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 F&M in Action
August 5, 2026
Shaping Policy and Careers: F&M Alumni Share Opportunities in Government
Erin Corrigan 鈥�22 is helping to plan initiatives at the highest levels of state government just a few years after graduation, thanks to advice and support from her F&M alumni mentor, Trustee Akbar Hossain 鈥�13. 鈥淔&M alumni are here to help support you,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 F&M鈥檚 culture to help lift up the next generation.鈥�
August 3, 2026
鈥楨dinburgh, the Isles, and Beyond鈥�: Eleanor Metz 鈥�27 Shares Her Journey Exploring Scottish Archaeology
Eleanor Metz 鈥�27 long dreamed of exploring archaeological sites across the United Kingdom. The F&M anthropology major made this a reality, not once, but twice. 鈥淪tudying abroad involved taking a risk and moving out of my comfort zone, but it has been the most formative part of my college experience,鈥� Metz said.
July 29, 2026
A Diplomat鈥檚 Return to Lead: Matt DesChamps 鈥�93, P鈥�28 Begins Service as Board Chair
Matt DesChamps 鈥�93, P鈥�28 has spent more than three decades giving back to the College鈥攁s a volunteer, mentor, fundraiser, trustee, and advocate. Now, that enduring commitment has brought him to a new role: Chair of F&M's Board of Trustees.