Sociology

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Sociology is a multi-faceted discipline represented at Hunter College by various scholars who use diverse methods from field research to quantitative analysis, theoretical inquiry, and more.

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ACADEMICS

The Sociology Department offers several enriched learning programs including a minor, a major for BA, a dual-degree BA/MS program, and an MS program.

Faculty & Staff

Our faculty and staff reflect the diversity of Hunter College and offer a wealth of knowledge that spans the ever-evolving field of Sociology.

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Sociology News

April 16, 2025

Hunter Sociologist Heba Gowayed Named Carnegie Fellow

Professor Heba Gowayed has won an Andrew Carnegie Fellowship, one of only 26 fellows chosen by a jury out of more than 300 nominations nationally.

March 5, 2025

Civil Discourse Series Examined Hasidic Jews in America

Hunter sociologist Schneur Zalman Newfield discussed how he left Chabad Hasidism in conversation with his colleague Heba Gowayed.

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