
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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Jul 21, 2022
Prominent Graduate Center Sociologists Recognized by ASA
The American Sociological Association honored Philip Kasinitz and Margaret Chin for their influential work in ethnography.
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Jul 13, 2022
From Sports to Sci-Fi: What the Graduate Center Is Reading
Find some summer books with this inspiring list from faculty and administrators.
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Jun 27, 2022
The role of religion in shaping political views, especially on abortion, with Amy Adamczyk
Professor Amy Adamczyk discusses how religious beliefs shape attitudes on abortion and other issues, on International Horizons.
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Jun 23, 2022
Scholars Weigh in on the End of Roe v. Wade
Faculty and alumni experts comment on the abortion ruling and what it portends.
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Upcoming Events
Commencement 2022
Sociology students in the graduating classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 were celebrated during the Graduate Center's 2022 Commencement ceremony.