School of Humanities and Social Sciences

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.

No.1

Ethnically Diverse Campus for 5th Year

U.S. News & World Report, 2022

BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK

BEST VALUE COLLEGE

Forbes, 2021

NO.1

PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN NYC

Academic Influence

No.5

Nationwide for Social Mobility

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NO.13

MOST ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN THE U.S.

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No.1

Ethnically Diverse Campus for 5th Year

U.S. News & World Report, 2022

BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK

BEST VALUE COLLEGE

Forbes, 2021

NO.1

PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN NYC

Academic Influence

No.5

Nationwide for Social Mobility

CollegeNET, Inc.

NO.13

MOST ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN THE U.S.

The Third Way

Get Real Business Experience

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.

Engagement

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.

Innovation

We bring a creative approach to business, through experimentation with ideas and sheer determination to bring our innovative discoveries to life.

Impact

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.

Engagement

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.

Innovation

We bring a creative approach to business, through experimentation with ideas and sheer determination to bring our innovative discoveries to life.

Impact

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.

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All In for Your Success

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

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Internships and Employers

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:

  • 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
  • SANS Institute
  • United Nations
  • University of Hawaii
  • Yavneh Academy of Dallas

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Know Where You’re Going

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.

News & Events

Recent news

Lauren Mancia Publishes New Book Meditation and Prayer in the Eleventh-and Twelfth-Century Monastery
BC Brief, History, School of Humanities and Social Sciences | June 5, 2023

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

Brooklyn College Celebrates the Class of 2023
Academics, BC News, Conservatory of Music, Diversity, Division of Student Affairs, Murray Koppelman School of Business, School of Education, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences, School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts | June 2, 2023

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.

Finding the Words
Alumni, Best of BC, English, Faculty, School of Humanities and Social Sciences | May 24, 2023

Professor Joseph Entin and alumna Clare Callahan ’08 M.A. ask us to use our imaginations to address poverty.

Academic Resources

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.

Contact Information

School of Humanities and Social Sciences
3238 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.3136
F: 718.951.4132

Rosamond King

Interim Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
E: SHSSdean@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Rebecca Schlissel

Executive Assistant to the Dean
E: Rebeccas@brooklyn.cun.edu

Jennifer Matisi

Administrative Executive Coordinator
E: jennifer.matisi@brooklyn.cuny.edu

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