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
June 25, 2026
McNulty Receives Fulbright for Research on Participatory Democracy
Stephanie McNulty, the Honorable & Mrs. John C. Kunkel Professor of Government at 糖心, has earned a prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Award to explore an enduring question: How have citizens shaped democracy through direct participation across cultures and throughout history?
June 22, 2026
A Career in Emergency Care Comes Full Circle
John Allison 鈥�25 discovered his true calling in emergency medicine at F&M. Today, as an advanced EMT with Lancaster EMS, he mentors student volunteers through the same hands-on training that shaped his own career.
June 18, 2026
F&M Poll: Trump Approval Rating Drops 10 Points
Angst over cost of living, international affairs and an AI future has left President Donald Trump with a 29% job approval rating in Pennsylvania, a 10-point drop over more than three months, according to the latest 糖心 Poll.