Interdisciplinary course work and an in-depth internship are combined to provide students the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to understand their work in the social studies.
At moderation, students identify a coherent set of interests that link past and future coursework and their interest in this concentration, as well as propose an internship. Internships here are broadly defined and may include work with advocacy and activist groups, traditional social service organizations, government and nongovernmental organizations, and placements that might be part of a junior semester abroad. Students in this concentration are encouraged to draw upon the internship and related experiences in their Senior Theses.
Students supplement coursework with student activities and clubs outside the classroom
Before moderating into the concentration, students take two introductory courses from the disciplines within the Division of Social Studies or from an Interdisciplinary area. Introductory courses in African American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Politics, and Sociology can all serve to meet this requirement.
Examples of intermediate courses that students in this concentration can take include:
Examples of advanced courses that students in this concentration can take include: