
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 9, 2022
Propaganda, protest, and repression in Russia: an insiders look with Anna Zhelnina
Anna Zhelnina, post-doctoral researcher at the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Research, discusses the state of the Russian opposition to the war in Ukraine on the International Horizons podcast
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May 9, 2022
The Ukraine War Dashes a Grad’s Commencement Plans
Anna Zhelnina, a Russian citizen working in Finland, was looking forward to getting hooded in person.
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May 3, 2022
Don't Pin the Woes of American Workers on Immigration
In her new book, Professor Ruth Milkman argues that weakened unions and other labor market shifts, not immigrants, have hurt American workers.
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May 1, 2022
Scholars to Know This AAPI Heritage Month
Meet Graduate Center faculty, students, and alumni who study and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage.
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