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I'm interested in Social Studies but I missed the Sophomore Declaration of Intent deadline. Can I still join the concentration?
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...
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I’m a sophomore who is interested in Social Studies. What classes should I take?
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...
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How will Social Studies calculate and decide upon my honors recommendation?
A student’s class rank is based on a calculation weighted as follows: the grade average in all concentration courses (all Social Studies courses and all courses taken to fulfill Social Studies requirements) x 50; the senior thesis x 35; the oral defense...
If I decide that I do not want to write a senior thesis, what are my options?
To receive a degree recommendation from Social Studies, a student must write an acceptable senior thesis (one that receives a passing grade as the average of its two evaluations) and take the oral thesis defense and general examinations that follow.
If you...