Integrity, Creativity, and Student Success
Integrity, Creativity, and Student Success
Integrity, Creativity, and Student Success
The School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is home to some of LMU's most diverse and historical majors in the fields of Communication and Fine Arts, Language and Literature, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Social Work.
LMU's Master of Public Administration Program (MPA), Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ), and Master of Science in Psychology (MSP).
These graduate programs are all offered as fully online graduate programs.
If you are a current LMU undergraduate student and you are interested in pursuing a Master's degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, and Psychology, and you want an accelerated path, please see our Advance to Master's Program (AMP), available for the MPA, MSCJ, MSP, and MBA (School of Business). AMP is available for those who qualify.
In addition to liberal arts degree programs, minors, and graduate programs the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is home to Arts in the Gap, Music at LMU, Theatre program, and Pre-Law Majors. A number of student clubs also have their homes with the School, including lmuart, the English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta, the LMU Players, SHARE club (Social Work), the Psychology Club, and the Alpha Beta Epsilon Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association.
In the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences faculty actively create and promote knowledge in their disciplines. Through articles, books, conference submissions, performance pieces, visual art and a variety of media instructors advance learning in their own fields and enhance academic life at LMU.
Click here to see the full-time faculty listings for each department →
At the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences student success comes first. A full team of staff standby to support students and faculty as they aim to reach their creative and academic goals. Staff members are available Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm year round. Reach out to them by phone or email anytime. They're here to help!
Administrative Assistant
Events Coordinator, Arts in the Gap
Theatre Assistant
Dean
Professor of Political Science
Arts in the Gap is based in Cumberland Gap, offering workshops in various art forms while also embracing Appalachian history. Supported by Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, it brings together regional artists, educators, and participants of all ages to explore and engage with the arts. Click here to learn more!
LMU Psychology Professor to Lead Study Abroad Course in London
May 7, 2026
Savannah Campbell, associate professor of psychology at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) will lead a group of students to London as part of a study abroad course designed to provide an international perspective on psychology and help students develop personal and professional skills.
LMU Assistant Dean Released Two Philosophy Books in April
May 4, 2026
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Professor of Philosophy and Ethics and Assistant Dean of the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS), Dr. Steven Cowan, released two books in April that explore philosophical perspectives on ethics, religion and life after death.
LMU AHSS Grows Under Leadership of Dean Sellars
May 4, 2026
Dean, Dr. Martin Sellars, has made a significant impact on Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) and the surrounding region through his leadership of the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS).
