The Sociology Department at CUNY City College, located in the vibrant heart of New York City, offers a comprehensive and critical approach to understanding the complexities of human social life. Building on a history rooted in early 20th-century social justice, the department provides students with essential tools like theory, research methods, and critical thinking to examine the social forces shaping our world. The curriculum delves into a wide range of pressing issues, including urban dynamics, social inequality, race, ethnicity, immigration, gender, and social movements. This rigorous academic foundation prepares graduates for diverse career paths in fields such as research, social services, education, and advocacy, where a deep understanding of societal dynamics is crucial.
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The City College of the City University of New York (also known as the City College of New York, or simply City College or CCNY) is a public research university within the City University of New York (CUNY) system in New York City. Founded in 1847, City College was the first free public institution of higher education in the United States. It is the oldest of CUNY's 25 institutions of higher learning and is considered its flagship college.
