New York University School of Professional Studies 55 courses 128 total credits
The Bachelor of Arts 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. The broad-based humanities curriculum encourages them to think in the cross-cultural and cross- disciplinary way needed to succeed in today's increasingly globalized business, cultural, and communication environments. Concentrations in art history, creative writing, and literature are available. Courses introduce students to the concepts, practices, methods, and theories specific to their field of concentration. Admission to this program is currently paused to undertake a comprehensive overhaul while continuing to support enrolled students to complete their programs of study. Questions? Contact Admissions at 212-998-7100 or sps.admissions@nyu.edu.
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 |
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 |
Foundation Courses: Humanities
Select four courses from the following: 1
Foundation Courses: Social Sciences
Select one of the following: 1
Methods and Theory
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CWRG1-UC 5247 | Seminar in Reading & Writing | 4 |
| HUMN1-UC 7900 | Humanities Research Seminar | 4 |
Major Requirements
Select 20 credits from any concentration category or the list below in consultation with an advisor:
Graduation Project
Select one of the following courses, by advisement:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUMN1-UC 7991 | Senior Project: Humanities | 4 |
| LAIN1-UC 7992 | Liberal Arts Senior Project: Internship | 4 |
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