Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts

Anthropology is the study of human beings and the environments that shape them. Explore a wide range of topics such as race, human rights, migration, war, gender, and culture, and gain new perspectives and insight from courses that reflect the diverse interests of an international faculty. Major (BA), Minor

Study visual and performing arts in a liberal arts context. Connect academic inquiry and research to creative practice and use the arts as a powerful tool for self-discovery and advocacy. Choose one of two concentrations: Visual Studies or Arts in Context. Major (BA)

The Adult Bachelor's Program gives students with a range of backgrounds and experience the flexibility and individual guidance they need to design a personalized path of study that fits their interests, goals, and schedule. The program welcomes students who want to complete their degree after several years away from formal education, transfer students from community colleges, military veterans, career changers, and others. 

Investigate capitalism in its historical context and from the perspectives of economics, policy, ethics, culture, media, and the visual arts.

Develop skills in code and computational thinking as tools for critical and creative inquiry and for better understanding how computational systems impact different aspects of society.

Combine intensive dance practice and performance opportunities in NYC with a rigorous liberal arts education. Learn from some of the nation’s top choreographers, dancers, and scholars while considering dance as a way to think about and engage with the world. Major (BA), Minor

Experience the cultural and social significance of music in today’s world. You'll explore the global diversity of contemporary music as well as music history, theory, and criticism, and the evolving technologies used in composing, performing, and listening. Major (BA), Minor

Media plays a central role in shaping culture. Understanding how it is produced and consumed is key to understanding cultures around the world. Analyze media (print, film, radio, television, and the Internet) from the standpoints of history, politics, technology, sociology, textual analysis, and ethnography. Learn to use media as a tool for social change and gain the research and production skills necessary to put your ideas into action. Major (BA), Minor

Investigate the economic dynamics of contemporary society by studying the history of economic ideas, contemporary markets and institutions, and global economic development along with the influence of class, gender, race, and ethnicity on economic outcomes. Develop a robust grasp of the technical and quantitative tools of economic analysis needed to examine pressing questions of policy and productivity. Major (BA), Minor

How can we make our cities more sustainable? Confront the critical environmental issues facing the world’s cities in the 21st century. Bring together the natural sciences, the social sciences, and design to prepare for policy planning and service careers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Major (BA, BS), Minor

Question the culturally constructed idea of sex difference and the way gender and sexuality are renegotiated over time.

Climate change, human trafficking, poverty and hunger, and migration at unprecedented levels are some of the most pressing challenges of globalization. Investigate these problems with a view to developing creative approaches that are just and equitable. Integrate courses across multiple disciplines and engage in research, foreign language study, internships, and fieldwork. Major (BA), Minor

History gives you the skills needed to learn and grow in a global economy. By researching the past, you learn to ask and answer big questions and gain a deeper understanding of contemporary events. Develop critical thinking and professional research and writing skills while engaging with New York City’s many scholarly institutes and museums. Major (BA), Minor

Are you passionate about promoting social justice? Learn how science can be a relevant and effective tool for change. Investigate the dynamic interplay between planetary health and environmental change by integrating laboratory work, scientific thinking, and quantitative reasoning with critical perspectives from the social sciences, humanities, and arts. Major (BA), Minor

Study Jewish art, history, and literature along with concepts of nation, state, religion, ethnicity, exile, and diaspora.

A free press is an essential part of a functioning democracy. This program allows you to focus on your own area of interest, whether that be food, fashion, or the environment. Merge the sharp critical thinking fostered by Lang with the creative design skills taught at Parsons School of Design to develop the capacity and confidence to thrive in any communications field that values imagination, agility, and expertise. Major (BA), Minor

Learn how to employ the law as an instrument of social change. 

Bring together subjects you’re passionate about in a rigorous curriculum focused on interdisciplinary, multicultural, and issue‐based perspectives. Work closely with a faculty advisor to design your own course of study. Select courses from the broad range of subjects offered at The New School, and bring together themes and methods that match your personal interests and goals. The skills, knowledge, and confidence you gain will provide a foundation for a number of careers. Major (BA)

View the written word from both critical and creative perspectives as you acquire broad knowledge of the history of world literature in English and in translation. Hone your skills as a critical reader, writer, and researcher. Choose one of two concentrations: Literature or Writing. In the Writing concentration, you’ll study the craft and technique of writing fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. In the Literature concentration, you’ll acquire a broad knowledge of literary criticism and theory. Major (BA)

Study literary texts from various periods and across linguistic and geographical borders, guided by faculty members who bring scholarly and aesthetic expertise to English writing and world literature in translation.

Philosophy is the study of our sense of self, what we consider important, and how we pursue knowledge and life. In this program, you will explore and criticize the intellectual traditions that have played a central role in shaping the world. By reading and interpret philosophical texts, you will learn to understand philosophical arguments, locate them within contemporary debate, and clearly express and defend your own arguments. Major (BA), Minor

Politics is one of the most challenging, engaging, and exciting areas of inquiry one can imagine. Consider politics—the exercise of power in society—on many scales, from the micropolitics of the family to the geopolitics of international relations. Use New York City as a laboratory in which to explore issues like immigration, civic engagement, and economic inequality. Major (BA), Minor

Psychology will help you understand how social interactions and culture shape the individual. Analyze the phenomena of human behavior, perceptions, and mental processes at the individual and group levels. Study the application of the scientific method to psychological research and learn how to evaluate the literature of psychology with a critical eye. Major (BA), Minor

Address the role of race and ethnicity in academic, artistic, and political discourse in the United States and around the world.

Study the intersections of and intimate connections between systems of belief and ethical codes, rituals, narratives, and social and political structures.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of motion pictures and their transformation into today’s rapidly changing screen-based media and cultures. Choose from courses in subjects such as screenwriting, directing, editing, and cinematography. You will gain technical expertise and creative confidence in all areas of digital film production by working on your own and other students’ projects. Major (BA)

Sociology is the scientific study of societies. It’s a tool for explaining the complexities of human behavior, exploring the forces of social change, and bringing facts and reason to public policy debates. Our distinctive curriculum introduces you to key texts, concepts, and research methods, as well as design strategies for responding to social problems. Major (BA), Minor

Explore acting, directing, and playwriting from the classics to contemporary work in theater. This interdisciplinary program will ground you in theatrical practice and allow you to examine experimental innovations in theater in the context of liberal arts. The curriculum combines performance and production opportunities with seminars in theater history, theory, and dramatic literature. Major (BA), Minor

Approximately half the world’s population lives in urban areas. What does this mean in a social and political context? Examine the complex cultural, governmental, physical, and social ecosystems of the modern city. Choose to focus your studies on geography, history, culture, public policy, or planning and development. Major (BA), Minor

Explore the power of images in contemporary culture. By learning to analyze and interpret visual works ranging from great paintings in world-class museums to experimental performance art to the constantly streaming pictures in media, you will gain deeper insight into issues such as race, class, gender, and politics.

Explore the written word from both critical and creative perspectives. In this program, you’ll choose a writing genre and progress through a carefully designed set of sequenced writing workshops, culminating in a “capstone” semester devoted to creating a longer work.