The School of Arts and Sciences represents the heart of LAU’s liberal arts heritage, embodying a tradition of interdisciplinary learning and holistic education. As the custodian of the university’s oldest programs, the school has a longstanding reputation for academic excellence and innovation.

The School offers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to nurture intellectual curiosity, foster creativity, and prepare students for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving world. As part of its liberal arts curriculum, the School integrates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encouraging students to engage with global challenges such as gender issues, social inequality, environmental sustainability, and quality education. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and social responsibility, the School weaves civic initiatives and sustainability-focused projects into its academic offerings, inspiring both students and faculty to contribute meaningfully to society.

By the time they graduate, students of the School of Arts and Sciences will have gained a well-rounded education that hones their critical thinking, enhances their adaptability, and equips them to excel in diverse professional environments.

Mission

The School of Arts and Sciences’ ultimate mission is to educate students, advance scholarly inquiry and contribute positively to the advancement of the common good.

Administration

Dean’s Office

• Haidar Harmanani, Dean
• Sandra Rizk Jamati, Associate Dean
• Sami Baroudi, Assistant Dean
• Laila Ghorayeb, Principal Executive Assistant
• Nelly Abboud, Principal Executive Assistant

Chairpersons

• Dany Badran, Department of English and Creative Arts
• Nathalie Hayeck, Department of Physical Sciences
• Leila Issa, Department of Computer Science and Mathematics
• Rony Khnayzer, Department of Liberal Studies
• Gretchen King, Department of Communication, Mobility, and Identity
• Rana Rizk, Department of Nutrition and Food Science
• Imad Salamey, Department of Political and International Studies
• Sama Sleiman, Department of Biological Sciences
• Pia Tohme, Department of Psychology and Education Studies

Departments

The School of Arts and Sciences is located on both LAU campuses: Beirut and Byblos. It is composed of nine departments:

• Biological Sciences
• Communication, Mobility, and Identity
• Computer Science & Mathematics
• English and Creative Arts
• Liberal Studies
• Nutrition and Food Science
• Physical Sciences
• Political and International Studies
• Psychology and Education Studies

Furthermore, the school is home to the:

• Center for Integrative Research
• Early Childhood Center
• Freshman Program
• Institute of Media Research and Training (IMRT)
• Institute for Social Justice & Conflict Resolution
• Institute for Migration Studies
• Teacher Training Institute
• Writing Center
• Honors Program

Degrees Offered

Undergraduate Majors

• B.A. in Communication
• B.A. in English
• B.A in Multimedia Journalism
• B.A in Performing Arts
• B.A. in Political Science/ International Affairs
• B.A. in Psychology
• B.A in Television & Film
• B.A. in Translation
• B.S. in Bioinformatics
• B.S. in Biology
• B.S. in Chemistry
• B.S. in Computer Science
• B.S. in Education
• B.S. in Mathematics
• B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics
• B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics Coordinated Program (CP)

Graduate Programs

• M.S. in Biological Sciences
• M.S. in Computer Science
• M.S. in Data Science
• M.A. in Education
• M.A. in Interdisciplinary Gender Studies
• M.A. in International Affairs
• M.A. in Migration Studies
• M.S. in Nutrition

Online Graduate Programs
Registered in the Distance Education Format with the New York State Education Department (NYSED)

• M.S. in Applied Artificial Intelligence (online)
• M.S. in Computer Science (online)
• M.S. in Cybersecurity
• M.S. in Data Science

Online Graduate Certificates

• AI and Data Science Certificate
• Cybersecurity Certificate
• Fundamentals of Applied Artificial Intelligence Certificate

Minors

• Actuarial Science
• Advertising  & Public Relations
• Arabic Language & Literature
• Audiovisual Production
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Conflict Analysis & Resolution
• Creative and Journalistic Writing
• Education
• English
• Food Science & Management
• Gender Studies
• History
• Legal Studies
• Mathematics
• Migration Studies
• Multimedia Journalism
• Nutrition
• Performing Arts
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science/ International Affairs
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology

Non-Degree Programs

• Dietetic Internship Program
• Diploma in Learning Disability & Giftedness
• Teaching Diploma in Education

Contact Information

Beirut

• Laila Ghorayeb
• Principal Executive Assistant, Beirut campus
• Phone number: Extension 1105
• E-mail: lghrayeb@lau.edu.lb
• Office: Nicol Hall 522E

Byblos

• Nelly Abboud
• Principal Executive Assistant, Byblos campus
• Phone number: Extension 2333
• E-mail: nelly.abboud@lau.edu.lb
• Office: Block A 708

Staff office hours are 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you are calling from outside LAU, dial +961.1786456 and enter the extension when prompted.