Notice:The curriculum on this page is effective Spring 2027. Students in the Social Sciences (BA) program starting in Fall 2026 should consult the 2024-2025 edition of the bulletin for program requirements.
Program Description
Central to an NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS) education is a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. Students complete 30 credits in the liberal arts and sciences core, 20 credits in foundational social sciences courses, 4 credits in research methods, 40 credits in the social sciences core, 4 credits in a culminating experience i.e., real world course, and 22 credits in general electives. The curriculum is enriched by NYU’s access to the exceptional cultural, economic, political, creative, technical, and business resources of New York City.
The Bachelor of Arts in the Social Sciences allows students to engage in, learn from, and lead dynamic intellectual explorations and shared experiences. You will learn to communicate complex ideas effectively through core courses that will help you to develop precise and persuasive writing skills. The curriculum provides broad conceptual understanding and critical insights—in science, history, culture, and the arts—that strengthen creative and analytical thinking and reasoning abilities. The knowledge and the skills that you will acquire will provide the context and the methodological approaches essential to understanding and to solving the real-world challenges that you will face in almost all professional arenas.
Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS) Admissions
Admission to undergraduate programs in the NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS) requires completion of a high school diploma or GED. Admissions decisions are made through a holistic review process. Visit the SPS Admissions website for detailed application requirements and deadlines.
Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of 120 credits, comprised of the following:
Select 22 credits of electives. This requirement can be completed by any course listed in this curriculum grid not used to fulfill the other program requirements. Students may also choose courses from the list of pre-approved SPS courses below.
The below list is given as a sample of general elective courses that may be of interest to students in the BA in Social Sciences program. This requirement can be filled by any course listed in the curriculum grid not used to fulfill the other program requirements or pre-approved SPS courses.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have the skills and abilities to:
Students articulate and apply a deep understanding of global social environments, embrace diversity, inclusivity, and the ability to navigate complex international landscapes.
Students will be able to apply critical and logical thinking skills, demonstrating the ability to integrate objective analysis with subjective judgment.
Students are able to plan, develop, and deliver communication and collaboration across cultural boundaries.
Students gain proficiency in utilizing cutting-edge technologies and digital tools to drive innovation, optimize processes, and make data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving global business environment.
Students will be able to apply key theories, perspectives, and approaches to continuing and current issues in the Social Sciences.