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Concentrators' Handbook: An in-depth explanation of the Social Studies Concentration.


Information for Potential and Non-Concentrators:

Junior Tutorial Information for Non-Concentrators

Yes, non-concentrators can sign up for Social Studies tutorials! All tutorials are assigned by a lottery according to the Preference Form that must be handed in to the Social Studies Office by September 3rd, 10am. Preference is given to Social Studies concentrators, but if you have any extenuating circumstances, make sure to write them on the form. Junior tutorials are open to undergraduates only.

Please bring the form to the Social Studies, Hilles Library, 59 Shepard Street to enter the lottery. Faxed or emailed copies will not be accepted. If you are a non-concentrator, please state so on the top of your form.

 

COURSES FOR POTENTIAL AND NON-CONCENTRATORS

Suggested Courses for Freshmen Considering Social Studies

Freshmen considering Social Studies should consider taking courses in the following areas:

•  Economics (Social Analysis 10, 72, or upper-level economics courses for which Social Analysis 10 is a pre-requisite): Social Studies has an economics requirement, and many topics in the social sciences require an understanding of economics

•  Statistics (Statistics 100 or a quantitative reasoning course): Social Studies has a statistics requirements, and many topics in the social sciences require an understanding of statistics

•  Moral Reasoning and Ethical Reasoning: The core of the Social Studies program is social theory, and students who like theory and philosophy tend to be a better fit for the program. Taking a moral reasoning course is a great way to find out whether you want to study theory.

•  Social Science and History courses: We strongly encourage you to take courses that interest you in the social sciences or history. We count all courses in anthropology, economics, government, history, and sociology for concentration credit. Taking a course is a great way to develop your interest in a topic that you may want to study in Social Studies and to find out whether you like the methods and approaches used in the social sciences and history.

 

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS

Prospective students can meet with Thomas Ponniah (tponniah [at] fas) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2-4pm or Sarah Champlin-Scharff (scharff [at] fas) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4pm.