The Department of Sociology offers an intensive program in social research leading to the Master of Science degree. The program is designed for individuals with a background in the social sciences who wish to pursue a career in research and related areas, as well as for those who wish to upgrade their research skills. All courses are scheduled in the evening.

Students wishing to learn more about the program are encouraged to talk with the Program Director, Professor Howard Lune, who can be reached in the program office in 1601 Hunter West or by phone at (212) 772-5641. Additional information on the program is available from the Graduate Bulletin of Hunter College, as well as in a brochure that is available in the department and program offices.

Hunter's MS in Applied Social Research Program was identified in 2000 as one of the top 5 Sociology Masters' Programs in the U.S. Specializing in Applied Research Methodology, by Lingua Franca's The Real Guide To Grad School.

The City University of New York's PhD program in Sociology is located at the Graduate Center.

More information on the doctoral program can be found at: http://gc.cuny.edu/Sociology

Thinking about a Master's Degree in Sociology or Social Research? See ASA student satisfaction survey here, or view the whole study here.