Parsons offers rigorous interdisciplinary programs across the spectrum of art and design, from fashion and technology to urban design, fine art, and management. Here creators and scholars master established disciplines and develop emerging ones, fostering innovation that transforms business, advances sustainability, and enhances social impact and health. Our renowned practice-based programs — available to undergraduate, graduate, and professional learners — connect you with industry leaders and creative makers, building your professional network. As you bring together the critical and creative skills found only at Parsons, you discover new ways to change the world by design.
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Parsons’ bachelor’s programs combine studio practice and critical thinking and writing. Our distinctive first-year curriculum lets you explore and develop foundational skills needed to succeed in your major and creative life. Electives complement your learning.
Parsons graduate programs center on advanced studio practice and cross-disciplinary research, giving you the tools and perspectives to thrive in rapidly evolving industries and disciplines. Selected programs offer flexible study options, including online learning.
Students with college experience can launch new design industry careers through Parsons’ immersive two-year course of study. Gain hands-on skills, learn best practices, and connect with industry leaders.
Develop your creativity and professional skills with Parsons’ non-degree offerings. Explore summer courses, professional workshops, continuing education, youth and teen programs, and online learning.
Develop your creativity and professional skills with Parsons’ non-degree offerings. Explore summer courses, professional workshops, continuing education, youth and teen programs, and online learning.
With small classes led by faculty mentors, Parsons youth and pre-college programs are the perfect opportunity for students grades 2–12 to develop their creativity and prepare to enter high school or college art and design programs.
Learn MoreParsons continuing and professional education courses are open to students at all levels of experience—whether they are designers seeking to advance their careers or professionals preparing to enter a new field. Find the program that will help you make a creative career change.
Learn MoreSummer is the time to tackle new challenges, immerse yourself in a new discipline, or even earn credits. Parsons offers a variety of summer programs that are designed for all ages and experience levels and geared toward creative and personal exploration.
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At Parsons, your faculty mentors include world-renowned artists, leading scholars, and creative professionals who are at the forefront of their fields and industries. Every day, you’ll benefit from their real-world experience and expertise in small collaborative classes.
Research is integral to the Parsons learning experience, and students and faculty work together to challenge existing paradigms and advance emerging scholarship and practice. Explore the thematic research laboratories housed at Parsons and throughout The New School.
As a Parsons student, you enjoy access to academic resources such as the New School libraries, archives, and computer labs along with Parsons’ state-of-the-art Making Center, facilities offering making-tools to facilitate your creative growth and experimentation across all disciplines.
The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.