Ethnic Studies vs. Sociology

[bae2017]

Anybody know if a course in African-American Studies would count towards social science requirements? I'm debating between taking Intro to Soc or an African-American studies course, definitely learning towards the ethnic studies but if intro to soc will be more useful then I might opt for that.

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[Womb Raider]

Doesn't AMCAS have a huge document showing which classes fulfill their requirements? Every school is different, I think you'd be better off asking your (pre-med) adviser. No one here can you give a definite answer.

 

[Flashfan]

A lot of the things from Intro to Sociology are on the new MCAT. While the ethnic studies class may be more interesting, it is always easier to study for the MCAT when you are reviewing content rather than learning it for the first time.

 

[NeuResurgens]

I feel pretty confident in saying that an Ethnic Studies course would count toward social science requirements at most medical schools. However, given that introductory sociology is on the new iteration of the MCAT, I might lean towards that one since it offers you more utility. You could potentially take both if you have the time and capacity to handle it. or you could take one now and the other later as well.

 

[moemoekyun]

Why not both? Idk if it would count, but if you're interested in the course, take it. You'll be learning plenty of sociology when you study for the MCAT (disclaimer: I took soc years ago and iirc, it was mostly terminology and application of terms to explain social groups and behaviors. Not saying it's easy, but when compared to orgo...)

 

[bae2017]

Same vein - is it bad to take only one science course in senior year, assuming I want to apply to med school the summer after I graduate?

 

[LizzyM]

Same vein - is it bad to take only one science course in senior year, assuming I want to apply to med school the summer after I graduate?

Just don't fill your schedule with entry level courses that make it look like you were taking a bunch of easy stuff to improve your gpa. If you will be taking upper level classes foir a non-science major or just taking upper level courses after having taken the pre-reqs for those classes earlier then you may be fine.

 

[familyaerospace]

AA Studies should meet humanities/social sciences, but like others have said, it might be more helpful to take the other course for the MCAT. I would have taken both.