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: Language, Communication and Culture
- 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: Journalism
- Journalism and Media Studies: Media and Culture
- Journalism and Media Studies: Public Relations and Marketing
- Visual Art Studies (Major)
- Visual Art Studies: Art Therapy
- Visual Art Studies: Graphic Design
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 Turnau, 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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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
Lecturer, Chair of the Department of Journalism & Media Studies seth.rogoff@aauni.edu
School news
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Find out more on AAU-Supported “Living Torches” Praised in the Times Literary SupplementAAU-Supported “Living Torches” Praised in the Times Literary Supplement
Petr Blažek’s landmark monograph, Living Torches in the Soviet Bloc: Politically Motivated Cases of Self-Immolation in 1966–1989, has received a favorable review in the internationally respected Times Literary Supplement. AAU supported the English edition and was a partner in the Ukrainian publication, helping make this important historical research accessible to wider audiences. Published in English by the […]
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Find out more on AAU Graduate Outcomes 2026AAU Graduate Outcomes 2026
From Prague and Europe to destinations around the world, AAU’s Class of 2026 is beginning its next chapter with strong career prospects and global ambitions. New data collected by the AAU Office of Institutional Research shows that 122 out of 176 graduates, nearly 70% of the graduating class, are already working, interning, self-employed, or pursuing […]
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Find out more on AAU Student Sophia Osako Crowned Miss Universe Czech Republic 2026AAU Student Sophia Osako Crowned Miss Universe Czech Republic 2026
Anglo-American University congratulates Visual Art Studies student Sophia Maria Osako on being crowned Miss Universe Czech Republic 2026. Sophia is expected to go on to represent the Czech Republic at the Miss Universe 2026 competition in Puerto Rico, one of the world’s most recognized international pageants. Born into both Czech and Japanese cultures, Sophia has […]