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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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student-to-faculty ratio
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research centers, institutes, and labs university-wide
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programs offered in NYC and Paris
Undergraduate
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.
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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.
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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.
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Enjoy the benefits of a Parsons education from around the world and on your schedule. Our growing array of flexible online offerings include a variety of degree programs and credit and noncredit courses.
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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.
- Youth & Pre-College
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.
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- Continuing & Professional Education
Whether you are a designer looking to advance or a professional preparing to enter a new field, Parsons continuing and professional education courses are open to students of all experience levels. Find the right program to help you make a creative career change.
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- Summer Programs
Summer is the time to tackle new challenges, immerse yourself in a new discipline, or even earn credits. Parsons offers a variety of summer programs designed for all ages and experience levels that are geared towards creative and personal exploration.
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- Executive Education
Creative leaders need to continually develop new strategies and skills to compete in a complex and rapidly evolving professional landscape. Parsons’ executive education offers one-of-a-kind programs that bring design-led innovation to an array of business challenges across industries.
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- Youth & Pre-College
Faculty
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.
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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.
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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.
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To apply to any of our undergraduate programs (except the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science
programs) complete and submit the Common App online. To apply to any of our Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application. To apply to any of our Master's, Doctoral, Professional Studies Diploma, and Graduate Certificate programs, complete and submit the New School Online
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