Social Science
- Social Science
- Namm Hall 611 (N-611)
- Chair: Prof. Edward Kaplan
- Phone:718.260.5079
- ekaplan@citytech.cuny.edu
The department seeks to provide insight into the various social sciences and to inform the student of the social scientist's view of problems which confront the individual, the community, the nation and the world.
A goal of the department is to give the student a clear understanding of the complexity of modern life and of the many demands it makes on each of us. By gaining insight into the social sciences, the student can step with confidence into the responsibilities of citizenship and enhance personal growth in his/her chosen career.
The realization of these objectives will
give the student both an increase in knowledge and a heightened
awareness and understanding of the nations and peoples around us.
Students do not apply for admission to the social science department.
The courses in the department are part of degree-granting programs.
They also satisfy requirements for Core curriculum in philosophy,
the behavioral or social sciences. Students should be guided in
selecting courses in the department by the statement of requirements
forthe specific programs in which they are enrolled. Courses are
offered in eight specific disciplines: anthropology, economics,
geography, government (political science), history, philosophy,
psychology and sociology.
