Both courses read great books in connection with contemporary issues and emphasize clear writing and thinking. On the science side, the Plan II core consists of special courses in logic, math, biology and physics. In the social sciences, unique courses on the individual in society reflect Parlin's dream of an education for citizenship. An individual thesis project rounds out the senior year. Theses may be based on research or they may be original creative work.
Recent topics range from software design to political philosophy.
Although the Plan II program is interdisciplinary, students concentrate in the areas of their theses and are well prepared for graduate school in their chosen subjects. P lan II students are selected from a large applicant pool for their brilliant minds and their love of active learning. They have every possible interest and they take on a vareity of careers. Majoring simply in Plan II, many students graduate to professional schools in law, medicine, or business. Others combine Plan II with majors in specialized subjects in architecture, fine arts, business, science, or engineering.