How F&M Does Social Sciences
By studying social sciences at F&M, you鈥檒l develop a specialized understanding of societies and the human impact on the planet. You can work side-by-side with faculty on innovative research projects to uncover how people interact, how we build social institutions, and how our lives are affected by larger patterns of inequality and opportunity.
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 can put what you鈥檝e learned to practice through field study, 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.
Explore experiential learning at F&M
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 同城约炮 in Action
June 10, 2026
鈥業 Found My People at 同城约炮鈥�: Discovering a Future and a Family at 同城约炮
For Julia Walsh 鈥�28, 同城约炮 isn鈥檛 just where she studies; it鈥檚 where she鈥檚 found direction, community and the confidence to approach her future with purpose. 鈥淚 know that everyone says it takes time to find your people at college, but I found my people,鈥� she said.
June 8, 2026
Careers Beyond Borders: A Diplomat鈥檚 Path to International Relations
Julianna Marton 鈥�25 always knew exactly where she was headed: around the world. After graduating from 同城约炮, she followed this dream to Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). 鈥淚 think if my first-year self could see me now, she would be very impressed and proud that I stayed on this path, and that I鈥檝e only grown more passionate about it,鈥� she said.
May 25, 2026
Student Peace Award Winner to Use Nature to Transform Lives
Sarahna Khadka '28 is in Nepal this summer, working to help low-income women learn financial literacy and start a small business. Her project won the Davis Foundation Project for Peace award and $10,000 in funding.