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.
Do you want to learn in depth 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.
Explore how philosophy and religion influence politics, culture and social structures. You'll study how they shape politics and culture, and choose a track aligned with your goals. Prepare for a career that makes a difference in communities and institutions.
Curious about how politics shape society? Go beyond a basic understanding of the American political system, and develop the critical thinking and research skills you'll need to analyze complex issues. Cultivating your knowledge of the field and honing your ability to evaluate evidence prepare you for a variety of opportunities.
Intrigued by the political process? Strengthen your research and data skills while studying the American political system and analyzing complex sociopolitical issues. You'll be prepared for graduate study, law school or career opportunities in public administration.
Are you fascinated by how people think and behave? Study psychology through specialized research opportunities, such as tracking eye movement to understand emotions and using motion-tracking technology to examine nonverbal cues when someone is lying. Develop skills that prepare you for graduate study or varied careers.
Are you fascinated by the human mind and human behavior? Explore psychology through research and technology, such as studying nonverbal cues with motion tracking or analyzing emotions with eye-tracking. Build your analytical skills for careers or graduate programs.
Explore the intersection of human behavior and the law. Learn how forensic psychologists contribute to the legal system through psychological assessments, investigations, court testimonies and research.
Fascinated by crime and behavior? Study how psychology and law connect while learning how forensic psychologists conduct assessments, assist in investigations, and provide expert testimony. Build skills that prepare you for graduate study or careers that change lives.
Do you want to make workplaces better for everyone? Learn how jobs can be more meaningful, workers more productive, and employers fairer. You'll develop skills that prepare you for careers in many fields.
Are you interested in using psychology to improve how businesses and organizations work? Industrial and organizational psychology helps make jobs more interesting and satisfying, enables workers to be more productive, and helps employers treat their employees fairly. Learning how to optimize your workplace will help you elevate your future career.
Are you passionate about helping people identify their strengths so they can improve their lives? With positive psychology, you'll study the conditions and processes that contribute to the flourishing or optimal functioning of people, groups and institutions.
Want to study what makes life meaningful? Positive psychology focuses on the strengths and processes that help people and organizations flourish, giving you tools to support growth in schools, workplaces and communities.