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.
News, Events and Resources
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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Nov 24, 2023
Beautifully Illustrated Birds, Glamour and Grime, and Sweeping Histories: Holiday Books
Nine recent books by faculty members and alumni that can round out your shopping list.
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Nov 13, 2023
‘The Peer Effect’ Looks at How Our Friends and Colleagues Shape Us, for Better and Worse
Margaret M. Chin’s latest book looks at peer culture from Stuyvesant High School to the workplace.
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Nov 6, 2023
Behind the U.S. Labor Strikes
Graduate Center scholars discuss how the pandemic, inflation, and wage inequality are drivers in the spate of large union strikes across the country.
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Oct 25, 2023
David Brotherton Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Social Justice and Critical Criminology Work
A scholar of street gangs and U.S. deportation policies is recognized for his research and influence.
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Upcoming Events
Commencement 2023
Sociology students were celebrated during the Graduate Center's 2023 Commencement ceremony at David Geffen Hall in New York City's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts complex on June 2, 2023.
