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The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers programs that will challenge and inspire you. We provide you with the tools you need to engage with the world critically and creatively. From internships and research opportunities to cultural and academic events, you will be immersed in experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.
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Ethnically Diverse Campus for 5th Year
U.S. News & World Report, 2022
Best Value College
Forbes, 2021-2023
PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN NYC
Academic Influence
Top Performer in Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report
MOST ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN THE U.S.
The Third Way
You’ll be a part of a vast network of connected entities, through outreach in our local community, partnerships with corporations, and collaborations with other institutions of higher education.
We bring a creative approach to business, through experimentation with ideas and sheer determination to bring our innovative discoveries to life.
You’ll have a broader perspective in the classroom through high quality and meaningful research, preparing you for success as a business professional as you contribute to the betterment of society.
Cynthia Leung found her voice at Brooklyn College. Now she’s ready to share it with the world.
Brandon Abram is seeking justice. His studies at Brooklyn College are guiding the way.
For Marisha Sampson, her current studies both harken her childhood and guide her future.
An important and vital part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences is our highly qualified faculty.
Benefits of Humanities and Social Science Degrees
Courses that Address Climate Change, Sustainability, and Environmental Studies Courses that Address Race, Racism, Policing, and Structural Inequality HSS Student Expo
While you’re here to focus on your education, we’ll be here to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to achieve your academic, professional, and life goals. With a vast array of offerings, including career services, financial aid, guidance and counseling, and health and wellness, you’ll find a campus full of people and resources to support you every step of the way.
Student Support
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives School of Humanities and Social Sciences students access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
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Our campus at Brooklyn College is built with all the resources you’ll need to succeed in your education.
Academic advising To help you find your way.
Research Opportunities To help you dig deeper.
Library Resources To help you discover more.
There’s no limit to how far you can go.
Professor of political science publishes collaborative NSF-funded research paper based on analysis of more than 500 asylum cases.
Her book Sojourners, Sultans, and Slaves earns both the Bentley Book Prize and Lovejoy Book Prize for the best book in world history and global slavery.
"Starved for Light: The Long Shadow of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency" is the first comprehensive book on the subject.
Interdisciplinary Program Directors Meeting
LAMEM Spring 2025 Colloquia Student Presentations
3238 Boylan Hall P: 718.951.3136 F: 718.951.4132
Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences E: SHSSdean@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Executive Assistant to the Dean E: Rebeccas@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Administrative Executive Coordinator E: jennifer.matisi@brooklyn.cuny.edu
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