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).
Foundation Courses: Humanities
Prior to beginning a concentration, students must complete a series of foundation courses within their major. A student¿s chosen concentration determines which particular combination of the following required courses and elected humanities and social sciences courses will make up the foundation curriculum of their humanities major. Students select four of the following courses.
- CWRG1-UC5240 Foundations of The Creative Process 4
- ARTH1-UC5430 History of Art I: Earliest to Middle Ages 4
- ARTH1-UC5431 History of Art II: Renaissance to Modern 4
- MEST1-UC6033 The Language of Contemporary Images 4
- LITR1-UC6241 Introduction to Literature 4
- HUMN1-UC6403 Foundations of Philosophical Thought 4
- RELG1-UC7003 Judaism, Christianity, & Islam 4
- RELG1-UC7004 Hinduism, Buddhism, & Taoism 4
Foundation Courses: Social Sciences
Prior to beginning a concentration, students must complete a series of foundation courses within their major. A student¿s chosen concentration determines which particular combination of the following required courses and elected humanities and social sciences courses will make up the foundation curriculum of their humanities major. Students select one of the following courses.
- ECON1-UC0301 Intro to Macroeconomics 4
- ECON1-UC0302 Intro to Microeconomics 4
- BUSN1-UC0504 Business Organization & Management 4
- ORBC1-UC1301 Organizational Behavior 4
- SOCS1-UC2201 Oral Communications 4
- ANTH1-UC5003 Cultural Anthropology 4
- MEST1-UC6028 Understanding Media 4
- POLS1-UC6602 Political Thought 4
- POLS1-UC6604 American Politics 4
- POLS1-UC6605 International Relations 4
- PSYC1-UC6801 Intro to Psychology 4
- SOCY1-UC7200 Intro to Sociology 4
- ECON1-UC6607 The Global Economy 4
- ECON1-UC6608 History of Economic Thought 4
Methods and Theory
Students select two Methods and Theory courses in consultation with their advisor.
Major Requirements
To enhance their area of concentration and to broaden their knowledge base, students select 20 credits by combining their choice of the concentration courses; other humanities or social sciences courses; and the following courses. Students in the Art History and Visual Culture concentration must select at least one ARTS1-UC course. Students select 20 credits in consultation with their advisor.
- ARTH1-UC5426 The Art and History of Advertising and Graphic Design 4
- ARTH1-UC5427 The History of Interior Design 4
- ARTH1-UC5457 Oppositional Dress: A Subtext of Fashion 4
- ARTH1-UC5454 American Art & Architecture 4
- ARTH1-UC5452 Gender Studies in Art History 4
- ARTH1-UC5421 History of Photography 4
- ARTH1-UC5423 The Manhattan Skyline 2
- ARTH1-UC5422 New York City Architecture 2
- ARTH1-UC5425 Public Art in New York 2
- ARTS1-UC5445 The Arts: Art Studio Techniques and Practices 2
- ARTS1-UC5439 The Arts: The Blues 2
- ARTS1-UC5432 The Arts: Collage & Mixed Media 2
- ARTS1-UC5417 The Arts: Drawing 2
- ARTS1-UC5434 The Arts: Drawing, Expression,Space & Form 2
- ARTS1-UC5435 The Arts: Fundamentals of Painting & Design 2
- ARTS1-UC5411 The Arts: Jazz 2
- ARTS1-UC5406 The Arts: Opera 2
- ARTS1-UC5414 The Arts: Photography: The World Through the Lens 2
- ARTS1-UC5440 The Arts: Rock, Soul, Salsa 1950-1980 2
- ARTS1-UC5421 The Arts: Roots of American Music 2
- ARTS1-UC5450 The Arts: World Music 2
- ARTS1-UC5420 The Arts: Writing About the Arts 2
- CWRG1-UC5276 Editorial Conference 2-4
- CWRG1-UC5244 Focus on Technique: 2
- CWRG1-UC5292 Intensive Workshop in Creative Writing 4
- CWRG1-UC6091 Literary Magazine Production 4
- LITR1-UC6290 Sp Tpcs in Literature 2-4
- CWRG1-UC5290 Sp Tpcs in Creatve Wrtg 2-4
- LAIN1-UC7942 Liberal Arts Internship 4
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 26-28 credits from DAUS course offerings in consultation with their advisor.
Graduation Project
A student¿s chosen concentration determines which particular course will fulfill the graduation project requirement of their humanities major. Students select one of the following courses 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
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212-998-7100 • sps.admissions@nyu.edu
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