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)
- Private: 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
- Private: Humanities, Society and Culture: Art and Society
- 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 Visual Art Studies Students Present Interactive Final ExhibitionAAU Visual Art Studies Students Present Interactive Final Exhibition
Students from AAU’s Visual Art Studies (VAS) program transformed the Art Studio into an interactive exhibition space, inviting visitors not only to observe artwork, but actively participate in it. The Final Interactive Art Show, organized by the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (SAHSS), showcased student projects exploring themes of nostalgia, healing, identity, and […]
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Find out more on New SAHSS Dean and Author Zuzana Říhová Reads from her Book Playing WolfNew SAHSS Dean and Author Zuzana Říhová Reads from her Book Playing Wolf
Zuzana Říhová—AAU’s new Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Dean and Associate Professor of Czech and Comparative Literature—read from her novel Playing Wolf (Catapult) as part of many literary nights held at AAU’s library to highlight special guests and AAU faculty, moderated by Seth Rogoff. This horror fiction centers around a couple in a failing marriage […]
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Find out more on Where Legends Rise: AAU Awards WinnersWhere Legends Rise: AAU Awards Winners
The 2025/26 AAU award recipients were announced at the AAU ball, recognizing the legends of our university community who made outstanding contributions and impacts. Students, faculty, and staff celebrated the night in masks with entertainment, refreshments, and a dance floor. This year’s winners: Outstanding Scholar: Jade Didier and Lyla GentRunners-up: Amelie Koníčková, Ananya Sateesha Shetty, […]