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The New School offers some of the nation's most distinguished graduate school programs in art and design, the performing arts, media and communications, creative writing, humanities and the social sciences, professional management and public policy, and international affairs. Integrating the New School tradition of combining in-class and in-the-field work, each program exposes graduate students to an exciting and challenging course of study headed by a faculty of artists, scholars, and professionals who practice what they teach. Prospective students are invited to meet with program faculty, current students, and admissions counselors at information sessions (dates for upcoming events are listed on program websites) or to schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor. Contact one of our graduate program offices for more information. Below is a list of graduate programs.

For an alphabetical list of all New School programs, visit Programs A-Z.

The New School for Social Research

Master's and PhD Programs

» MA and PhD in Anthropology
» MA, MS, PhD in Economics
» MA in Global Political Economy and Finance
» MA in Historical Studies
» MA in Liberal Studies
» MA and PhD in Philosophy
» MA and PhD in Political Science
» MA and PhD in Psychology
» MA and PhD in Sociology

The New School

Master's Programs

» MA in Media Studies
» MFA in Creative Writing
» MA/MS in International Affairs
» MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
» Graduate Certificate in Documentary Media Studies
» Graduate Certificate in Media Management

Milano The New School for Management and Urban Policy

Master of Science Programs

» Nonprofit Management
» Organizational Change Management
» Urban Policy Analysis and Management
» Post Master's Certificate in Organizational Development

PhD Program

» Public and Urban Policy

Parsons The New School for Design

Master's Programs

» Master of Architecture
» MArch/MFA (dual degree) in Architecture and Lighting Design
» MFA in Design and Technology
» MFA in Fashion Design and Society NEW PROGRAM
» MA in Fashion Studies NEW PROGRAM
» MFA in Fine Arts
» MA in the History of Decorative Arts and Design
» MFA in Interior Design
» MFA in Lighting Design
» MFA in Photography
» MFA in Transdisciplinary Design (TransDesign) NEW PROGRAM

Program in development: Design Management: Learn more about the future of graduate design education at www.newschool.edu/thinkparsons.

Mannes College The New School for Music

» Master of Music Degree
» Professional Studies Diploma

Areas of study for both the Master of Music and
Professional Studies Diploma:

Orchestral Instruments
Piano
Harpsichord
Vocal Accompaniment for Pianists
Orchestral Conducting
Choral Conducting
Voice
Classical Guitar
Composition
Theory

The New School for Drama

Master of Fine Arts Programs

» Acting
» Directing
» Playwriting