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The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), sitting at the heart of a great urban college, educates students to be leaders of character, wisdom, and influence in an interdependent, global society through high-quality humanities and social science programs. An HSS education is not bound by our classrooms, because Brooklyn is a diverse educational laboratory that enables our students to regularly apply their learning to real-world challenges, bringing what they learn by experience into sharper focus in our classrooms.
Africana Studies
Classics
Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders
English
History
Judaic Studies
Modern Languages and Literatures
Philosophy
Political Science
Puerto Rican and Latino Studies
Sociology
American Studies
Caribbean Studies
Children and Youth Studies
Communication
Linguistics
Studies in Religion
Urban Sustainability
Women’s and Gender Studies
Ethnically Diverse Campus for 5th Year
U.S. News & World Report, 2022
BEST VALUE COLLEGE
Forbes, 2021
PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN NYC
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MOST ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN THE U.S.
The Third Way
The Koppelman Experience is our commitment to continuous improvement: to greater engagement with our stakeholders, to innovation across all our programs, and impact on the world at large. And as a business student at Brooklyn College, you’ll be a vital part of the success of this exceptional business education.
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.
An important and vital part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences is our highly qualified faculty.
Miriam Deutch is Director, Open Educational Resources Initiative, Librarian and Art Historian. Cu...
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Dorell Thomas earned master’s degrees in both English Adolescent Literature, Grade 7-12 and...
Saam Trivedi is the author of _Imagination, Music, and the Emotions: A Philosophical Study_ (Stat...
Mark Ungar is professor of political science at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center, and of ...
There’s no limit to how far you can go.
HSS Courses that Address Race, Racism, Policing, and Structural Inequality The Benefits of a Degree in the Humanities and Social Sciences 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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With our academic programs and the right guidance, you’ll create an academic path that will help you earn your degree in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Lauren Mancia, Associate History Professor, recently published her book, Meditation and Prayer in the Eleventh-and Twelfth-Century Monastery: Struggling Towards God. The work examines medieval monastic meditation, prayer, and retrospection during
The 98th commencement united the campus community and featured Pulitzer and Kennedy Center Award-Winner Tania León and Foundation Board of Trustees Chair Evan Silverstein ’76, along with other special guests.
Professor Joseph Entin and alumna Clare Callahan ’08 M.A. ask us to use our imaginations to address poverty.
Magisterial Feminae: How Women Who Studied the Ancient World Innovated Brooklyn College, the Latin/Greek Institute, and Beyond
Fragments of Experience: Approaching “Lived Religion” From Late Antiquity to the Central Middle Ages
Our campus at Brooklyn College is built with all the resources you’ll need to succeed in your education.
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Research Opportunities
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School of Humanities and Social Sciences 3238 Boylan Hall P: 718.951.3136 F: 718.951.4132
Interim Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences E: SHSSdean@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Executive Assistant to the Dean E: Rebeccas@brooklyn.cun.edu
Administrative Executive Coordinator E: jennifer.matisi@brooklyn.cuny.edu
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