For applicants seeking admission in Spring 2025 and onward, the BA in Humanities 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 Humanities
Overview
The BA in Humanities provides a strong pre-professional education in the liberal arts. Students acquire the writing, critical thinking, aesthetic, and analytical abilities required to pursue a graduate degree, or to advance in their career.
Humanities of Now
The broad-based humanities curriculum encourages students to think in the cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary ways needed to succeed in today's increasingly globalized business, cultural, and communication environments.
Faculty Contact
Dr. Bri Newland, Assistant Dean, Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies
(212) 998-7201
dausdean@nyu.edu
DOVETAIL
Dovetail is the annual art and literary journal of the NYU School of Professional Studies. It is devoted to publishing and honoring the voice, craft, and originality of emerging writers and artists. We publish original fiction, non-fiction, poetry, playwriting, and all forms of visual art. Our editorial staff is comprised of students enrolled in the "Literary Magazine Production" course, which runs every spring semester. Dovetail is open for submissions every year from September 15 - February 15.
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.
Concentrations
Select one of the following concentrations: Art History and Visual Culture, Creative Writing, or Literature.
Capstone
Work in close consultation with a faculty advisor on a senior thesis or project in your field of study.
Electives
Students select elective credits from DAUS course offerings in consultation with their advisor.
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.
Concentrations
Students may select one of the following concentrations
Art History and Visual Culture
Analyze and comprehend the cultural, social, and political messages that lie hidden beneath art’s aesthetic beauty.
Literature
Explore how literature serves to enrich understanding and foster critical thinking in a complex world.
Core Requirements
The degree is a 128 credit program consisting of a required set of core courses (32 credits), foundation courses (20 credits), methods and theory courses (8 credits), major requirements (20 credits), concentration courses (16 credits), free electives (26 credits), and a graduation project (4 credits).
Free Electives
Students select 26-28 credits from DAUS course offerings in consultation with their advisor.
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.