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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION
AND DEGREES
ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION
The Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts offers a wide
variety of majors and minors and provides most of the
instruction required by the foundational curriculum which is an
integral part of all degree programs. The professional schools
offer specialized training in their respective fields and provide
a clearly focused program for students preparing for those
fields. The Graduate School coordinates and supervises the
work of those students seeking master or doctoral degrees.
COLLEGE DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS
The academic programs of Hardin-Simmons University are
developed and implemented through an academic
organization consisting of the following major units:
Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts
Communication
Criminal Justice
English
Foreign Language
Geography
History
Honors
Humanities
Leadership Studies
Legal Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology and Counseling
Social Work
Sociology
Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry and Physics
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Geological and Environmental Sciences
Mathematics
Kelley College of Business
Accounting
Banking and Financial Services
Business Administration
Computer Science
Economics
Finance
Information Systems
Management
Marketing
Non-Profit Management
Public Administration
College of Human Sciences and Educational Studies
Human Services Administration
Teacher Education
Kinesiology, Health, and Recreation
College of Fine Arts
Art
Music
Music Education
Music History and Literature
Music Performance
Music Theory and Composition
Worship Music
Theatre
Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing
Nursing
Nursing RN to BSN
Logsdon School of Theology
Biblical Studies
Hebrew and Greek
Ethics
Historical/ Theological Studies
Religion
Ministry
Missions
Graduate School
DEGREES OFFERED
HSU offers work leading to the following undergraduate
degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Behavioral Science,
Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Fine Arts,
Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science
in Human Sciences, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Work is also offered which leads to the following graduate
degrees: Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration,
Master of Divinity, Master of Education, Master of Music,
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Master of Science in
Nursing, Master of Science, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of
Physical Therapy, and Doctor of Education. For descriptions
of the graduate degrees see the Graduate Catalog.
STUDENTS ELECTING A DEGREE WITH THE OBJECTIVE
OF EARNING TEACHER PREPARATION IN THE STATE OF
TEXAS SHOULD REFER TO THE IRVIN SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION SECTION OF THIS CATALOG FOR STATE
REQUIREMENTS.
NOTES:
1. For specific major and minor requirements, a student
should refer to the departmental offerings.
2. The natural science requirement for students who major
or minor in science is determined by the faculty of the
department involved. If minoring in mathematics or one of the
sciences, a student should see the appropriate departmental
recommendations.
3. Some courses which are taken to fulfill the HSU
Foundational Curriculum requirements may also be counted
in corresponding majors or minors if the catalog requirements
allow the possibility of those courses. This double counting
arises when a student majors or minors in a core-related field.
At no time may a course be counted in three required fields.
Also, a course may not be counted both in the student’s major
and minor fields. The capability of counting a course in two
required areas does not decrease the graduation requirement
of attaining a minimum of 124 semester credits for the
bachelor’s degree.
4. Although students are encouraged to seek a broad
educational experience at HSU, the approval to earn double
majors is not automatic. Because the requirements for double
majors are complex, students should investigate major and
degree requirements early in their career at HSU, referring to
the appropriate school/college section of the current
Undergraduate Catalog. To pursue double majors, approval
from the major advisors and from the Registrar’s Office are
required using the Application for Declaring Degree. A double
major will typically require more than 124 semester credits. A
second major will replace a minor for programs which require
a minor.
5. Majors require a minimum of 30 credits. (Due to additional
foundational courses in the Logsdon School of Theology
and the School of Business, majors in those schools may
have a minimum of 24 credits.) Minors require a minimum of
18 credits.