New College of Florida

Animal Wellbeing and Conservation

The AOC in Animal Wellbeing and Conservation is designed for students wishing to acquire skills for meaningful work with animals or animal research, incorporating theory and practice to learn about animals' biological and psychological worlds and humans' responsibilities toward other species. Graduates may pursue veterinary, medical, or graduate school, or careers as animal trainers, lab technicians, zoo or aquarium managers, or natural resource officers.

Anthropology

The Anthropology program imparts a broad perspective on past and present peoples and cultures through study of the discipline's methods and materials. Students develop knowledge of cultural anthropology and archaeology plus at least one other subfield (biological anthropology and/or linguistics), and apply their research training in a senior project integrating fieldwork data with anthropological theory.

Applied Data Science

Applied Mathematics

The Applied Mathematics AOC provides a rigorous foundation in mathematical theory, analytical thinking, and computational methods, emphasizing both conceptual understanding and hands-on experience in applying mathematics to practical and interdisciplinary problems. It may be pursued as a standalone major or paired with complementary fields such as Physics, Computer Science, Economics, or Biology.

Art

The Art AOC emphasizes historical, analytic, and studio processes of art making, leading to graduates who can critically engage with the discipline in ways transferable across related industries. Studio classes support a diverse range of media, with facilities for painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and digital work, preparing graduates for careers as professional artists, designers, educators, arts administrators, or creative entrepreneurs.

Art History

The Art History AOC studies the ways in which artworks and artifacts shape and are shaped by their historical contexts, developing students' skills in visual and verbal analysis. Emphasizing chronological breadth, thematic focus, critical theory and method, foreign language study, and internship experience, it prepares students for careers in education, arts administration, library and information science, law, business, and the foreign service.

Bachelors - Anthropology

Bachelors - Art History

Bachelors - Biology

Bachelors - Chemistry

Bachelors - Classics & Classical Languages

Bachelors - Computer Science

Bachelors - Creative Writing

Bachelors - Data Science

Bachelors - Digital Arts

Bachelors - Economics

Bachelors - English

Bachelors - Finance

Bachelors - History

Bachelors - Marine Biology

Bachelors - Mathematics

Bachelors - Music

Bachelors - Neuroscience

Bachelors - Philosophy

Bachelors - Physics

Bachelors - Political Science

Bachelors - Psychology

Bachelors - Quantitative Economics

Bachelors - Religion

Bachelors - Rhetoric and Writing

Bachelors - Sociology

Bachelors - Statistics

Bachelors - Theater, Dance, Performance

Biochemistry

New College's Biochemistry AOC is an interdisciplinary program focused on the interface between chemistry and biology. Students work closely with faculty on engaging research and acquire the skills needed for scientific work in academia and industry, with a strong tradition of students earning prestigious undergraduate research grants.

Biological and Physical Sciences

Biology

The Biology AOC begins with a three-course introductory sequence and builds on core concepts across molecular/cellular biology, organismal biology, and ecology/evolution. Additional coursework in other natural sciences and biology electives ensures students receive training in multiple areas to support their thesis research and future goals.

Biopsychology

Biopsychology sits at the interface of biology and psychology, using principles of evolution, genetics, physiology, neurobiology, and endocrinology to explain perception, cognition, motivation, behavior, and memory. Students emphasize biology or psychology while taking significant coursework in the second discipline, preparing for paths such as veterinary or medical school, research, or graduate study.

Caribbean and Latin American Studies

A separate AOC within the International Studies program, Caribbean and Latin American Studies is designed for students with intensive interests in the region. Requirements include advanced Spanish proficiency, foundational courses in Caribbean and Latin American studies, core electives, and study abroad.

Chemistry

The Chemistry AOC develops students' scientific judgment and independence, encouraging a high level of performance through close work with faculty and hands-on research. Students gain the skills needed for graduate study and careers in chemistry and related professional fields.

Chinese Language and Culture

Students in the Chinese Language and Culture AOC develop a high level of proficiency in Mandarin Chinese along with broad historical and cultural knowledge of classical and modern Chinese culture. Courses range across language, literature, and culture in English translation, and students are encouraged to study abroad in China or Taiwan.

Classics

Classics is the study of the languages, culture, history, and thought of the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. Students study the ancient languages and connect their work with history, archaeology, philosophy, religion, art history and criticism, and linguistics.

Computer Science

The Computer Science AOC combines core computing coursework with programming, algorithms, and specialized electives, supported by dedicated servers and computing facilities. Students complete a senior thesis and are prepared for careers and graduate study in computing.

Creative Writing

Creative Writing students combine analytical and creative skills across disciplines, studying literature and the humanities alongside writing workshops focused on collaboration, critical thinking, and revision. Through introductory and advanced workshops, a special topics seminar, and a senior mastery thesis project, students develop original work across multiple genres.

Data Science

Data Science, the art and science of extracting information from datasets, is an interdisciplinary field formed from the amalgamation of Computer Science, Statistics, and Mathematics. The AOC begins with foundational courses in mathematics, statistics, computer programming, and databases, followed by advanced work in a chosen discipline-based track (Computational, Statistical, or Mathematical Data Science).

East Asian Studies

A separate AOC within the International Studies program, East Asian Studies is designed for students with intensive interests in the region. Requirements include advanced proficiency in Chinese or another major East Asian language, Asian humanities and social science coursework, and study abroad.

Economics

The goal of the Economics program is to provide students with analytical tools to better understand and assess events and decisions that affect society and their own lives. The Economics AOC offers three tracks (Economics, Financial Economics, and Quantitative Economics) to meet a range of student interests and provide training for future study or work in the discipline.

English

The English AOC focuses on the intersections between English-language literature and its historical and cultural environments, reaching into digital media and performance. Students learn to analyze texts across genres and historical periods and to deploy a variety of critical and theoretical approaches to literature and communication.

Environmental Studies

European Studies

A separate AOC within the International Studies program, European Studies is designed for students with intensive interests in the region. Requirements include advanced proficiency in a major European language, European humanities and social science coursework, and study abroad.

Foreign Language and Literature

French Language and Literature

The French Language and Literature AOC develops a high level of proficiency in spoken and written French along with the ability to read, discuss, and analyze French and Francophone literature. Students take courses at all levels plus literature seminars and are strongly encouraged to study abroad in a French-speaking country or region.

Gender Studies

Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program drawing on curricula across campus to address the focal problem of 'gender,' encompassing related fields including Women's and Feminist Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Queer and Trans Studies, and Masculinity Studies. Note: This program is not available to students admitted after Fall 2023.

Geographic Information Systems

This academic program provides a pathway of courses and academic opportunities for students to acquire skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a powerful tool with real-world applications across professional and academic disciplines. The certificate covers content needed to take an online certification exam offered by the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri).

German Language and Literature

The German program offers courses at all levels of German language plus literature and culture courses, building critical thinking, cultural competency, and language proficiency. Students complete coursework beyond the intermediate sequence, take at least one German history course, and are encouraged to study abroad, leading to careers in fields such as international business, government, and translation.

Great Books

The AOC in Great Books is an interdisciplinary program spanning multiple fields of study that offers students a timeless education, teaching critical thinking and communication skills through close reading and sustained engagement with some of the most influential texts and masterworks ever created.

Greek

At New College, students pursue a Joint Area of Concentration in Ancient Greek, pairing it with any other AOC. Foundational to Western civilization, the study of Ancient Greek language, literature, and culture complements primary work in related fields such as history, philosophy, classics, art history, or religion.

Health, Culture, and Societies

The Joint AOC in Health, Culture, and Societies encourages analysis of how biological, social, cultural, and economic factors interact to shape experiences of health, illness, and disease past and present. Radically interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary, it complements another AOC and prepares students for careers in medicine, nursing, public health, and allied health fields.

History

The History AOC includes in-depth attention to particular historical moments as well as geographical and chronological breadth, helping students understand the past on its own terms and how past events have shaped the world today. Students learn to analyze historical patterns, pursue independent research, and frequently combine History with other AOCs.

Humanities

The Humanities Divisional AOC allows students to draw together work across the Humanities, ranging widely and engaging with multiple lenses to develop a compelling senior project. Students design a course of study spanning the arts, literature, and philosophy or religion in consultation with their faculty advisor.

Innovative Digital Media

The Certificate Program in Innovative Digital Media develops competencies and connectedness to digital culture and technology, encouraging students to shift from consumer to active participant and innovator. Requiring a minimum of five academic units across at least two divisions or programs, it credentials a high degree of technological awareness, expertise, and creativity, with students assembling ePortfolios of their work.

International and Area Studies

International Commerce and Society

Latin

Students pursue a Joint Area of Concentration in Latin, pairing it with any other AOC. The study of the Latin language, literature, and culture is foundational for understanding many related fields and enriches students' primary area of study.

Liberal Arts

Literature

The Literature AOC offers the study of literature across languages, cultures, and historical periods, emphasizing close reading, critical and theoretical analysis, and comparative approaches to texts.

Marine Biology

The Marine Biology AOC provides study of marine organisms and ecosystems, supported by New College's Pritzker Marine Biology Research Center and its Living Ecosystem Teaching and Research Aquarium, preparing students for research and graduate study.

Masters - Applied Data Science

Mathematics

The Mathematics AOC provides study of pure and applied mathematics, developing mathematical theory, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills through core coursework, electives, and a senior thesis.

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

This interdisciplinary AOC focuses on the critical period in Western history between the end of antiquity and the birth of modernity (roughly 400 to 1600 C.E.). Recognizing that modern academic disciplines do not adequately reflect premodern European culture, it takes an interdisciplinary approach spanning history, literature, religion, art history, music, and philosophy.

M.S. in Marine Mammal Science

Music

The Music AOC engages students in the study and practice of music, including theory, history, composition, and performance, within a liberal arts context.

Natural Sciences

The Natural Sciences Divisional AOC allows students to combine study across multiple natural science disciplines, culminating in a senior thesis, for those whose interests span more than one field.

Neuroscience

The Neuroscience Joint AOC enables students to learn a wide set of technical skills in the laboratory, design experiments to test ideas about the brain, and critically assess cutting-edge science. With labs in neurobiology, comparative brain connectivity, and functional neuroimaging, students gain hands-on experience and prepare for graduate research and other careers.

Philosophy

The Philosophy AOC engages students with central questions in areas such as metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic, and the history of philosophy, developing rigorous analytical and argumentative skills.

Physics

The Physics AOC provides a foundation in classical and modern physics, developing theoretical understanding along with experimental and computational skills, and culminates in a senior thesis.

Political Science

The Political Science AOC examines government, political institutions, behavior, and ideas across subfields including American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory, developing analytical and research skills through coursework and a senior thesis.

Psychology

The Psychology AOC provides study of the science of behavior and mental processes, developing research methods and analytical skills, and culminates in an empirical senior thesis.

Public Policy

The Public Policy AOC is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to address major public policy issues facing society. Combining political science and economics as its core with insights from other fields, it equips students with analytical tools to examine complex policy problems and formulate effective solutions, culminating in a senior thesis.

Quantitative Social Science

Quantitative Social Science is designed to accompany the substantive core courses of another social science AOC and is available as a joint AOC or secondary field. It provides training in quantitative and statistical methods applied to social science questions.

Religion

The Religion AOC examines religious traditions, texts, and practices across cultures and historical periods, using a range of interdisciplinary and critical approaches.

Russian Language and Literature

The Russian Language and Literature AOC develops proficiency in Russian along with the study of Russian literature and culture in the original and in translation.

Social Sciences

The Social Sciences Divisional AOC allows students to combine study across several social science disciplines. Requirements include courses in at least three social science fields plus a senior thesis that uses social scientific research methods.

Sociology

Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Students master the discipline's tools through foundational courses, an empirical Independent Study Project, and elective courses, engaging theory and research relevant to contemporary society.

Spanish Language and Literature

The Spanish Language and Literature AOC develops a high level of proficiency in Spanish and prepares students to use the language in academic and professional contexts through the study of the literatures and cultures of Spain and Latin America.

Statistics

The Statistics AOC provides training in statistical theory and methods, data analysis, and applications across scientific and social-scientific domains, supported by coursework and a senior thesis.

Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies

The program in Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies explores the dynamic and multivalent possibilities of performance as an interdisciplinary field, training students in both performance practice (practicum) and theoretical, historical, cultural, social, and literary approaches (theory). Broadly interdisciplinary, it prepares students for collaborative endeavors in many fields, including careers in the performing arts.