During their sophomore year, students develop an understanding of the vocabularies, skills, techniques, practices, and contexts of architectural design and investigate concepts of scale, space making, and systems in architecture. The program scaffolds
this knowledge across several years as students develop a more differentiated design vocabulary and the capacity to respond to more complex design briefs. During their junior and senior years, students develop fluency with core concepts of architectural practice,
researching issues of architectural and urban significance and applying their findings in design solutions of varying scales. Students explore critical issues driving transformation in the field, such as climate change, urbanization, sustainability,
decarbonization, equity, and justice.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is awarded for completion of 120 credits as designated by the program. A maximum of 60 credits may be transferred from another institution. Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and fulfill all requirements in a timely manner.
Parsons’ position within a major university—The New School—informs its interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and practice. University electives broaden your skills and perspectives with a wide range of liberal arts courses in the humanities, the
social sciences, media studies, and business.
To view degree requirements from prior years, visit the Academic Catalogs archive. For a complete listing of courses and course descriptions, visit the university course catalog.