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The School of Liberal Arts & Education
Welcome to the School of Liberal Arts & Education
Mr. Novelle Dickenson
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
School of Liberal Arts & Education
- novelle.dickenson@hamptonu.edu
Welcome to the Hampton University School of Liberal Arts & Education—where humanity, creativity, knowledge, and innovation come together to shape the leaders, artists, scholars, educators, and changemakers of tomorrow.
At Hampton, we believe the liberal arts are the heart of a thriving society. They teach us to think deeply, communicate with clarity, and engage the world with empathy and purpose. They ground us in culture, history, and identity while equipping us with the intellectual courage to imagine what does not yet exist. In the School of Liberal Arts and Education, our students learn to understand the human experience—and to improve it.
About the School of Liberal Arts
Knowledge is Power
The Hampton University School of Liberal Arts & Education is the intellectual and moral heart of the University—where human creativity, cultural knowledge, and educational leadership converge to shape the next generation of thinkers, artists, scholars, and change-makers.
Rooted in Hampton’s historic mission of character, leadership, and service, the School prepares students to understand the human experience, engage complex social challenges, and educate future generations with excellence and purpose. Our disciplines span the arts, humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and education, all united by a commitment to truth, creativity, equity, and global responsibility.
Here, students are not only trained for careers—they are prepared for lives of meaning, impact, and leadership in a rapidly changing world.
Departments
Department of Counseling
Department of Education
Department of Literatures, Languages, and Film
Department of Music
Department of Visual & Performing Arts
Liberal Studies
Department of Political Science and History
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Homeland Security
Department of Sports Science and Wellness
Military Science
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The Largest School On-Campus
Largest number of PhD Graduates each Year (35 in 2025)
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Hampton University
The School of Liberal Arts & Education
Armstrong Hall
Hampton VA, 23669
Contact Information
- 757-727-5400
- 1-800-624-3328 — toll free
- libarts@hamptonu.edu
- applicationstatus@hamptonu.edu
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8–5 pm
Mr. Novelle Dickenson
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
School of Liberal Arts & Education
- novelle.dickenson@hamptonu.edu
- 757-727-5400
Dr. Sherree Davis
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
School of Liberal Arts & Education
- sherree.davis@hamptonu.edu
- 757-727-5400