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Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts
The Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts encompasses the departments of Criminal Justice, English, Psychology & Counseling, Social Work and Sociology, and History, Philosophy, & Political Science. Also included are the Forensic Studies, Spanish, and Writing programs, as well as HSU’s Institute for Leadership. The College also offers master’s degree programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Criminal Justice.
Our programs and courses are designed to provide a core liberal arts education to students of all majors across the university. Much of the Foundational Curriculum, which consists of courses required for every undergraduate degree, is provided through the College as is a variety of courses that serve to augment and expand the general educational experience of all HSU students. It is well-recognized that training with a liberal arts emphasis provides the critical thinking skills necessary for success in many career areas.
Many of our programs offer the opportunity for internships, foreign study, and other types of experiential learning.
Liberal Arts Degrees available through Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts
We provide a variety of undergraduate and graduate level degrees, in addition to teaching much of the Foundational Curriculum at Hardin-Simmons University.
Undergraduate Programs
- Criminal Justice Degree
- English Degree
- English Education Degree
- Forensic Studies Minor
- History Degree
- History Education Degree
- Philosophy Minor
- Political Science Minor
- Psychology Major
- Social Studies Education Degree
- Social Work & Psychology Degree
- Social Work Program
Graduate Programs
Featured Facts and Information
Criminal Justice
As a criminal justice major at HSU, you will have the opportunity to complete a 100-hour internship with a criminal justice agency to gain practical experience and supervised field training. Choose from multiple internship sites and gain experience at more than one agency.
English
While some HSU English majors become educators, others have pursued careers in fields such as public relations, marketing, publishing, and technology.
Our Vision
The faculty and staff members of the Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts at Hardin-Simmons University will provide the highest quality educational experience within an intimate, personalized university setting that focuses on developing students to both glorify God and demonstrate God’s love by thinking creatively, communicating clearly, reasoning critically, and leading effectively.
Meet your Faculty
Explore the profiles for the faculty of the Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts.
Social Work
An accredited, pre-professional program that includes a year-long, field experience as part of the degree requirements during the final year; prepares students for licensure as a bachelor social worker (LBSW) in the state of Texas).
