English, History & Humanities
LSUA’s Department of English, History & Humanities provides dynamic academic programs that foster critical thinking, cultural understanding, and historical insight. Faculty experts deliver literature, creative writing, historical studies, and cultural analysis courses. The department emphasizes multidisciplinary research, innovative curriculum, and community engagement to prepare students for education, research, and public service careers. Focusing on academic excellence and experiential learning, the department cultivates a passion for the liberal arts and critical inquiry. LSUA empowers students to explore diverse perspectives and contribute to a vibrant scholarly community.
Degree Programs
English, BA
with Concentrations:
General English
Secondary Education
History, BA
with Concentrations:
General History
Social Studies (Secondary Education)
Pre-Law
Public History
Meet the Faculty
Brenda Ellington, Ph.D.
Dean of College of Liberal Arts, Associate Professor
Bernard Gallagher, Ph.D.
Department Chair of English, History, & Humanities, Professor of English
Taylor Greenhouse, M.A.
Instructor of English - Fall Showcase Coordinator
Lillian Purdy, Ph.D., MLS
Director of Library Services, Associate Professor
