Concentrators' Handbook: An in depth explanation of the Social Studies Concentration.
APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR FALL 2008
Juniors: Class of 2010
The Committee on Degrees in Social Studies will be accepting applications from current juniors (class of 2009) in September 2007, for immediate admission.
Applications for juniors are due in the Social Studies office by Friday, September 12th, at 2 p.m. Decisions will be announced on Monday, September 15th, by 2 p.m. Please note that the application requires a 5-10 page writing sample and that your application will not be considered complete without it.
THE SEPTEMBER, 2008 APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE HERE.
Sophomores: Class of 2011
The sophomore application form will be available by early October, 2008. Sophomore applicants MUST be enrolled in Social Studies 10a for the fall semester, 2008 to apply.
Applications for sophomores are due by Thursday, October 30th, at 5 p.m. Decisions will be announced on Tuesday, November 18th at 5 p.m. Advisors will be available to sign plans of study on Monday, November 24th, Tuesday, November 25th, and Monday, December 1st.
Freshmen: Class of 2012
Interested in Social Studies? Great! To find out more, please come to our open house on Thursday, September 11th, from 1-3 p.m. The location will be provided by the Advising Programs Office.
If you have questions about Social Studies or would like to meet with someone to discuss your interests and learn more about the concentration, please contact a member of our freshman-sophomore advising team:
Dr. Patti Lenard (ptlenard at fas) or Dr. Melanie Adrian (adrian at fas).
OR Please contact one of our PEER CONCENTRATION COUNSELORS, who would be happy to talk to you about their experience in Social Studies.