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Department: American Studies
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AMS 111
American Culture-Value and Traditions
3
Flexible Core - US Experience in its Diversity
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3 Lecture Hours
Undergraduate
Home
About Lehman College
History of Lehman College
Mission, Vision, and Values Statements
The City University of New York
College Governance
College Accreditation and Affiliations
Degree Programs
Undergraduate Curriculum
Graduate Curriculum
Academic Organization
Research Institutes and Community Resources
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
Financial Aid
New York State Programs (HESC)
Federal Programs
Scholarships and Awards
Tuition and Fees
Tuition
Refunds
Estimated Other Expenses
Bursar's Receipt
Non-Instructional Fees
Miscellaneous Fees
General Information
Overview
New York State Resident Tuition Rate
Admission to Undergraduate Degree Programs
Freshmen
The SEEK Program
Testing Requirements
Transfer Students
Testing Requirements for Incoming Freshmen, Transfer Students, and Information Regarding CUNY Assessment Tests Exemptions
Community College Graduates
Second Degree Students Transferring to Lehman
Prohibition on Submission of Fraudulent Admission Documents
Admission of Students Who May Pose a Risk to the College
Special Admission Categories
Academic Services and Policies
Academic Advisement Services
Tutoring Programs
Office of the Registrar
Teacher Education Services
Applying for Student Teaching
Teacher Certification
Examination Requirements for Initial Certification
Bilingual Education Assessments (BEA)
Applying for Teacher Certification
Academic Honors
Election to Honor Societies
Academic Policies
Flexible Grading Policy
Credit and Course Loads
ePermit
Excess Credit
Full-Time and Part-Time Matriculants
Heritage and Foreign Transfer Students Policy
Student Classification
Summer Session
Transfer Credit
Undergraduate Certificates
Graduate Courses for Undergraduate Credit
Withdrawal from Courses
Credit by Examination
Degree Requirements
Undergraduate Grading Systems and Related Policies
Academic Integrity
Academic Standards
Baccalaureate Programs
The Undergraduate General Education Curriculum
The Undergraduate General Education Curriculum
Pre 2013 General Education Program (Required Courses)
2013 CUNY General Education Program (Pathways): Required Courses
Special Curriculum Programs
Macaulay Honors College at Lehman
The Lehman Scholars Program
Adult Degree Program
Individualized Bachelor of Arts Program
Bachelor of Arts-Master of Arts (B.A.-M.A.) Program
Second Undergraduate Degree Program
CUNY Baccalaureate Program
Interdisciplinary and Interdepartmental Programs
Professional and Preprofessional Programs
Undergraduate Teacher Certifications
Special Studies
Internship and Field Experience Opportunities
Study Abroad Opportunities
Lehman Exchange Programs
Experimental Course or Program
Campus Facilities and Resources
Academic Facilities
The Leonard Lief Library
Computer and Instructional Technology Facilities
The Language Center
Advanced Imaging Labs
Instructional Support Services Program
New York Botanical Garden
The Bookstore
Fine and Performing Arts Facilities
Faculty and Administration
The City University of New York
Board of Trustees
Officers of the City University of New York
Lehman College Administration
Lehman College Administration
Faculty
Distinguished Professors
Permanent Instructional Staff (Teaching)
Emeriti
Appendix
Board of Trustees Rules and Regulations on Campus Conduct
Equal Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
The City University of New York Policy on Sexual Misconduct/ Title IX
Lehman College Records Policy
New York State Education Law Section 224-A
College Policies, Procedures and Regulations
The City University of New York Computer User Responsibilities
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Freedom of Speech
Smoking
Drug and Alcohol Usage
Identification Cards
Attendance and Absences
Petitioning
Solicitation on Campus
Representing the College
Extracurricular Activities and Programs
Notification of Student Immunization Requirements
Freedom of Information Law Notice
CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity
Procedures for Imposition of Sanctions for Violations of CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity
The City University of New York Campus and Workplace Violence Policy
Notice of Access to Campus Crime Statistics, the Campus Security Report, and Information on Registered Sex Offenders
Athletic Program Participation Notice
Academic Calendar
All Catalogs (Archived)