You will learn about the role of historical and global developments in shaping the contemporary world and analyze social issues from a range of disciplinary perspectives. You also will build quantitative reasoning skills and will be introduced to trends in scientific development, as well as various genres in the arts, literature, and music. The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts will prepare you to write effectively and think analytically, while introducing you to various fields of study in the liberal arts. It is also a pathway to the BA in Humanities or Social Sciences.
AA in Liberal Arts
Overview
Become well-rounded and explore the liberal arts while building a foundation in the humanities and social sciences.
Faculty Contact
Dr. Clif Hubby
(212) 992-8397
clif.hubby@nyu.edu
Dr. Pierre Lacour
(212) 992-9138
pierre.lacour@nyu.edu
Program 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.
Free Electives
Choose courses that match your interests in the humanities and social sciences.
Required Liberal Arts Courses
The required liberal arts courses are an opportunity to start to build a foundation in the humanities and social sciences.
Program Design
The degree is a 60 credit program consisting of a required set of core courses (32 credits), required liberal arts courses (20 credits), and free electives (8 credits).
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.
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 courses listed below.
Global Perspectives
Students select one of the courses listed below.
Literary and Artistic Expressions
Students select one of the courses listed below.
Required Liberal Arts Courses: Humanities
Students select a minimum of one course from the list below in consultation with their advisor.
- CWRG1-UC5240 Foundations of The Creative Process 4
- ARTH1-UC5430 History of Art I: Earliest to Middle Ages 4
- ARTH1-UC5431 History of Art II: Renaissance to Modern 4
- HUMN1-UC6403 Foundations of Philosophical Thought 4
- LITR1-UC6241 Introduction to Literature 4
- MEST1-UC6033 The Language of Contemporary Images 4
- RELG1-UC7003 Judaism, Christianity, & Islam 4
- RELG1-UC7004 Hinduism, Buddhism, & Taoism 4
Required Liberal Arts Courses: Social Sciences
Students select a minimum of one course from the list below in consultation with their advisor.
- ECON1-UC0301 Intro to Macroeconomics 4
- ECON1-UC0302 Intro to Microeconomics 4
- BUSN1-UC0504 Business Organization & Management 4
- ORBC1-UC1301 Organizational Behavior 4
- SOCS1-UC2201 Oral Communications 4
- ANTH1-UC5003 Cultural Anthropology 4
- MEST1-UC6028 Understanding Media 4
- POLS1-UC6602 Modern Political Thought 4
- POLS1-UC6604 American Politics 4
- POLS1-UC6605 International Relations 4
- PSYC1-UC6801 Intro to Psychology 4
- SOCY1-UC7200 Intro to Sociology 4
- ECON1-UC6607 The Global Economy 4
- ECON1-UC6608 History of Economic Thought 4
Required Liberal Arts Courses: Humanities and Social Sciences
In consultation with their advisor, students select an additional 3 courses from the humanities and social sciences categories above.
Free Electives
In consultation with their advisor, students select an additional eight credits from a wide variety of courses offered.
Admissions Criteria
Note: Applicants must have at least a gap semester between high school graduation and their pursuit of an associate degree at NYUSPS.
Applications will be reviewed for evidence of:
Academic preparedness suggestive of success at the associate level
Personal attributes that predict readiness for college-level work (e.g., motivation to learn, time management, personal responsibility, maturity)
Self-reflection on reasons for pursuing a college degree and how the degree will advance one’s personal or career goals
Application Dates
Fall - August 1st
Spring - January 1st
Required Forms and Application Details
$0 application fee
GED or high school diploma required - recommended minimum 2.7 (B-) GPA
Résumé
1 Letter of recommendation (recommended, but not required)
4 short-answer essays
Official transcripts from all high school and colleges attended
Fees
For Academic Year 2019-2020
Tuition per 4 credit course $2,040
Registration Fee* $708
*Fees based on total number of courses registered for, see link below for details.
Review Process
Applications are reviewed by the NYUSPS Office of Admissions, in consultation with the Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies.
Financing Your Education
We know that financial planning for your education is of the utmost importance. We want to support you. Click the link below to learn about financial aid opportunities or download the financial aid guidelines document.