New York University School of Professional Studies 27 courses 128 total credits
The Bachelor of Arts 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. Central to an NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS) education is a strong foundation in the liberal arts. An academic requirement that all DAUS students must fulfill, the 32 to 34 credits of liberal arts core courses provide critical information and develop a broad range of competencies that afford the basis for more specialized and professionally oriented study. The curriculum is enriched by DAUS's access to the exceptional cultural, economic, political, creative, technical, and business resources of New York City. Alongside peers and faculty members, in and outside the classroom, you will engage in, learn from, and lead dynamic intellectual explorations and shared experiences. You will learn to communicate complex ideas effectively through core courses that will help you to develop precise and persuasive writing skills. The core curriculum provides broad conceptual understanding and critical insights—in science, history, culture, and the arts—that strengthen creative and analytical thinking and reasoning abilities. The knowledge and the skills that you will acquire will provide the context and the methodological approaches essential to understanding and to solving the real-world challenges that you will face in almost all professional arenas.
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
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUMN1-UC 6401 | Critical Thinking: Big Questions, Many Answers | 4 |
Quantitative Reasoning
Students, in close consultation with their adviser, select Math 1 and Math II or one of the following other courses based on a math placement assessment:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH1-UC 1101 | Math I | 2 |
| MATH1-UC 1141 | Math II | 2 |
| MATH1-UC 1105 | Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MATH1-UC 1171 | Precalculus | 4 |
| MATH1-UC 1174 | Calculus W/Applications to Business & Economics | 4 |
Scientific Issues
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SCNC1-UC 2001 | Human Biology | |
| SCNC1-UC 3203 | Environmental Sustainability | |
| SCNC1-UC 3207 | Space and Society: Navigating Satellites |
Historical Perspectives
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST1-UC 5804 | Renaissance to Revolutn | 4 |
| HIST1-UC 5820 | The American Experience | 4 |
| HIST1-UC 5821 | The Making of Europe | 4 |
| HIST1-UC 5822 | Contemporary World | 4 |
Global Perspectives
Select one of the following:
Literary and Artistic Expressions
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS1-UC 5438 | History of Music | 4 |
| ARTH1-UC 5443 | Visual Expressions in Society | 4 |
| LITR1-UC 6201 | Exploring Cultural Storytelling through Global Literature | 4 |
Graduation Project
Select one of the following: (by advisement)
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