New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Liberal Arts (SPE) in New York United States | The New School
The New School
|
New York United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
44,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Liberal Arts BA/BS degree offers the broadest and most adaptable academic track in The New School's Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students. This program empowers you to craft a personalized curriculum while earning your degree in a stimulating intellectual setting. Our students come from diverse educational backgrounds and life experiences. Many are resuming their studies after an interruption, while others transfer from community colleges, universities, or conservatories. Some enter directly from the workforce without prior college experience. No matter your journey to higher education, we're prepared to support your transition.
Liberal Arts students enjoy the flexibility to build their own academic path, selecting from hundreds of relevant courses across The New School's offerings. With guidance from your advisor, you'll determine whether to pursue a BA or BS based on your educational history and academic interests.
For the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, a minimum of 90 out of 120 required credits must be in liberal arts courses.
For the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, between 60-90 of the 120 total credits should be in liberal arts coursework.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Complete the Required Essays
Essay 1: Personal Statement
In approximately 500 words, explain why you have decided to apply to the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students. Briefly describe your academic and/or professional accomplishments and why you would like to continue your education now. Finally, please include anything else you think is relevant for the Admission Committee to know.
Essay 2: Educational Goals and Outcomes
In approximately 500 words, state your academic and professional goals and describe what outcomes you anticipate at the completion of your degree. Discuss in detail how studying at The New School will enable you to realize these goals. Finally, to help us understand how you would approach your education, review the Current Course Offerings, and choose five courses you would like to take within the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students. Discuss how these courses will provide a good foundation for you and how they support your academic and professional goals.
Submit Your R'sum
Submit a one to two-page r'sum/curriculum vitae summarizing your academic qualifications, relevant work experience, published writing, volunteer/community work, professional networking, public speaking, and/or any other relevant experiences that may relate to your field of study, including dates and positions held. Please also note any special language or computer skills that you have.
Consider Submitting a Letter of Recommendation
While a letter of recommendation is not required, applicants have the option to submit one if they wish. If submitting a letter of recommendation, the letter should come from an academic or professional reference who can attest to your potential for success in an undergraduate degree. Recommenders can submit recommendations online.
Submit Official Transcripts
All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts from all institutions attended. Undergraduate applicants who have attended multiple high schools can submit only the graduating school's official transcript as long as all prior coursework is listed on that transcript.
First Year Applicants
First-year applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts. If you are currently in school, submit transcripts for all coursework taken to date. Transcripts that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Students can pursue either the IB Diploma Program (DP) or IB Career-related Program (CP). Applicants who are taking individual IB courses as a supplement to a national curriculum are permitted to pursue individual IB courses rather than the DP or CP.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT 92
IELTS 7
Essay 1: Personal Statement
In approximately 500 words, explain why you have decided to apply to the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students. Briefly describe your academic and/or professional accomplishments and why you would like to continue your education now. Finally, please include anything else you think is relevant for the Admission Committee to know.
Essay 2: Educational Goals and Outcomes
In approximately 500 words, state your academic and professional goals and describe what outcomes you anticipate at the completion of your degree. Discuss in detail how studying at The New School will enable you to realize these goals. Finally, to help us understand how you would approach your education, review the Current Course Offerings, and choose five courses you would like to take within the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students. Discuss how these courses will provide a good foundation for you and how they support your academic and professional goals.
Submit Your R'sum
Submit a one to two-page r'sum/curriculum vitae summarizing your academic qualifications, relevant work experience, published writing, volunteer/community work, professional networking, public speaking, and/or any other relevant experiences that may relate to your field of study, including dates and positions held. Please also note any special language or computer skills that you have.
Consider Submitting a Letter of Recommendation
While a letter of recommendation is not required, applicants have the option to submit one if they wish. If submitting a letter of recommendation, the letter should come from an academic or professional reference who can attest to your potential for success in an undergraduate degree. Recommenders can submit recommendations online.
Submit Official Transcripts
All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts from all institutions attended. Undergraduate applicants who have attended multiple high schools can submit only the graduating school's official transcript as long as all prior coursework is listed on that transcript.
First Year Applicants
First-year applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts. If you are currently in school, submit transcripts for all coursework taken to date. Transcripts that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
International Baccalaureate (IB): Students can pursue either the IB Diploma Program (DP) or IB Career-related Program (CP). Applicants who are taking individual IB courses as a supplement to a national curriculum are permitted to pursue individual IB courses rather than the DP or CP.
Minimum required scores are:
TOEFL iBT 92
IELTS 7
Tuition
USD
44,100