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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Sep 18, 2023
ChatGPT Tips for the CUNY Classroom, Version 2.0
Graduate Center scholars share their latest insights on teaching in an AI-infused world.
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Sep 15, 2023
Recognizing Leaders of Hispanic Scholarship
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize our scholars who are leaders and pushing the boundaries of knowledge.
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Sep 14, 2023
Van Tran Elected a Member of Prestigious Sociological Research Association
The election, rare for an associate professor, is based on the strength of his scholarship, which focuses on the integration of immigrants.
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Sep 7, 2023
With Multiple Tenure-Track Offers, a Ph.D. Graduate Chooses CUNY
Edwin Grimsley, a New Yorker with close ties to public schools and CUNY, is starting as an assistant professor at Baruch College this fall.
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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.
