Admission Contact
Office of Admission
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
79 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212.229.5150 or
800.292.3040
lang@newschool.edu
Program Contacts
Julia Ott
Associate Professor and Chair of History
finchelf@newschool.edu
Amanda Bellows
Lang Departmental Faculty Advisor
bellowsa@newschool.edu
Student Success Advisor, History
Lily Plummer
Lang Academic Advisor
plummerl@newschool.edu
Adult Bachelor's Program
Students in the Adult Bachelor's Program who are interested in this subject should see their core faculty advisor.
Curriculum Notice: We are in the midst of an exciting redesign of this curriculum that addresses the urgent challenges of our time, building new programs and majors that respond to changes in the world and tap into The New School’s unique strengths and groundbreaking work. Students who begin their studies at Lang in fall 2026 or after can take courses in this subject and pursue it further through minors, electives, or broader individualized study. Students interested in following a guided path of study in this subject are encouraged to speak with their Student Success advisor for more information. Students in the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students (Adult Bachelor’s Program) who are interested in this subject should consult their core faculty advisor.
Only specific courses satisfy the major requirements, including electives. Courses should be chosen carefully, in consultation with the departmental faculty advisor and your Student Success advisor. See the university course catalog for fall 2026 History courses that fulfill these requirements. Learn more and track your progress in the Detailed Degree Requirements section and History Requirements Worksheet below.
Introductory courses:
Other required courses:
Senior Capstone:
Total History credits required for the major at Lang: 38–48
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