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School of Arts and Sciences
Office: Kramer Science Center Room 127
Phone: 631-244-3232
Fax: 631-244-1033

Div. of Arts & Humanities
Office: Fortunoff Hall Room 310
Phone: 631-244-3155
Fax: 631-244-1085
Office Hours:
Fall & Spring:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-8:15pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
Winter & Summer:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm

Div. of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Office: Kramer Science Center Room 124
Phone: 631-244-3011
Fax: 631-244-1033
Office Hours:
September - July:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-4:00pm, 4:45pm - 8:15pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
August:
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-3:30pm

Div. of Social Sciences
Office: Fortunoff Hall Room 310
Phone: 631-244-3155
Fax: 631-244-1085
Office Hours:
Fall & Spring:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-8:15pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
Winter & Summer:
Mon-Thu: 8:00am-5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm
Major: Social Sciences


Dowling's School of Arts and Sciences degree programs are constructed upon a well-rounded core curriculum of arts and humanities, natural science, math, and social sciences. These are the classic building blocks that ensure career versatility in an ever-changing world.

The social sciences degree offers students a comprehensive understanding of their place in contemporary society, and the principles that govern its functioning.

Students learn the relevant models of analysis of social issues and evaluate their application to the real world.

For students interested in a career as a social worker, the social work concentration option will prepare you for the graduate studies required for this career.



Career Outcomes: For Social Sciences Majors


Dowling's social sciences degree prepares you for diverse careers in business, government, and non-profit organizations and for graduate study in social sciences, business, law, education, and social work.

Your communications, analytical, and research skills will qualify you for a career as an anthropologist, archaeologist, research worker, and others.