Office of Admission
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
79 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212.229.5150 or
800.292.3040
Fax: 212.229.5355
lang@newschool.edu
Director of Undergraduate Studies and Departmental Faculty Advisor for Sociology
Cresa Pugh
Professor, Sociology
pughc@newschool.edu
Student Success Advisor for Sociology
Kimberly Waters
Lang Academic Advisor
646.909.3620
watersk@newschool.edu
Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in this subject should see their core faculty advisor.
Curriculum Notice: We are in the midst of an exciting redesign of this curriculum that addresses the urgent challenges of our time, building new programs and majors that are responsive to the changing world and tap into The New School’s unique strengths and groundbreaking work. Students who begin their studies at Lang in fall 2026 or after can take courses in this subject area and further pursue it through minors, electives, or broader individualized study. Students interested in pursuing a guided study of this subject are encouraged to speak with their Student Success Advisor for more information. Students in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor’s Program) who are interested in this subject should consult their core faculty advisor.
Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the departmental faculty advisor and your Student Success advisor. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements and Sociology Requirements Worksheets below.
Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in studying sociology should consult their core faculty advisor.
Introductory courses:
Other required courses:
Senior Capstone:
Total Credits: 36-48
*BA/MA students should take GSOC courses. All students should select graduate-level courses in consultation with the departmental faculty advisor.
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