First Year Undergraduate Experience at Parsons School of Design | The New School

Learning at Parsons School of Design is different and better—starting with your first year as an undergraduate in New York City. Parsons' executive dean Joel Towers and faculty member John Roach explain how our design school curriculum enables you to tailor your studies and broaden your skills for the evolving creative economy.

All bachelor’s students follow a first-year curriculum that serves as a launchpad for the rest of your creative life. Program highlights include dynamic core courses that combine interdisciplinary study, collaboration with renowned faculty and a diverse student community, and expansive learning experiences in New York City.


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Introduction: 0:00
Curriculum: 0:39
Integrated, Studio, and Seminar Classes: 2:52
Minors: 4:03
Parsons Degree Programs: 6:20
Parsons within The New School: 7:05
List of Minors: 7:43
Why Parsons: 8:16
First-Year Highlights: 8:56
Diverse Community: 10:08