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College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Prepare for Dynamic Careers in a Fast-Paced World

The EKU College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) offers courses and academic programs that provide students with the foundation for success in a dynamic, fast-paced, and diverse world. These foundational skills help you excel and lead in any career, cultivate the creativity and critical thinking to adapt to diverse environments, and resolve society’s most challenging problems in a culturally competent and ethical way. CLASS is focused on cultivating skills that are vital to the contemporary workplace – teamwork, critical thinking, communication, and leadership.

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Explore Pre-Law

Applicants to law school are accepted from all majors. You should focus on a major that interests you. There are no prerequisite courses for entry into law school, but courses that emphasize critical thinking and enhance problem-solving, reading, and writing skills may help you perform better on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

Students typically apply for law school in the fall semester of senior year, and must take the LSAT prior to being considered for admission to law school. Thus it is important to plan ahead! Students interested in law school are strongly encouraged to email our pre-law advisor thomas.parker@eku.edu as early as possible in your college career to plan ahead for the LSAT and application process.

For more information regarding pre-law visit the EKU Mock Trial website, the EKU undergraduate catalog, and the National Association for Law Placement website.

Student Stories & Features


A photo of a recent EKU graduate, Wyatt Owens, and his family at the graduation ceremony.

Wyatt Owens

EKU English & History Teaching Graduate
My favorite part about being an EKU student were the bonds I made with my peers and instructors. The community within EKU’s English program is fantastic and each person feels like they have a place. I received support from all of my instructors when I needed it. Without their support, I would not be able to teach and fulfill my other responsibilities now.
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Anna Allen

EKU English Teaching Graduate
I would not be the teacher I am without the faculty at Eastern Kentucky University. The English and Education departments provided me with the knowledge, aptitude, and confidence to achieve great things inside my career field. My professors always challenged me to do my best and wanted to see me succeed.
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Kaitlyn Taylor

EKU English Teaching Graduate
Earning this degree aided my career by showing me the types of literature to teach along with how to teach. I have experience not only studying the English content (i.e. grammar, literature, etc.) but also studying specific teaching techniques that I use in my career today. My favorite part of being an EKU student was building connections with peers and professors that I am still in touch with today.

Message from Dean Mercy Cannon

Welcome to the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS)! I am honored to be your dean, and I am excited to see what you will accomplish during your time here.

CLASS is a community of scholars and learners who are passionate about the humanities, arts, and social sciences. We believe that these disciplines are essential to a well-rounded education and to a thriving democracy.

Our faculty are experts in their fields, and they are committed to teaching and mentoring students. We house the Institute for Creative and Collaborative Arts, which includes the School of Music, School of Art and Design, and the School of Communication. CLASS also contains the departments of Language and Cultural Studies, Anthropology, and Sociology; English; Government; History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies; Psychology; Social Work.

In addition to our diverse academic programs, CLASS offers a variety of opportunities for students to get involved in research, service, and creative expression. We have a vibrant student life, with clubs and organizations for every interest.

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CLASS is a place where you can satisfy your curiosity about the world and establish your place in it. Here you will develop valuable skills and perspectives that will prepare you for careers in a rapidly changing, global economy. I encourage you to take advantage of all the possibilities available for you at EKU, the “School of Opportunity.”

– Dr. Mercy Cannon, Dean of the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Mission

The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences provides the intellectual foundation, programs, and experiences to prepare graduates to be engaged, ethical leaders through its commitment to liberal education, academic excellence, and the advancement of knowledge.

Vision

The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences will be recognized for academic quality through student engagement and innovative faculty, attaining success through creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. The college fosters a vibrant learning community for excellence at EKU, in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and beyond.


Upcoming Events

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Honors Thesis Conference

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Coping Strategies for Trauma Survivors – Copy

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Feel Better Fast! Weekly Drop-in Workshops to Improve Mood

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Medical School: Who Gets Accepted

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Walkabout Wednesday

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News & Updates

Students Take Their Research to Harvard, Representing EKU at the National Level

In January, six Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) students traveled to Harvard University and presented their research at the National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC). This marked the second time students from EKU attended the conference, following recommendations from faculty mentors. “Our students being accepted to showcase their research at the NCRC—at Harvard—shows the massive potential of […]

EKU Grad, Now Harvard Fellow, Joins Allied Gaming Board of Directors

Chi Zhao, ’10, a research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, was appointed as an independent board director for Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company. She chairs the nominating and corporate governance committee and serves on the compensation committee. Zhao received a bachelor’s in broadcasting and electronic media from Eastern Kentucky University. As a […]

EKU Alum Sparks Viral Fame with Nostalgia-Fueled Content

In a moment of uncertainty; one may catch a familiar aroma of a childhood toy, turn the channel to reruns of a beloved TV show, or suddenly want a meal of only comfort foods that evoke warm memories once tucked away in the back of your mind. Spencer Barrett, ’13, built a substantial following on […]

Contact Information

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Roark Building
Room 103

533 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475

859-622-2222
class@eku.edu