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Hardin-Simmons University 2018-2019
HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY
Established 1891
Abilene, Texas
Telephone: (325) 670-1000
2018-2019
Hardin-Simmons University Catalog
Volume 126
Effective June 1, 2018
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ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION
• Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts
• Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics
• Kelley College of Business
•
College of Human Sciences and Educational Studies
• College of Fine Arts
• Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing
• Logsdon School of Theology
• Graduate School
Accreditations
Hardin-Simmons University is accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges to award Bachelor, Master and Doctoral
degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866
Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-
679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Hardin-
Simmons University.
Inquiries addressed to the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges should
relate only to the accreditation status of Hardin-Simmons
University, and not to general admission information. All
other inquiries about Hardin-Simmons University and its
programs should be addressed to the offices of the
University.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and
Programs
Association of Theological Schools
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training
Education
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Council on Social Work Education
National Association of Schools of Music
Texas Board of Nursing
State Board for Education Certification
Memberships
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Mathematical Society
Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for
Teacher Education
Association of Southern Baptist Colleges and Schools
Association of Texas Colleges and Universities
Association for Theatre in Higher Education
Consortium of Schools of Texas Teacher Education
Council of Academic Programs in Communication
Sciences and Disorders
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Mathematical Association of America
National Association for Foreign Student Affairs
National League of Nursing
Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Texas Association of Gifted and Talented
Texas Association of Schools of Art
Council of Independent Colleges
Alumnae of the University Are Approved for
Membership In
American Association of University Women
This catalog is an official publication of Hardin-Simmons
University. It is intended solely as a description of selected
programs and activities of the University and does not
constitute a contract between any party and the
University. Hardin-Simmons University retains the right to
terminate or change any of its policies, programs,
requirements, course offerings, class schedules, teacher
assignments, tuition, fees, and all aspects of its
educational and other programs at any time without prior
notice. It should be noted that this Catalog does not
contain all University rules, regulations and policies for
which a student is responsible, and students are advised
to refer to other University publications, such as the
Student Handbook, for additional information.
It is the student’s responsibility to know and comply with
catalog regulations governing admission, registration,
retention, withdrawal, degree plans, graduation
requirements, payment of tuition, etc.