Social Science Academy
The Fort Hays State University Admissions Office, School of Criminal Justice, Leadership, and Sociology, and the Department of Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science are hosting the first annual Social Science Academy on campus on Monday, October 28th, from 9:00 am - 1:45 pm.
This event is free and will include a continental breakfast and lunch. It is open to high school students interested in careers in the social sciences.
The School of Criminal Justice, Leadership, and Sociology and the Department of Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science offer challenging and exciting degree programs. These programs prepare students for careers in some of the fastest-growing occupations. The most common career areas are public service, law enforcement and corrections, nonprofit management, counseling, government and law, consulting, advocacy, and research.
Students will:
- Participate in fun and engaging activities that introduce students to the social sciences.
- Learn about academic, career, and other unique educational opportunities with the programs.
- Speak with faculty, staff, and students in each program.
- Have an opportunity to win scholarships.
- Visit with representatives of the Admissions Office to learn more about FHSU.
Schedule of Events
9:00 – 9:15 am - Check-in
9:15 – 9:25 am - Welcome
9:35 am – 12:45 pm – Rotating program stations:
• Criminal Justice
• Leadership
• Sociology
• Communication Studies
• Law and Political Science
12:55 – 1:35 pm - Lunch & Scholarship Drawings
1:35 pm - End of day
🅿️ Parking passes are NOT required for the day. Guests may park in any campus parking lot or open space (except handicapped). A bus lane will run southbound on the east side of Sheridan Hall, and buses may park at Gross Memorial Coliseum.📍View our virtual map or download a campus map to help you find your way.
Groups are welcome! To enhance your experience, please have each attendee complete the sign-up form. We ask that everyone selects "0 guests," we kindly request that sponsors designate one student to indicate the number of sponsors or teachers attending with your group.
Questions? Contact: jmmcguire2@fhsu.edu or 785-628-5840
Jessica M. McGuire
Senior Administrative Assistant/Marketing
Sociology Program in the School of Criminal Justice, Leadership, and Sociology
Department of Communication Studies, Law, and Political Science
Rarick Hall
Online reservations are closed. If you are interested in attending, please call 785-628-5840 or email jmmcguire2@fhsu.edu
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