ly spent six weeks in the nation鈥檚 capital as part of the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program. 鈥淎s an aspiring U.S. foreign service officer, this program offers an excellent opportunity to gain relevant experience and education in the field,鈥� Ly said.
August 30, 2024
鈥業 Fell in Love With Helping Others Through Dentistry鈥�
Pre-dental student Lily Murphy 鈥�26 has always loved working with kids, but she wasn鈥檛 sure what that would look like in dentistry. This summer, she found her niche by gaining hands-on experience in pediatric dentistry. 鈥淢ost children fear the dentist, so it鈥檚 important to take the time to make sure they are calm and feel safe,鈥� she said.
August 19, 2024
History Detective Digs into the Past
When Sofia Portillo arrived at Franklin & 麻豆传媒色情片, majoring in history was not a subject she considered until she took a class. Then she found her passion.