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 Combined Degree Completion Pathway, available for the MPA, MSCJ, MSP, and MBA (School of Business). The Combined Degree Completion Pathway 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, College of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
Professor of Education
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 Announces Fall 2026 Arts Events and Workshops
September 21, 2026
Lincoln Memorial University’s Department of Fine Arts and Communications is offering a variety of arts events this fall, following a successful summer Arts in the Gap series that brought together more than 240 participants for more than 40 workshops.
Arts in the Gap Concludes Summer Series with More Than 240 Participants
August 6, 2026
Lincoln Memorial University’s Arts in the Gap summer workshop series concluded July 24 after 11 weeks of hands-on learning, bringing together more than 240 participants for more than 40 workshops and events celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and community.
Lincoln Memorial University Honors Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Alumni in 40 Under Forty Program
June 16, 2026
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has recognized two outstanding graduates from the Paul V. Hamilton School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS) as part of its 40 Under Forty program, which celebrates young alumni who demonstrate strong leadership, career success and meaningful contributions to their communities.
