Social Studies is a great concentration for students who are interested in studying a social science topic from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students craft their own focus fields, drawing courses from across the college and, frequently, from the...
You don’t need to know what you want to study to declare Social Studies, but you do need to be committed to actively shaping your undergraduate education and to working closely with your adviser to identify and pursue your academic interests. Our...
First-year students considering Social Studies may want to take Economics 10 or any upper level course for which Economics 10 is a prerequisite. They may also want to take an ethical reasoning or philosophy course to determine whether they enjoy social...
Potential concentrators must enroll in Social Studies 10a, which is a prerequisite for declaring the concentration. Sophomores should take courses in economics and statistics, especially if they are planning to study abroad their junior year, and should...
In some special circumstances, students not enrolled in Social Studies 10a may still declare Social Studies; however, they must meet ASAP with Dr. Rosemarie Wagner, to discuss what an alternative path through Social Studies would entail. Students who are...
High school students who are interested in applying to Harvard College should contact Harvard College Admissions with any questions. Members of the Social Studies Committee will be happy to advise you after you have been accepted to Harvard and have...
First-semester sophomores will be advised by their 10a tutor, but may also consult members of our first year/sophomore advising team: Dr. Rosemarie Wagner, the Assistant Director of Studies for First Years and Sophomores, and Kate Anable, our...
