I'm interested in applying to The New School, but I'm not entirely sure about the majors they offer. Can someone provide an overview or share their experience with unique programs there?
The New School is known for its broad range of creative programs and its interdisciplinary approach to study. The university houses five renowned schools, each offering a wide variety of majors:
1. Parsons School of Design: Known as one of the leading art and design schools globally, Parsons offers programs such as Fine Arts, Interior Design, Strategic Design and Management, Photography, and Industrial Design.
2. Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts: Lang is a liberal arts college that provides a unique seminar-style learning space. Here you can major in Global Studies, Urban Studies, Poetry, Philosophy, and many other liberal arts subjects.
3. School of Drama: The School of Drama offers a BFA in Dramatic Arts, where students can concentrate in areas like Writing, Directing, Acting, and Creative Technologies.
4. The New School for Social Research: Known for its graduate programs, they also provide undergraduate programs in the fields of Global Studies, and Liberal Arts and History.
5. College of Performing Arts: This includes Mannes School of Music, Jazz and Contemporary Music School, and School of Drama. Here you can pursue Jazz Studies, Voice, Composition, etc.
6. School of Jazz and Contemporary Music: The School of Jazz provides unique programs in JazzVoice, Jazz Instrumental Performance, and Composition, among others.
7. Mannes School of Music: At Mannes, you can pursue degrees in classical music fields, such as Voice, Composition, and various Instrumental Performance areas.
Aside from these, The New School takes pride in providing students opportunities to create their own major by combining different courses from different disciplines, allowing students to have a tailored study path.
It's worth visiting The New School's website or contact their admissions team for specific information about each program to help understand their offerings better and find a program that suits your interests and career goals.
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