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Hardin-Simmons University

Hardin-Simmons University
2200 Hickory Street
Abilene, TX 79698-0001

Official telephone: (325) 670-1000
Fax number: (325) 677-8351
Website: https://www.hsutx.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 65%
Student:Faculty ratio: 15:1
Total faculty: 109 men, 98 women
Full-time faculty: 61 men, 43 women
Part-time faculty: 48 men, 55 women
Graduation rate: 55% within six years

Hardin-Simmons University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Christian Studies
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • Communication, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Computer Science
  • Corrections
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Economics, General
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Medical Psychology
  • History Teacher Education
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Human Services, General
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Management Science
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Music Management
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Music, General
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Sciences, General
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Nursing Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Rhetoric and Composition
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Speech Teacher Education
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Stringed Instruments
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Voice and Opera
  • Worship Ministry
Diplomas

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
Doctorates

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Education, Other
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • Management Science
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Music Theory and Composition
  • Nursing Education
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • Physician Assistant
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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