New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Degrees offered within New College are designed to provide innovative coursework and hands-on experience to prepare students for the social, economic, political and cultural challenges they will face in a rapidly expanding, diverse global marketplace.
ASU is ranked a top 10 university for undergraduate education because of our strong commitment to high-quality teaching, and is one of the top universities for providing the best internship programs, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Whether learning online or on campus, ASU has degrees that will put you on the path to a successful career in the job you want. In fact, our graduates are ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for employability among public universities.
Curious about health and life sciences? Discover your options, strengthen your science background, and find the degree path that aligns with your passions and future career.
Interested in humanities, art or design? Explore a variety of majors, discover your passions, and build a foundation to help you choose the degree and career path that fit your goals.
Explore a variety of majors related to science, mathematics and technology professions.
Curious about how people think, act and connect? Discover your options across the social and behavioral sciences while finding the path that matches your interests and career goals.
Interested in solving crimes using science? Explore the intersection of biology, chemistry and law while learning to collect and analyze crime scene evidence. Gain hands-on experience that prepares you for careers in forensic investigation or law enforcement, or for advanced study.
Curious about how investigators solve unexplained deaths? Explore the science behind identifying causes of death, analyzing evidence and working with the legal system. Build technical and critical thinking skills that prepare you for careers in forensic science and criminal investigations.
Are you interested in how power, identity and culture shape daily life? Explore connections between gender, race, sexuality, class and religion while analyzing how attitudes and inequalities form. Build critical thinking and communication skills that prepare you for careers in many different fields.
Understanding the past is key to building the future. Through the study of power, people, ideas and institutions from our past, you'll learn to analyze the forces that shape society and our lives. Prepare for success in graduate school or a wide variety of careers.
Passionate about history and education? Prepare to educate the next generation of learners in the high-demand field of education. You'll also be equipped for a variety of other career fields and for graduate study.
Passionate about art, music, film or performance? Collaborate with multitalented faculty while creating and showcasing your own work. Perform under stage lights, direct short films, experiment in the music studio, and explore design and technology in digital games --- essential skills in the arts and creative industries.
Today's employment landscape is evolving into one that values expertise in an increasing number of specialized fields. Combine courses across the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences to develop invaluable skills that prepare you for diverse careers and a fulfilling life shaped by your passions.
Are you interested in how chemicals and drugs affect the body? Chemicals that the human body encounters can have positive and negative effects. In this laboratory-focused program, you'll learn the molecular basis for these chemicals and how drugs can affect cells, organs and organisms.