Degree Requirements

Completion of the graduate program in social research requires a minimum of 45 credits, which include:

1. Core Courses

• GSR 70800 Statistics I 
• GSR 70900 Statistics II 
• GSR 71000 Qualitative Research Methods 
• GSR 71100 Quantitative Research Methods 
• GSR 70200 Contemporary Sociological Theory 
• GSR 71600 Workshop in Using Information Technology for Research 
• GSR 71700 Seminar in Applied and Evaluation Research 
• GSR 71900 Applied Research Seminar 

2. Electives (15 credits)

Fifteen credits are taken in courses according to the student’s interests. Some may be taken in areas of specialization among GSR courses, some may be selected from courses in other Hunter departments or CUNY colleges. See advisers.

3. Internship Requirements (6 credits)

Degree candidates must work as research interns in public or private organizations for a minimum of three 12 weeks full-time or 24 weeks part-time.

• GSR 71800 Research Internship 

Additional Information

The program can be completed in two years on a full-time basis, or seven semesters on  a part-time basis (two courses per semester minimum).