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.
Go Far. Go to Brooklyn.
No. 1
Ethnically Diverse Campus for 5th Year
U.S. News & World Report, 2022
Best Bang for the Buck
Best Value College
Forbes, 2021-2023
NO. 1
PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN NYC
Academic Influence
No. 7
Top Performer in Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report
NO. 13
MOST ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN THE U.S.
The Third Way
Degrees
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.
Meet Our Faculty
An important and vital part of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences is our highly qualified faculty.
Go Further
There’s no limit to how far you can go.
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
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
Building Pipelines to Success
Terrance Blackman Stroud ’98 wants to ensure greater social mobility for Brooklyn College students.
Mojúbàolú Olúfunké Okome Selected to Council on Foreign Relations Education Ambassador Program
The higher education initiative is dedicated to those championing global affairs in colleges across the country.
Renaissance Woman, Hear Her Roar
Cynthia Leung found her voice at Brooklyn College. Now she’s ready to share it with the world.
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
Philip Napoli
Interim Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
E: SHSSdean@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Rebecca Schlissel
Executive Assistant to the Dean
E: Rebeccas@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Jennifer Matisi
Administrative Executive Coordinator
E: jennifer.matisi@brooklyn.cuny.edu