Art, design, architecture—these disciplines exist in a rich world of ideas and cultural expressions. Our Social Science & Cultural Studies programs help you more deeply understand them. A core part of the Pratt experience, these courses act as both a complement to your creative endeavors and a lens through which to further explore them. Across psychology and economics, history and philosophy, you’ll build context of how culture is created, and in the process, a perspective on how to change it.
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Our curriculum is designed for both breadth and depth, helping you find points of connection wherever you go.
Our major in Critical and Visual Studies is a program for independent thinkers who want to develop their skills in cultural and visual analysis. We also offer a range of minors to add dimension to your chosen practice.