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For the professional prepared to make the leap into design, Parsons offers Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, and Interior Design.

Graduates in Demand

The AAS programs are best suited to students with college experience who are clear about their interests in the field of design and prepared for rapid immersion in a professional course of study. Our students enter the school as experienced attorneys, bankers, teachers, stockbrokers, and chefs. When they graduate from Parsons, they are merchandisers, fashion designers, graphic artists, and interior designers versed in the language, process, and technology of their new fields.
They are also highly sought-after talents on the job market: Among AAS graduates from 2008, 96 percent of employed survey respondents had found work related to their major.

Flexible Learning

Qualified applicants who wish to complete their design training in a short time can apply to the Fast Track program, which enables students to earn an AAS degree with 34 credits in a single academic year (fall and spring semesters). Students may also study part time, and earn their degree over several years. For further flexibility, some AAS courses are offered online as well as on campus. The AAS Fashion Marketing and Graphic Design degrees can be completed entirely online from anywhere.

Real-World Experience

Challenging, rigorous coursework defines Parsons’ AAS programs. Courses and sequences are as intense as professional design work itself, and we encourage students to round out their training with internships at one of the many design-driven companies based in New York City. Access to job fairs and one-on-one career advising sessions give you the competitive edge upon graduation.