Honors Courses

• For a complete list of honors courses, conduct a search in Schedule Builder through CUNY First. Select “Baruch College” and then go to the “Advanced Search”. Next , select “Undergraduate” under Academic Career, and choose “Campus Honors” for Course Attribute, and then select “Search”. See the screenshot below which also outlines the selected search criteria:

• Non-Honors students with a 3.5 cumulative GPA may automatically register for an honors course in CUNY first if space is available.
• Most 1000 – 2000 level honors courses only require a 3.3 GPA, and students can enroll with permission from the Honors Program.
• Our 3000-4000 level honors courses require a 3.5 GPA overall in order to enroll, however students with a 3.4 GPA can petition to enter an open upper-level Honors course by sending an email to Baruch Honors.
• See ALSO, joining Honors as a Provost’s Scholar.
• Feit Seminars in the Humanities (IDC 4050H) and the Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence seminars require an application with the program to get permission.

• BPL 5100H
• Macaulay New York City seminars (IDC 1001H, 3001H, 3002H, and 4001H).
• See special Honors courses for information on how to apply and receive permission

Spring 2023

JRN 3650/3650H: Storytelling in Film: Writing for Film and Television with Sam Pollard

Day/Time: Wednesdays, 2:30PM – 5:25PM

*Scholars should request permission to enroll into the honors section so it can be applied towards their requirements.

The Spring’23 course will be taught by Sam Pollard, Emmy award-winning filmmaker and alumni from Baruch College in 1973. He is the very first Harman Writer to be a Baruch alum; with over forty years Pollard has worked extensively in film editing, directing, producing and screenwriting, and is lauded for his work in documentary films. Along with aforementioned Emmys, he has been nominated for an Academy for the film 4 Little Girls with filmmaker Spike Lee. Pollard has also won a Career Achievement Award presented by the International Documentary Association and a Peabody Award for “chronicling the Black experience and illuminating complicated historical figures across film and television.” His most recent film, Citizen Ashe, was released last year.

If you are interested in watching one of Pollard’s documentaries, MLK/FBI is available for Baruch students through the Newman Library.

To register for this course, students must submit an application. See Spring 2023 course flyer.

Questions?  Contact the Harman Director Prof. Esther Allen.

Pre-requisites:

Days & Times: Tuesday, 11:10am – 2:05pm

Room: A-17 Lex 404 (In person)

Instructor: Chester Zarnoch and Emily Johnson

1) For the capstone requirement for the minor in Environmental Sustainability, student must have completed two 3000-level courses in the minor.

2) Students taking the course for Honors requirements must have completed the minor prerequisites (ENV 1003L and ENV 1004, or BIO 1015L and BIO 1016, or BIO 3001 or Departmental Permission) and any 3000-level ENV course or IDC 3002H. Journalism prerequisites: JRN 3050

This course explores the role journalism plays in calling the world’s attention to climate change—arguably the most important story of our time, but one that often falls off the front pages as other stories dominate the news cycle. Students will examine the intersection of science and storytelling and discuss the multitude of ways journalists across all types of media can approach climate coverage, from local New York stories about climate change adaptation to international reporting on green investments and climate migration. Students will obtain a deeper understanding of climate change science and develop the skills needed to communicate science to the public making it accessible, relatable, and actionable. The course will include guests speakers and field trips. Students enrolled in the Honors section (IDC 4010H) must complete additional course requirements. Learn more.

Prerequisite: ENG 2150, junior or senior standing, 6 credits in the humanities (preferably a base course in each of the disciplines of the course), a minimum 3.4 grade point average, and permission of the director of the Feit Seminar Program. To request permission, email Prof. Michael Staub, Director, Feit Interdisciplinary Seminar Program.

CLICK HERE  for a list of upcoming Feit seminars for Spring 2023.

Macaulay Honors College Course list

• Click the link above to learn more about upper-level honors courses offered through Macaulay.
• Students must submit an e-permit request for each Macaulay course they wish to take and will be enrolled directly into the class if approved.
• See the equivalencies list for the corresponding Baruch course to input into your request. Note that this list includes current & prior equivalencies; students must review CUNYfirst and the Macaulay website to confirm which courses will actually be offered in an upcoming semester.
• Contact your Advisor for assistance with submitting the Macaulay e-permit requests as incorrect/incomplete permits will be denied.

No. We are unable to overtally students into Macaulay Seminars, except for academic reasons, i.e., your course requirements prevent you from taking an open section. You may need to rearrange your schedule. Exceptions are not considered for schedule preferences or work schedules. Speak to your Honors advisor if you are unable to take a required course due to your Macaulay seminar section time. Your Honors advisor can assist you in choosing options that work for you.

See eligibility requirements and process to request to Contract Honors for a non-Honors course (by special exception, for liberal arts and public affairs students only.)