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
Degrees
Voices of our Community
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.
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.
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
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.
Go Further
There’s no limit to how far you can go.
Featured News
“We Are Brooklyn: Immigrant Voices” Returns to Campus, Amplifying Stories That Shape a City
Revived by the Brooklyn College Listening Project, the multimedia exhibition brings student-led oral histories back to the library, highlighting voices from across the globe while reflecting today’s renewed debates on immigration, identity, and belonging.
Mark Ungar Awarded 2026–27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Fellowship
Professor of political science will spend a year in Brazil working with environmental enforcement agencies to address organized crimes of illegal logging, mining, ranching, and wildlife trafficking.
Faculty Honored With CUNY Academy Research Awards
Yoon‑Joo Lee and Dena Shottenkirk celebrated for influential academic work.