BA in Social Sciences Curriculum

DEGREE/CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

CORE COURSES: Core courses provide an in-depth exploration of the liberal arts that expands your critical thinking and analytical skills, increases your knowledge, and develops your intellect. (See courses below)

ELECTIVES: Students select elective credits from DAUS course offerings in consultation with their adviser.

CONCENTRATIONS: Students may choose concentrations in Anthropology, Economics, History, International Studies, Media Studies, Organizational Behavior and Change, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Sustainability, Urbanism (See concentrations below)

INTERNSHIPS: Earn academic credit while gaining industry experience. Work with coaches at the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development at NYU SPS to learn how to land an internship that will let you put what you have learned in the classroom into action. You'll also have access to a wide range of career development services.

CAPSTONE: Work in close consultation with a faculty advisor on a senior thesis or project in your field of study. (See information below)

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Concentrations

Students may select one of the following 11 concentrations, which provide the opportunity to gain expertise in a specialized area of study.

Anthropology >

Economics (Online and On-site Study Options) >

History >

International Studies >

Media Studies >

Organizational Behavior and Change (Online and On-site Study Options) >

Politics >

Psychology

Sociology >

Sustainability >

Urbanism >

Social Sciences Courses of Interdisciplinary Interest

Valuing interdisciplinary studies, we encourage students to consider courses outside of their specific degree area. To help you explore our course catalog, here are a few courses that we think might interest you, by program.

Core Requirements

The degree is a 128 credit program consisting of a required set of core courses (32 credits), foundation courses (20 credits), methods and theory courses (8 credits), major requirements (20 credits), concentration courses (16 credits), free electives (26-28 credits), and a graduation project (4 credits).

Foundation Courses: Social Sciences

Prior to beginning a concentration, students must complete a series of foundation courses within their major. A student¿s chosen concentration determines which particular combination of the following required courses and elected humanities and social sciences courses will make up the foundation curriculum of their social sciences major. Students select four of the following courses.

Foundation Courses: Humanities

Methods and Theory

A student¿s chosen concentration determines which particular combination of the following courses will make up the methods and theory curriculum of their social sciences major.

Writing

The following courses may be required based on a writing placement assessment, and should be successfully completed within the first three semesters.

Critical Thinking

Students are required to take the following course.

HUMN1-UC6401 Critical Thinking 4

Quantitative Reasoning

Students, in close consultation with their advisor, select Math 1 and Math II or one of the following other courses based on a math placement assessment.

Scientific Issues

Students select one of the following courses in consultation with their advisor.

Historical Perspectives

Students select one of the following courses in consultation with their advisor.

Global Perspectives

Students select one of the following courses in consultation with their advisor.

Literary and Artistic Expressions

Students select one of the following courses in consultation with their advisor.

Free Electives

Students select 26-28 credits from DAUS course offerings in consultation with their advisor.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

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Admissions Criteria

The NYU SPS Admissions team carefully weighs each component of your application during the admissions review process to evaluate your ability to benefit from and contribute to the dynamic learning environment and the challenging curriculum that the NYU School of Professional Studies offers.

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CONTACT ADMISSIONS

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