School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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.
No. 1
College With the Highest Payoff
Forbes, 2025
No. 3
Best Value College
The Wall Street Journal, 2025
No. 6
Top Performer in Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Departments and Interdisciplinary Programs
Africana Studies American Studies Caribbean Studies Children and Youth Studies Classics Communication Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders English History Judaic Studies Global Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Linguistics Philosophy Political Science Puerto Rican and Latinx Studies Sociology Studies in Religion Urban Sustainability Women’s and Gender Studies
Academic Programs
Office of the Dean
Careers
Students in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences students go on to careers at a wide variety of employers, including:
- American Museum of Natural History
- ARTNews
- The Corcoran Group
- HarperCollins Publishers
- McGraw Hill
- Mount Sinai Health System
- New York Center for Infants and Toddlers, Inc.
- New York City Department of Education
- New York City Teaching Fellows
- New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
- New York University
- NYU Langone Health
- Sanctuary for Families
- United Nations
- University of Hawaii
Community Stories
Leadership, Legacy, and the Enduring Power of History
A Conversation With Recently Retired Professor David Troyansky.
A Natural Selection
2025 Goldwater Scholar says the award is an invaluable confirmation she’s on the right path.
Meet Our Faculty
An important and vital part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences is our highly qualified faculty.
Featured News
Wolfe Institute Launches Fall 2026 New Books by HSS Faculty Series
Students, staff, and faculty are invited to engage with the latest books from five professors through a series of author talks and discussions.
Professor Moustafa Bayoumi Awarded Prestigious Stanford Humanities Fellowship
Nationally recognized scholar will spend the academic year at the university’s Humanities Center advancing a new book project and collaborating with leading researchers from across the humanities.
French Program Launches New Zero-Cost Digital Textbooks
New open educational resources created by Melissa Panek and the Brooklyn College OER library team eliminate a $154.42 course fee while preserving the interactive tools that support student success in French language learning.