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; Visual Art Studies; and one graduate program: Liberal Studies.
- Psychology (Major)
- Humanities, Society, and Culture (Major)
- Humanities, Society and Culture: Politics and Society
- Humanities, Society and Culture: Language, Communication and Culture
- Humanities, Society and Culture: Sociology, Psychology and Leadership
- Humanities, Society, and Culture: Psychology
- Humanities, Society and Culture: Art and Society
- Journalism and Media Studies (Major)
- Journalism and Media Studies: Journalism
- Journalism and Media Studies: Media and Culture
- 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. The MA in Liberal Studies program builds upon a foundation thus laid and provides graduate students the opportunity to explore the liberal arts in greater depth.
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: Chris Randall, PhD
- 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 Tunau, Ph.D, M.Div
- Department of Journalism and Media Studies – Chair: Seth Rogoff, Ph.D
- Department of Visual Art Studies – Chair: to be announced
Meet the people
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Karen Grunow-Hårsta, Ph.D.
Dean, Senior Lecturer karen.grunow@aauni.edu -
Gerald Power, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Chair of Department of History and Philosophy gerald.power@aauni.edu -
Joshua M. Hayden, Ed.D.
Department Chair of Social Sciences; Lecturer in Leadership Studies joshua.hayden@aauni.edu -
Seth Rogoff
Lecturer, Chair of the Department of Journalism & Media Studies seth.rogoff@aauni.edu
School news
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Find out more on Final Exhibitions Fall 2025: Photography, Visual Arts, and Cross-MediaFinal Exhibitions Fall 2025: Photography, Visual Arts, and Cross-Media
With the end of the semester, we are delighted to share the Arts, Humanities, and Social Science students’ hard work. AAU has a rich array of creative and theoretical arts featuring photography, video storytelling, as well as cross-media and visual arts which are put into practice in the final exhibitions. The exhibitions included; Professor Björn […]
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Find out more on Leading a Revolution Tour: November 17thLeading a Revolution Tour: November 17th
Professor Joshua Hayden, Department Chair of Social Sciences and Lecturer in Leadership Studies, led the fourth annual Freedom and Democracy tour, giving students and faculty a glimpse into the history and anniversary of the student-led movements for liberation. Inspired by his own research into Vaclav Havel, theatre, and leaders facing adversity, Dr. Hayden developed this […]
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Find out more on Book Launch: The Lands Between by Andrew GiarelliBook Launch: The Lands Between by Andrew Giarelli
AAU Professor, Andrew Giarelli, celebrated the publication of his book The Lands Between, reading excerpts for the first time to guests at the AAU Library with event partner Megabooks. The book details Giarelli’s personal journey through Central Eastern Europe along with international affairs and cultural insights. From Prague and Vienna to the Austrian-Slovenian border, Giarelli […]