Consult the requirements for each area of study below including the specific track requirements. The following rules apply to all the areas of study:
- Each area of study consists of a total of at least thirteen courses, including a senior capstone. A student must receive at least a C for the course to count toward the requirements.
- Each student works out, in consultation with the student's advisor, a program of study that fulfills the area of study requirements and satisfies the student's academic interests.
- The chair of an area of study makes the final decision as to what courses count toward fulfillment of the requirements and what exceptions are permissible. For example,
- transfer students may use up to three courses taken at other institutions toward their area of study requirements, as approved by the chair; students admitted with 30 to 44 credits may be permitted to apply up to two courses, and students with 45 to 60 credits may be permitted to apply up to three courses
- Students studying abroad or away may take up to three courses toward their area of study at the host institution, subject to preliminary review and final approval on their return.
- BA students interested in taking courses at Parsons The New School for Design, Mannes College The New School for Music, or the The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music should contact their area of study chair.
- A senior capstone linked to a student’s area of study may be counted as one of the required courses.
- Up to two internships may be counted.
- Students in the Lang/Parsons and Lang/Jazz combined BA/BFA degree programs may apply up to three courses from other divisions toward their area of study.
Area of Study Requirement Worksheets
Fill out the appropriate worksheet to ensure that you have completed the requirements for your chosen area of study. (All files in Microsoft Word format.)
For Students Declaring in 2009*:
The Arts
Culture and Media
Economics
Education Studies
Environmental Studies
History
Interdisciplinary Science
Liberal Arts
Literary Studies
Philosophy
Psychology
Social Inquiry
Urban Studies
For Students Declaring in 2008*:
The Arts
Culture and Media
Economics
Education Studies
History
Interdisciplinary Science
Liberal Arts
Literary Studies
Philosophy
Psychology
Social Inquiry
Urban Studies
For Students Declaring in 2007*:
Arts in Context
Culture and Media
Dance
Education Studies
History
Literature
Music
Philosophy
Psychology
Religious Studies
Science, Technology, and Society
Social Inquiry
Theater
Urban Studies
Visual Arts
Writing
For Students Declaring in 2006*:
Arts in Context
Cultural Studies and Media
Dance
Education Studies
History
Literature
Music
Philosophy
Psychology
Religious Studies
Science, Technology, and Society
Social Inquiry
Theater
Urban Studies
Writing
For Students Declaring in 2005*:
Arts in Context
Cultural Studies
Dance
Education
Literature
Philosophy
Psychology
Religious Studies
Science Technology and Society
Social and Historical Inquiry
Theater
Urban Studies
Writing
For Students Declaring in 2004*:
Arts in Context
Cultural Studies
Dance
Education
Literature
Philosophy
Psychology
Religious Studies
Science Technology and Society
Social and Historical Inquiry
Theater
Urban Studies
Writing
For Students Declaring in 2003*:
Arts in Context
Cultural Studies
Dance
Education
Literature
Philosophy
Psychology
Religious Studies
Science, Technology, and Society
Social and Historical Inquiry
Theater
Urban Studies
Writing
For Students Declaring in 2002*:
Arts in Context
Cultural Studies
Education Studies
Literature
Philosophy
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social and Historical Studies
Theater
Urban Studies
Writing
For Students Declaring in 2001*:
Arts in Context
Cultural Studies
Literature
Mind, Nature and Value
Mind, Nature and Value - Philosophy
Mind, Nature and Value - Psychology
Mind, Nature and Value - Science
Religious Studies
Religious Studies Combination
Social and Historical Studies
Theater
Urban Studies
Writing
For Students Declaring in 2000*:
Arts in Context
Cultural Studies
Literature
Mind, Nature and Value
Mind Nature and Value - Philosophy
Mind, Nature and Value - Psychology
Mind, Nature and Value - Science
Religious Studies
Religious Studies Combination
Social and Historical Studies
Theater
Urban Studies
Writing
For Students Declaring in 1999*:
Mind Nature and Value - Psychology
Mind, Nature and Value - Science
Religious Studies
Religious Studies Combination
Social and Historical Studies
Urban Studies
*Students declaring an area of study who have earned fewer than 45 credits must follow the requirements in effect at the time of declaration. Students declaring an area of study who have earned 45 credits or more may follow either the requirements in effect at the time of declaration or the requirements in effect at the time of matriculation.