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The New School offers some of the nation's most distinguished graduate school programs in art and design, the performing arts, media and communications, creative writing, humanities and the social sciences, professional management and public policy, and international affairs. Integrating the New School tradition of combining in-class and in-the-field work, each program exposes graduate students to an exciting and challenging course of study headed by a faculty of artists, scholars, and professionals who practice what they teach. Prospective students are invited to meet with program faculty, current students, and admissions counselors at information sessions (dates for upcoming events are listed on program websites) or to schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor. Contact one of our graduate program offices for more information. Below is a list of graduate programs.
The New School for Social Research
MA and PhD in Anthropology MA, MS, PhD in Economics MA in Global Political Economy and Finance MA in Historical Studies
MA in Liberal Studies MA and PhD in Philosophy MA and PhD in Politics MA and PhD in Psychology MA and PhD in Sociology
The New School for Public Engagement
MFA in Creative WritingMS in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management ◊ MA/MS in International AffairsMS in Media Management MA in Media Studies MS in Nonprofit Management ◊ MS in Organizational Change Management ◊MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)MS in Urban Policy Analysis and Management ◊
Graduate Certificate in Documentary Media Studies Graduate Certificate in Media Management Post Master's Certificate in Leadership and Change ◊Post Master's Certificate in Organizational Development ◊Post Master's Certificate in Sustainability Strategies ◊
PhD ProgramPublic and Urban Policy ◊
Parsons The New School for Design
Master of Architecture MArch/MFA (dual degree) in Architecture and Lighting Design MA in Design Studies* MFA in Design and Technology MS in Design and Urban Ecologies MFA in Fashion Design and Society MA in Fashion Studies MFA in Fine Arts MA in the History of Decorative Arts and Design MFA in Interior DesignMFA (double major) in Interior Design and Lighting Design MFA in Lighting Design MFA in PhotographyMS in Strategic Design and Management MA in Theories of Urban PracticeMFA in Transdisciplinary Design (TransDesign)
Graduate Certificate in Design Business Learn more about the future of graduate design education at www.newschool.edu/thinkparsons.
AAS in Fashion Design AAS in Fashion Marketing (available on campus and online) AAS in Graphic Design (available on campus and online) AAS in Interior Design
Mannes College The New School for Music
Master of Music Degree Professional Studies Diploma
Areas of study for Master of Music and Professional Studies Diploma: Orchestral Instruments Piano Harpsichord Vocal Accompaniment for Pianists Orchestral Conducting Choral Conducting Voice Classical Guitar Composition Theory
The New School for Drama
Acting Directing Playwriting
For an alphabetical list of all New School programs, visit Programs A-Z.
*Under NASAD review.**Pending New York State Education Department approval and review by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design