School of Arts and Humanities
Mission, Vision & Values
Lehman College's School of Arts and Humanities mission is to make a significant contribution to the larger institutional mission to provide students with an excellent undergraduate and graduate liberal arts education because being broadly educated is a primary attribute of leading a successful life. Read More.
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Degree Programs
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Majors
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Minors
Welcome to the School of Arts and Humanities. The School of Arts and Humanities offers over thirty majors and forty minors. You can choose from majors in which you create original works, like Art, or Film and TV Studies, or Computer Graphics and Imaging (CGI); majors in which you perform on stage or in front of the camera, like Music, or Theatre, or Dance, or Multimedia Performing Arts; majors in which you develop your skills at writing and conducting your own research, like English, or History, or Journalism, or Philosophy, or Africana Studies; and majors in which you deepen your knowledge of languages and cultures, like Spanish, or French, or Italian, or Linguistics, or Latino Studies.
Career Exploration
Choosing a career is an exciting journey, and it is completely normal for the process to feel a little overwhelming at first. Making an informed decision begins with understanding your interests, strengths, skills, values, goals, and personality.
To get started, please complete the following career assessment:
Focus 2 is an online career exploration tool designed to help you learn more about yourself and explore potential career paths. It organizes information about your interests, skills, abilities, and values into a personalized summary and connects those results to real-world careers. After completing the assessment, you will receive a list of career options that align with your profile.
To create your account, use the access code ‘lightning.’
Once you have completed the assessment, schedule an appointment with your Career Specialist through Navigate to review your results, discuss possible career paths, and develop a plan for your next steps.
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Department News
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Eileen Markey Explains the Critical Role of Local News
Reflects on shuttering of The Norwood News in WNYC interview
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Capital funding will enhance experience for theatre audiences and students
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Scholars and artists explore rich traditions and contemporary practices
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Upcoming Events
September 17, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
English M.A. Information Session
Hope you will join us for this session!
September 24, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents The Aaron Rimbui Group
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents international artist Aaron Rimbui with an all-star band live at Lehman.
October 3, 2026
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
2nd Annual Fall Alumni Rendezvous
Reminisce. Reconnect. Celebrate. Join us for the 2nd Annual Fall Alumni Rendezvous, a festive day back on campus celebrating all things Lehman. Reconnect with classmates, explore campus, and enjoy live music, the Name That Sim Contest, the Lehman Link-Up Walkway, guided tours, a Performing Arts Showcase, raffles and giveaways, a beer garden, and a BBQ-style lunch with gluten-free and vegetarian options. Celebrate the memories, connections, and community that make Lehman special!
November 4, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:25 PM
New Voices: Student Playwriting Festival Fall ’26
The New Voices Student Playwriting Festival is produced each fall by Lehman Stages in collaboration with The Department of Theater, Dance, Multimedia Performing Arts, and the Lehman Art Gallery.
November 16, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
English M.A. Information Session
Hope you will join us for this session!
November 18, 2026
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. Featuring an original jazz-funk score by Shaina Taub.