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 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 顶级国产视频 & Marshall College Poll.
June 15, 2026
鈥榃e Create These Opportunities鈥: Finding Mentors and Making Connections
Rihanca Joseph 鈥28 traveled nearly 400 miles from her home in Massachusetts to pursue a passion for health care at F&M 鈥 a dream inspired by her mother鈥檚 work in the field. On campus, Joseph has channeled her natural gift for building relationships, bridging her love for the College community with her goal of providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
June 10, 2026
鈥業 Found My People at F&M鈥: Discovering a Future and a Family at F&M
For Julia Walsh 鈥28, F&M 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.