
Sociology

The Ph.D. Program in Sociology develops sociologists of broad theoretical background who are trained in a mixture of research methods, from survey research to ethnographic, historical and comparative approaches.
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Ph.D. in Sociology
Full Time
Admissions Deadlines
December 15 for fall enrollment
(No spring enrollment)
Students in the Ph.D. program in Sociology pursue studies in wide-ranging areas of study within sociology, with our program offering an especially strong emphasis on:
- urban sociology
- studies of race, ethnicity, and immigration
- research on urban institutions, including schools, and on neighborhoods and urban spaces
- sociology of culture and gender; feminist theory
- technology, work and occupations
We are one of the leading programs in the country in the study of international migration, and our location in New York, the the preeminent center of cultural production in America, provides unique opportunities and resources for cultural studies. Our faculty also study criminology, education, religion, health, globalization and development, social movements, law and the sociology of the body, and our students are encouraged to explore interdisciplinary studies to broaden and deepen their expertise.

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Sociology Program Community Hub
Our online community hub includes a calendar of events, a monthly newsletter, publication announcements, academic and financial resources, and more.
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May 19, 2023
Graduate Center Students Win Prestigious Dissertation Fellowships
Ph.D. candidates secure highly competitive grants for their dissertation projects.
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May 1, 2023
Celebrating Graduate Center Scholars During AAPI Heritage Month
The Graduate Center recognizes the work of our alumni and faculty during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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Apr 12, 2023
John Torpey to receive Award for Excellence in International Exchange
The award is given by the DAAD Alumni Association-USA for his work organizing academic exchanges with Germany.
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Apr 3, 2023
Black, Race and Ethnic Studies Fellowships Awarded to 65 CUNY Faculty and Doctoral Students
The fellowship is designed to enhance Black, race and ethnic studies scholarship and teaching at CUNY and is part of a $3 million, Mellon Foundation-funded initiative.
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Commencement 2022
Sociology students in the graduating classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 were celebrated during the Graduate Center's 2022 Commencement ceremony.