Anglo-American University in Prague Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
The School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (SAHSS) offers a modern, interdisciplinary education at bachelor's and master's levels across four undergraduate programs: Psychology; Humanities, Society, & Culture; Journalism & Media Studies; and Visual Art Studies.
- Psychology (Major)
- Humanities, Society, and Culture (Major)
- Humanities, Society and Culture: Sociology, Psychology and Leadership
- Humanities, Society, and Culture: Creative Writing and Storytelling
- Journalism and Media Studies (Major)
- Journalism and Media Studies: Public Relations and Marketing
- Visual Art Studies (Major)
About the School
The undergraduate programs offered within the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences provide a firm grounding in a broad spectrum of subjects, including psychology, sociology, literature, philosophy, history, art history, studio art, reporting, writing, visual culture, and new media.
A flexible curriculum, with multiple elective and concentration options, allows you to customize your degree according to your personal interests and aspirations. You will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of esteemed scholars and professionals, while encountering varied perspectives and becoming acquainted with a comprehensive range of theoretical, research, and creative methods. This knowledge you will then be put into practice, ultimately developing into a proficient and versatile, well-rounded professional.
School Bodies
The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is divided into six departments as follows:
- Department of Psychology – Chair: doc. PhDr. Gabriela Malkova, Ph.D.
- Department of Social Sciences – Chair: Joshua Hayden, Ed.D
- Department of History and Philosophy – Chair: Gerald Power, Ph.D.
- Department of Art, Culture & Literature – Chair: Ted Turnau, Ph.D, M.Div
- Department of Journalism and Media Studies – Chair: Seth Rogoff, Ph.D
- Department of Visual Art Studies – Chair: Mgr. Karolina Dolanská, Ph.D.
Meet the people
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doc. Mgr. Zuzana Říhová, Ph.D.
Dean, Associate Professor of Czech and Comparative Literature zuzana.rihova@aauni.edu -
Joshua M. Hayden, Ed.D.
Department Chair of Social Sciences; Lecturer in Leadership Studies joshua.hayden@aauni.edu -
Gerald Power, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Chair of Department of History and Philosophy gerald.power@aauni.edu -
Seth Rogoff, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Chair of the Department of Journalism & Media Studies seth.rogoff@aauni.edu
School news
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Find out more on Alumna Nicole Stava Brings Contemporary Art to Bechyně CastleAlumna Nicole Stava Brings Contemporary Art to Bechyně Castle
Swiss‑born Nicole Marie Therese Stava has turned the historic Bechyně Castle into a vibrant hub for contemporary art, blending the castle’s storied past with daring new installations. A former youngest head of Christie’s Central European office and a former art‑market consultant, Stava now leads the “Současné umění a sochařský park” project that attracts hundreds of Czech and […]
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Find out more on AAU President Jiří Schwarz Comments on the Debate Over Shorter Summer HolidaysAAU President Jiří Schwarz Comments on the Debate Over Shorter Summer Holidays
Should summer holidays in the Czech Republic be shorter? AAU President doc. Ing. Jiří Schwarz, CSc. recently weighed in on the debate in a commentary published by Hospodářské noviny, considering the proposal from both an educational and economic perspective. Schwarz notes that considering shortening the current 62-day summer break to six weeks would not increase […]
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Find out more on AAU’s Tony Ozuna Reviews Two Must-See End-of-Summer Prague Exhibitions for Kulturní magazín UNIAAU’s Tony Ozuna Reviews Two Must-See End-of-Summer Prague Exhibitions for Kulturní magazín UNI
AAU Journalism & Visual Art Studies Senior Lecturer Tony Ozuna recently had two exhibition reviews featured in Kulturní magazín UNI. In his reviews, Ozuna reflects on two exhibitions currently on view in Prague, exploring themes ranging from European history and migration to the evolving relationship between art and the media. William Kentridge: The Battle Between […]