Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (SPE)

The Liberal Arts BABS is the largest and most flexible path of study within the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students at The New School. You have the freedom to design your own course of study and complete your degree in a rich and challenging academic environment. Students enter our program with a wide range of academic and life experience. Most are returning to school after a break in their education. Many transfer directly from a community college, four-year college, or conservatory. Some began working right out of high school and have never attended college. Whatever path you've taken to college, we're ready to welcome you.
Liberal Arts majors have the freedom to design their own program of study, choosing from among the hundreds of interesting and timely courses offered at The New School. Your advisor helps you choose which degree type to pursue—a BA or a BS—depending on your prior education and the subject areas that interest you.

To earn the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, you take at least 90 of the total 120 credits in courses designated liberal arts.
To earn the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts, you take 60-90 of the total 120 credits in courses designated liberal arts.

"Complete the Required Essays Essay 1: Personal Statement In approximately 500 words, explain why you have decided to apply to the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students. Briefly describe your academic and/or professional accomplishments and why you would like to continue your education now. Finally, please include anything else you think is relevant for the Admission Committee to know. Essay 2: Educational Goals and Outcomes In approximately 500 words, state your academic and professional goals and describe what outcomes you anticipate at the completion of your degree. Discuss in detail how studying at The New School will enable you to realize these goals. Finally, to help us understand how you would approach your education, review the Current Course Offerings, and choose five courses you would like to take within the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students. Discuss how these courses will provide a good foundation for you and how they support your academic and professional goals. Submit Your Résumé Submit a one to two-page résumé/curriculum vitae summarizing your academic qualifications, relevant work experience, published writing, volunteer/community work, professional networking, public speaking, and/or any other relevant experiences that may relate to your field of study, including dates and positions held. Please also note any special language or computer skills that you have. Consider Submitting a Letter of Recommendation While a letter of recommendation is not required, applicants have the option to submit one if they wish. If submitting a letter of recommendation, the letter should come from an academic or professional reference who can attest to your potential for success in an undergraduate degree. Recommenders can submit recommendations online. Submit Official Transcripts All applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts from all institutions attended. Undergraduate applicants who have attended multiple high schools can submit only the graduating school’s official transcript as long as all prior coursework is listed on that transcript. First Year Applicants First-year applicants must provide official high school and/or college transcripts. If you are currently in school, submit transcripts for all coursework taken to date. Transcripts that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. International Baccalaureate (IB): Students can pursue either the IB Diploma Program (DP) or IB Career-related Program (CP). Applicants who are taking individual IB courses as a supplement to a national curriculum are permitted to pursue individual IB courses rather than the DP or CP. Minimum required scores are: TOEFL iBT — 92 IELTS — 7