Overview
Your Future, in Focus Pursue the career you want—in communication design, fashion design, fashion marketing and communication, or interior design—with an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree from Parsons School of Design in New York City. It takes commitment and hard work, but you leave the program prepared for a new professional life, with the skills, perspectives, and relationships you need to thrive in and lead global creative industries. Whether you’re coming to Parsons’ AAS program as an attorney, dancer, banker, healthcare worker, or chef, you are passionate about entering a creative industry. You’re joining the AAS community to learn alongside experienced professionals establishing new careers at a world-class art and design university in a cultural capital. While acquiring the skills you need to become a merchandiser, graphic artist, fashion designer, interior designer, trend forecaster, or design PR officer or consultant, you’ll discover that many of the talents and abilities you developed in other fields complement your studies. The AAS educational approach builds on this expertise, making you sought after for your marketable combination of academic achievement and
Parsons Associate’s Degree Programs
professional experience. As you embark on a new path, you’ll see your professional future coming into focus.
An Intensive, Flexible Curriculum Parsons’ AAS degrees are intensive programs designed for mature students who want to pursue a new career. AAS students benefit from the same resources as bachelor’s and master’s students enrolled throughout The New School. Applicants are required to have college experience or a minimum of two years of professional experience. Most AAS students have bachelor’s or advanced degrees, but even if you have no transferable credits, you can earn an AAS degree in two years. (If you are a current or recently graduated high school student, consider our bachelor’s degree programs.) The program offers the option of part-time study to accommodate the schedules of working professionals. In addition, many classes are offered in the evening, and electives across the university are offered both on-site and online. Most students with eligible transfer credits finish the program in about three semesters of full-time study. For complete curriculum and course information, visit newschool.edu/aas. Parsons offers a variety of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in addition to its AAS programs. If you have questions or want to discuss options based on your interests and goals, email us: thinkparsonsAAS@newschool.edu.
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