Area Of Study

Mathematics

… for its own sake. Our students engage in a exploratory and collaborative approach, and are encouraged and empowered to use the language and concepts of mathematics …

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Psychoanalytic Studies

… students to explore psychoanalysis in relation to society and culture. You are here Sitewide Search Students can … in its clinical traditions as well as contemporary forms, and are encouraged to elaborate their psychological interests and questions in relation to philosophy, creative writing, …

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Entrepreneurship

… College Center for Design into their academic work and explore methods of organizing, creating, and managing innovative enterprises that effect social … it’s for-profit or not-for-profit, public or private, and whether it’s theater, social entrepreneurship, visual …

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Jewish Studies

… Studies The academic study of Jewish history, literature, and culture goes back to the early years of Hampshire … , now the world's largest collection of Yiddish books and located adjacent to the Hampshire campus. Students of … these links through academic research, creative writing, and photography. Student Project Titles The Magic Mirror: …

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Faculty

Kay Johnson

… Kay Johnson Kay Johnson was a professor of Asian studies and politics and director of the Hampshire College China Exchange Program. Her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. were from the University of Wisconsin. In Memory of …

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Social Change

… College has attracted students who are engaged inside and outside of the classroom with issues of social responsibility, change, and justice. Hampshire has always connected a student's … also through encouraging a strong sense of social justice and community responsibility. Hampshire engages not only …

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Theatre

… a process-oriented program that demands strong initiative and motivation from each student. You are here Sitewide … Search The Theatre Program centers on active participation and production from the first year of study onward, rather than limiting it to third and fourth year students. Applied theatre practices are …

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Middle Eastern Studies

… to gain a foundational understanding of the structure and cultural identities of the region. This strong base in the social and political history of the Middle East is then built upon and directed in any number of ways. A student may choose to …

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Art History

… or monuments in their own right, but also to understand and interpret them in relation to the historical circumstances, endeavors, and conflicts of the culture and region in which they were made. Students read and

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Studio / Visual Arts

… are exposed early to a variety of different tools and materials that they may use to express themselves and explore their artistic voice within a liberal arts … array of studio courses, critical theory, art history, and a portfolio of independent work are required components …

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Physics

… extensive lab work, original research, functional design, and real world experience beginning in the first semester of … (music, education, or architecture, for example) and to pair a more standard physics curriculum with courses … Monte Carlo Simulation of the Quark-Gluon Plasma Building and Playing Keyboard Instruments A Preparation for Graduate …

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Psychology

… viewpoints from which to consider human behavior, emotion, and thinking. You are here Sitewide Search Courses span … cognitive, critical, cultural, developmental, political, and psychoanalytic psychology; cognitive and affective neuroscience; and the psychology of language, …

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Religion

… Religion Religion has played a major role, positively and negatively, in the formation of human culture around the … Search Religion has played a major role, positively and negatively, in the formation of human culture around the … The study of religion at Hampshire is interdisciplinary and interdenominational, allowing exploration of the ways …

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American Studies

… to the study of American history, politics, literature, and culture. You are here Sitewide Search Several core seminars on models, methods, and materials for interdisciplinary study, plus courses from … Street Histories of Little Compton, Rhode Island Nazis and Cowboys: A Comparison of Lebensraum and Manifest Destiny …

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Politics

… labor history, political philosophy, legal studies, and racial injustice, the study of politics at Hampshire is interdisciplinary and all encompassing. You are here Sitewide Search Politics … will likely encounter issues such as environmental justice and socioeconomic determinants of public health at some point …

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History

… connect their findings about the past to the issues and conflicts of the present day. History is taught not as a … inquiry, encouraging students to develop critical analytic and writing skills and to consider how we create "history." Faculty expect …

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Latin American Studies

… Latin American Studies Relations between the United States and the Américas—military, economic, cultural—necessitate a … venture across these areas of study, considering how, why, and with what restrictions people, policies, money, and culture cross borders both within and between the United …

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Cognitive Science

… field devoted to the study of the mind, the brain, and computing technology. You are here Sitewide Search … field devoted to the study of the mind, the brain, and computing technology.  Hampshire's diverse program serves … child development, learning, digital multimedia, and the social effects of new information technology. Many …

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All News Stories

… Scholar Read More Hampshire Alum Christina Quarles 04F and Author Maggie Nelson Discuss Creative Life in Artforum …

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Path to Purpose: Division 1

… outcomes. Div 1 Explore work-study opportunities on-campus and off-campus . Gain real world experience to add to your resume Cultivate teamwork, accountability, and communication skills Attend Hampfest and join student clubs that align with your interests. …

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Path to Purpose: Division 2

… outcomes. Div II - First Year Write/update your resume  and have it reviewed by a career counselor  at SPARC. Learn … to effectively communicate your unique Hampshire education and experience  Attend a Div II Design Your Internship workshop. Reflect on your own strengths and areas for development Develop ideas for life after …

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Path to Purpose: Division 3

… a Div III Design Your Life after Hampshire workshop. Seek and leverage diverse resources and feedback to inform your direction Design a Div III in an area that excites you. Develop advanced skills and connect with those working in your field of interest  …

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Hampshire College New England Transfer Agreement

… England (Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) who meet the criteria below. Massachusetts … must apply to Hampshire using the Common Application and have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or higher at … success rates of transfer students, a campus friendliness and sense of belonging, availability of need- and merit-based …

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Living Land Acknowledgement Resource Guide

… is part of an on-going process of reflection, education, and action. The Living Land Acknowledgement was written collaboratively by members of the working group and the campus community who have engaged in the practice of … guide. We ask that you engage with resources below and the on-going processes of reflection, education, and

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Notice of Non-Discrimination

… Non-Discrimination Hampshire College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, … state or federal law in any of its educational programs and activities, in employment and application for employment, and in admission and

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