Social Research Graduate Curriculum

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

1. Core Courses

GSR 70200 - Contemporary Sociological Theory
GSR 70800 - Statistics I
GSR 70900 - Statistics II
GSR 71000 - Qualitative Digital Research Methods
GSR 71100 - Quantitative Digital Research Methods
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 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).