Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Integrity, Creativity, and Student Success

Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Integrity, Creativity, and Student Success

Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Integrity, Creativity, and Student Success

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Undergraduate Majors

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.

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Graduate Degrees

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.

Accelerated Path to Graduate Work in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS)

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.

Other Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Programs

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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 GapMusic 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.

Meet the Faculty

Fall 2024 AHSS Faculty and Staff Members

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 →

Arts in the Gap

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!

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School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences News

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Asbury Psi Chi Podcast LMU’s Asbury Discusses Ethical Use of AI in Education on Psi Chi Podcast May 27, 2026

Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) program director and professor Dr. E. Titus Asbury recently appeared as a guest on the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology podcast to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in education.

The Great Black Swamp LMU’s Wensink Releases Book on Lake Erie Crisis May 14, 2026

Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) associate professor of English Patrick Wensink, released a nonfiction book in November examining the 2014 toxic algae crisis in Lake Erie.

Savannah Campbell 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.