Hardin-Simmons University Accreditations

Hardin-Simmons University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Hardin-Simmons University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Hardin-Simmons University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Additionally, the institution and certain of its programs are accredited by:

  • Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • Association of Theological Schools
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council on Academic Accreditation – Audiology – Speech-Language Pathology
  • Council on Social Work Education
  • National Association of Schools of Music
  • Texas Board of Nursing
  • State Board for Educator Certification

Memberships

The university holds a number of memberships with the following professional organizations.

  • Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education
  • American Mathematical Society
  • Association of Southern Baptist Colleges and Schools
  • Association of Texas Colleges and Universities
  • Association for Theatre in Higher Education
  • Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
  • Mathematical Association of America
  • National Academy of Paraprofessional Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • National Association for Foreign Student Affairs
  • Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
  • Texas Association of Schools of Art

Alumnae of the University are Approved for Membership in

  • American Association of University Women