Program Overview

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Humanities, Society and Culture: Sociology, Psychology and Leadership

About the Program

The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture: Sociology, Psychology and Leadership offers a modern and interdisciplinary education in humanitarian issues and how they interact with societies and cultures. Graduates receive a globally recognized degree, accredited in the US and EU, and earn it in three years instead of four.

Accreditation

• WASC + NABHE
• Degree: Bachelor of Arts
• Duration: 3 years
• Location: Prague, CZ
• Tuition EU: 31,781 USD
• Tuition NON-EU: 36,679 USD
• Intake: Fall / Spring
• Deadline: Rolling Admission

About the Concentration

The Sociology, Psychology and Leadership concentration provides students with a broad understanding of these areas, including the major theoretical concepts as well as practical applications in these fields.

In this program, students investigate behavior and mental processes as they engage in a systematic study of individuals in relation to their societies. Students learn about organization, management, and how to create social environments in which individuals thrive. Psychology, sociology, and leadership are explored from the multi-disciplinary perspectives of social science, culture, art, film, and language. Students learn to identify, address and solve complex theoretical and practical issues within diverse contexts.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.

General Education Module

• Composition I
• Composition II
• Computer Information Systems
• Intro to Psychology
• 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
• One course from the following: What is History? / World History I / World History II / European History I

Major Module

• Intro to Philosophy
• 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
• One course from the following: European History II / European Literature I

Concentration Module

Choose 1 course from each group listed below:

Group A:

• Social Psychology
• Social Anthropology

Group B:

• Psychology of Art & Culture
• Psychoanalysis of Film
• Psychology of Environmental Crisis

Group C:

• Philosophical Ethics
• Ethics and Leadership
• Populism Ancient and Modern

Group D:

• People and Institutions in Society
• Psychology of Human Cooperation
• Psychoanalysis and Society

Group E:

• Language and Power
• Leadership and The Self
• Psychology of Decision Making

Group F:

• Philosophy & Society
• Gender, Minority & Culture
• Sociology and the Family

Group G:

• Developmental Psychology
• Psychology of Personality

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.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture: Sociology, Psychology and Leadership can expect to:

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of ideas & issues across the fields of art, literature, film, philosophy, religion, history, politics & sociology, anthropology, and psychology; demonstrate a broad knowledge of the theories, methods, and concepts in these areas.
• Use appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods, concepts and theories
• Address and solve moderately complex theoretical and practical issues and problems in changing contexts
• Effectively communicate issues, problems, or dilemmas and their solutions
• Take effective and responsible action both individually and within a team
• Take into consideration diverse and changing socio-cultural contexts

Career Prospects

AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well equipped to continue your graduate studies or 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

Qualification Awarded

The Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We provide a wide range of scholarships, tuition discounts, and financial aid options to help make quality education more accessible. To learn more, please visit our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarships page.