Humanities, Society and Culture: Sociology, Psychology and Leadership
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture: Sociology, Psychology and Leadership at Anglo-American University in Prague offers an interdisciplinary education in humanities and social sciences. The program explores these disciplines from a multi-perspective, encompassing social science, culture, art, film, and language. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in cultural management, reporting, diplomacy, education, and social research or for continuing their graduate studies.
Program Outline
Humanities, Society and Culture: Sociology, Psychology and Leadership - Program Details
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture: Sociology, Psychology and Leadership is a 3-year, internationally accredited program offered by Anglo-American University in Prague. It provides a modern and interdisciplinary education in humanitarian issues and their interaction with societies and cultures. The program aims to equip students with a broad understanding of sociology, psychology, and leadership, including major theoretical concepts and practical applications. Students will investigate behavior and mental processes, engaging in a systematic study of individuals in relation to their societies. They will learn about organization, management, and how to create social environments that foster individual growth. The program explores these disciplines from a multi-disciplinary perspective, encompassing social science, culture, art, film, and language. Students will develop the ability to identify, address, and solve complex theoretical and practical issues within diverse contexts.
Outline:
The program is structured as a 3-year study program requiring students to accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses. The program is divided into modules:
- General Education Module:
- Composition I
- Composition II
- Intro to Psychology
- World History I
- One course from the following: Introduction to Sociology/Introduction to Economic Thought
- One course from the following: Comparative Religions/Introduction to Law/Political Philosophy I
- Major Module:
- Intro to Philosophy
- European History II
- Introduction to Politics (Politics I)
- Intro to Social Theory
- Survey of Western Art
- Intercultural Communication
- Comparative Worldviews
- Social Science Research Methods
- Introduction to World Literature
- Language & The Mind
- Concentration Module:
- Choose 1 course from each group listed below:
- Group A: Social Psychology, Social Anthropology
- Group B: Psychology of Art and Culture, Psychoanalysis of Film, Psychology of Environmental Crisis
- Group C: Philosophical Ethics, Ethics and Leadership
- Group D: People and Institutions in Society, Psychology of Human Cooperation, Language Learning and Bilingualism
- Group E: Language and Power, Leadership and The Self, Psychology of Decision Making
- Group F: Philosophy & Society, Gender, Minority and Culture, Sociology and the Family
- Group G: Developmental Psychology, Child Language Acquisition, Language & The Mind
- Open Electives Module:
- Students can choose 3 elective courses offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences or electives offered by any other school at AAU.
- Thesis Seminar, Internship, and Thesis module:
Careers:
Graduates of the B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture: Sociology, Psychology and Leadership are well-equipped to pursue a global career in areas such as:
- Cultural management
- Reporting
- Diplomacy
- Humanitarian government
- Nonprofit organizations
- Education
- Social research and publishing
- Various forms of print and web media They are also prepared to continue their graduate studies. AAU graduates are known for their ability to thrive in multinational environments and communicate professionally in English to international audiences.
Other:
- AAU encourages students' self-expression through extracurricular activities, offering a balance between academic challenges and a friendly environment.
- Students have the opportunity to study or intern abroad, gaining valuable experience.
- AAU's Career Center connects students with numerous professional internships in the Czech Republic and abroad.
- Students can participate in student clubs like Model UN and Film Club, engage in discussions with professors and local experts at events like 'Professors in the Pub', and attend movie nights or poetry readings in the Library featuring professors and internationally published authors.
Tuition Fees:
- EU: 685 020 CZK
- NON-EU: 793 020 CZK
