For applicants seeking admission in Spring 2025 and onward, the BA in Applied General Studies is not currently accepting new students. We encourage you to explore the BA in Social Sciences, BS in Information Systems Management, or BS in Leadership and Management Studies, which include a variety of options and pathways to help you get where you want to go. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Admissions at 212-998-7100 or sps.admissions@nyu.edu.
BA in Applied General Studies
Overview
The BA in Applied General Studies addresses the demand for an interdisciplinary major that allows students to design their own plan of study and combine courses across disciplinary boundaries.
Customize Your Program
Students work with their advisor and an assigned faculty mentor to develop a customized educational plan of study.
Faculty Contact
Dr. Bri Newland, Assistant Dean, Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies
(212) 998-7201
dausdean@nyu.edu
Program Structure
Core Courses
Core courses provide an in-depth exploration of the liberal arts that expands your critical thinking and analytical skills, increases your knowledge, and develops your intellect.
Internships
Earn academic credit while gaining industry experience. Work with coaches at the Wasserman Center to learn how to land an internship that will let you put what you have learned in the classroom into action.
Electives
Students select elective credits from DAUS course offerings in consultation with their advisor.
Capstone
Work in close consultation with a faculty advisor on a senior thesis or project in your field of study.
Core Requirements
The degree is a 128 credit program consisting of a required set of core courses (32 credits), foundation courses (16 credits), major requirements (60 credits), free electives (16 credits), and a graduation project (4 credits).
Foundation Courses
Students select 16 credits of foundation course work in consultation with their adviser and faculty mentor.
Major Requirements
Students select 60 credits of interdisciplinary course work in consultation with their adviser and faculty mentor. A minimum of 16 credits and a maximum of 32 credits must be chosen from the NYUSPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies Bachelor of Science and/or from an undergraduate degree within the School of Professional Studies.
Writing
The following courses may be required based on a writing placement assessment, and should be successfully completed within the first three semesters.
Critical Thinking
Students are required to take the following course.
Quantitative Reasoning
Students, in close consultation with their advisor, select Math 1 and Math II or one of the following other courses based on a math placement assessment.
Scientific Issues
Students select one of the following courses in consultation with their advisor.
Historical Perspectives
Students select one of the following courses in consultation with their advisor.
Global Perspectives
Students select one of the following courses in consultation with their advisor.
Literary and Artistic Expressions
Students select one of the following courses in consultation with their advisor.
Free Electives
Students select 16 elective credits in consultation with their adviser and faculty mentor.
Graduation Project
Students select one option in consultation with their advisor and faculty mentor.
Admissions Criteria
The NYU SPS Admissions team carefully weighs each component of your application during the admissions review process to evaluate your ability to benefit from and contribute to the dynamic learning environment and the challenging curriculum that the NYU School of Professional Studies offers.
CONTACT ADMISSIONS
The NYU SPS Admissions team is here to help you navigate the admissions process and ensure that all of your questions and/or concerns are addressed. Call or email to set up a Zoom or Skype appointment.
212-998-7100 • sps.admissions@nyu.edu
Financing Your Education
We know that financial planning for your education is of the utmost importance. We want to support you. Click the link below to learn about financial aid opportunities or download the financial aid guidelines document.