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BA Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Social and Cultural Analysis (SCA) is interdisciplinary in nature, integrating topics from the humanities with methodologies from the social sciences. SCA houses the programs in Africana Studies, American Studies, Asian/Pacific/American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Latino Studies. Students who major in Social and Cultural Analysis choose courses from these program areas in SCA and create an individualized concentration.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 128 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The Social and Cultural Analysis major requires nine 4-credit courses (36 credits) completed with a grade of C or better (courses graded Pass/Fail do not count) as outlined below. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry; Social and Cultural Analysis; Cultures & Contexts: Contemporary Latino Cultures; Cultures & Contexts: The Black Atlantic; Cultures & Contexts: Asian / Pacific / American Cultures; Advanced Research Seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to admission to the school/university, not specific to this major: New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.

Duration: 128 credits

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