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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
COLLEGE OF
HUMAN SCIENCES AND
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
Dean
Dr. Perry K. Haley Brown
College of Human Sciences and Educational Studies is home
to three divisions:
Department of Counseling and Human
Development (see graduate catalog)
Irvin School of Education
(see graduate catalog for graduate programs)
School of Kinesiology, Health, and Recreation
(see graduate catalog for graduate program).
Combined, the divisions offer undergraduate majors and
minors fields appropriate to the following bachelor’s degrees:
Bachelor of Arts
English Language Arts & Reading (Grades 7 – 12)
History (Grades 7 – 12)
Life Sciences Composite (Grades 7 – 12)
Art (Grades Early Childhood – 12)
Spanish (Early Childhood – 12)
Theatre (Early Childhood - 12)
Bachelor of Behavioral Science
Human Services Administration
English Language Arts & Reading (Grades 4 – 8)
English Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies
(Grades 4 – 8)
General Science (Grades 4 – 8)
Mathematics (Grades 4 – 8)
History (Grades 7 – 12)
Mathematics (Grades 7 – 12)
Social Studies Composite( Grades 7 -12)
Physical Education (Early Childhood – 12)
Theatre (Early Childhood – 12)
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Theatre (Early Childhood - 12)
Bachelor of Music
Music Education Choral (Early Childhood – 12)
Music Education Instrumental (Early Childhood-12)
Bachelor of Science
Life Sciences Composite (Grades 7 – 12)
Physical Sciences Composite (Grades 6 -12)
Science Composite (Grades 7 - 12)
Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences
Athletic Training
English Language Arts & Reading (Grades 7 – 12)
Exercise Science
Fitness, Recreation & Sports Management
Interdisciplinary Generalist (Early Childhood –
Grade 6)
Minors
Exercise Science
Coaching
THE DR. AND MRS. W. B. IRVIN
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Associate Dean
Dr. Renee Collins
325-670-1484
HSU BOX 16225
rcollins@hsutx.eduFACULTY
Perry K. Haley Brown, Ed.D., Professor of Education
Mary Christopher, Ph.D., Professor of Education
Renee Collins, Ph.D., Professor of Education
Emily Dean, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education
Raney Edmiston, Ed.D., Assistant Professor
Scott Hamm, Ed.D. Assistant Professor
Trube Miller, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
The school is named for William Buel Irvin and Ollie Camp Irvin
in recognition of their lifetime dedication to education, active
involvement in the history of Hardin-Simmons, significant
financial contributions to the University, and committed
Christian lives, which will continue to bring honor and respect to
Hardin-Simmons University.
HUMAN SERVICES ADMINSTRATION
The Human Services Administration interdisciplinary major
provides students skills requisite to seeking leadership or
specialist roles in adult services, pre-school and childcare
administration, gerontology, program management, or social
service. The major allows students with an interest in enhancing
the quality of life of individuals and families in need through
various agencies: non-profit, schools, health care centers, and
other state and community-based organizations.
Students are required to successfully complete 55 hours of
foundational curriculum classes, 36 hours of Human Service
Administration, and complete their chosen specialization track.
Specialization Tracks:
Preschool & Childcare
(21 hours)
This course of study provides students with the skills requisite
to seeking careers in the administration of early child-care
centers, both for-profit and non-profit; private and public pre-
kindergarten programs; Head Start; pre-schools; parent’s day
out programs; before and after school care; and centers for
children with special needs.
Adult Services
(18 hours)
This course of study provides students with the skills requisite
to seeking careers in the administration of a variety of human
service organizations that provide social services to diverse
client populations, including but not limited to non-profit
organizations, for-profit service providers with a social
mission, and government agencies.
Public Health
(18 hours)
This course of study provides students with the skills requisite
to seeking careers in the administration of five core disciplines
of population health management within public health
systems at the national, state, and community levels in the
United States. (Minor in Holland School of Sciences &
Mathematics)
(Program worksheet on next page)