Program Director: Gary Schwartz (Leonard Lief Library, Room 316N)
The Macaulay Honors College at Lehman College admitted its first class in September 2002. Member of the Honors College are designated "University Scholars". They receive full tuition, stipends, laptop computers, and an opportunities fund for academic enrichment experiences, such as study abroad. A "Cultural Passport" provides entrée to concerts, the theater, museums, and other cultural institutions in New York City. Passport activities will also put students in contact with people active in many facets of city life, the arts, government, business, and science.
Criteria for selection include the student's high school academic record, S.A.T./A.C.T. scores, an essay, two letters of recommendation, and an interview.
Students intending to apply for Macaulay must apply directly from high school; Macaulay does not accept transfers from any institution. Students wishing to apply should consult the Macaulay homepage through the CUNY Portal at www.cuny.edu and select "Apply Online," as well as the Lehman homepage at www.lehman.edu/lehman/honorscollege . The curriculum of the Honors College is seminar based, and the program offers rich opportunities for academic enhancement and intellectual growth, supplemented by study abroad, internships, preparation for graduate school, and global engagement.
MHC 350: The Arts in New York City. 3 hours, 3 credits. Interdisciplinary seminar on the arts and culture of New York City.
MHC 351: The Peopling of New York City. 3 hours, 3 credits. Interdisciplinary seminar on immigration and migration patterns have shaped the city's identity.
MHC 352: Science and Technology in New York City. 3 hours, 3 credits. Interdisciplinary seminar analyzing science and technology in contemporary New York.
MHC 353: Shaping the Future of New York City. 3 hours, 3 credits. Interdisciplinary seminar on planning for the future of New York City.
MHC 354: Honors English: Composition and Style. 3 hours, 3 credits. Interdisciplinary seminar on the study of grammar and syntax of selected important authors and their application to composition.
MHC 355: Research Seminar. 3 hours, 3 credits. Interdisciplinary capstone project seminar in research methods. PREREQ: Permission of director or instructor.
MHC 356: Special Topics in Culture and Society. 3 hours, 3 credits. Interdisciplinary seminar in cultural studies. PREREQ: Permission of director or instructor.
MHC 357: Special Topics in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. 3 hours, 3 credits. Interdisciplinary seminar in politics, philosophy, and economics. PREREQ: Permission of director or instructor.