In 1970, Lehman's Department of Sociology established a Chapter (Mu of New York State) of Alpha Kappa Delta, the national sociological honor society. To be eligible for initiation, students must have completed a minimum of 18 credits in Sociology, at least 12 of which were taken at Lehman. They must have attained a departmental average (G.P.A) of 3.3 and a College grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.3.

• The Michael J. Duffy Memorial Scholarship
  Endowed by the family, colleagues and friends of a long-time and beloved member of the sociology faculty, this scholarship will provide tuition assistance to an academically qualified upper-division sociology major. The first award was made in 2005.
• The Louise Chazin Prize
  The Prize, named in honor of a late community leader, is awarded to a student who has a demonstrated interest in the aging, usually evidenced by enrollment in the Interdisciplinary Minor in Aging and stated career goals.
• The Michael J. Duffy Memorial Prize
  Dr. Duffy’s family, friends, colleagues and students created this $100 prize in 2000 as part of an on-going memorial to him. The prize is presented to an outstanding sociology major graduate and is listed in the College's graduation program.
• The Sociology Award
  Created by the department faculty, this award recognizes academic excellence in Sociology as demonstrated by a student’s departmental average. It consists of a student membership in the American Sociological Association and a subscription to one of its journals. The award is made annually to a graduating senior and is listed in the College's graduation program.
• The Barbara Jacobson Award
  Created by the Sociology Department to honor the life and dedication of Dr. Jacobson. It is awarded to an outstanding transfer student.
• Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) Awards
  Two AKD awards - one each named for Dr. Murray Hausknecht and Dr. Nathan Joseph, former Sociology faculty members – awarded to student members of AKD with especially high GPAs and notable academic achievement.

• Showcased Publications
  A number of our undergraduate majors have authored or co-authored articles or book chapters. Since Spring 2003 these have been displayed in a showcase immediately adjacent to Carman Hall B63.
• Department Honors at Graduation
  In order to graduate with departmental honors, a major must have attained a 3.5 average in Sociology and a 3.2 cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) in the College. In addition, the student must have completed a SOC 400-level course in Sociology (e.g. SOC 481) with an A or A-, and received a positive recommendation from the Sociology Department. Only students who have completed 60 of their credits at Lehman are eligible to graduate with departmental honors.