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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


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


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Residence Halls Open for the Spring 2025 semester. Front desks begin normal operating hours.

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Contact Information

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Roark Building
Room 103

859-622-2222
class@eku.edu