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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Mar 2, 2023
How to Manage Polarization? Cultures of Compromise in Comparison
Apply to take part in a Ph.D. student workshop with German students on countering polarization with cultures of compromise at the Graduate Center, July 11-13, 2023. Accepted students will receive funded travel to Germany in 2024.
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Feb 2, 2023
Two Professors and an Alumna Named Russell Sage Foundation Scholars
The prestigious fellowship supports research to improve social and living conditions in the U.S.
Dec 26, 2022
Make 2023 Productive and Fulfilling with These Academic Resolutions
From securing funding to taking time to enjoy the music, the Graduate Center offers support to help you reach your goals in 2023.
Dec 7, 2022
Here are the Grad Center Stories YOU Were Most Interested in This Year
These are the stories that our community read the most in 2022.
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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.
