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HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY Graduate Catalog 2018-2019 Effective June 1, 2018 HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY Graduate Catalog 2018-2019 Effective June 1, 2018 ISSION TATEMENT M S The mission of Hardin-Simmons University is to be a community dedicated to providing excellence in education enlightened by Christian faith and values. CCREDITATION A 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. Additional Accreditations Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 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 Association of Theological Schools Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs Memberships Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education American Mathematical Society International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities Association of Texas Colleges and Universities Association for Theatre in Higher Education Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Council of Indy College Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Mathematical Association of America National Academy of Pre-professional Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders National Association for Foreign Student Affairs 1 Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Texas Association of Schools of Art Alumnae of the University are approved for Membership in the American Association of University Women Physician Assistant Education Association Hardin-Simmons University offers complete equality of opportunity to all qualified students without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, or handicap. Regulations regarding the release of student information are printed in the student handbook [Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P. L. 93-380) as amended (P. L. 93-568)]. This printed catalog is current as of the printing date. Any changes required subsequent to this printing will be displayed in the online catalog: http://www.hsutx.edu/offices/registrar/catalog/. This catalog is not an irrevocable contract. The university reserves the right to change, at any time and without prior notice, any provision or requirement, including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, charges, financial aid programs, refund policies, and academic programs. TUDENT ESPONSIBILITY S R The student is responsible for knowing the degree requirements and policies listed in this catalog. The student must be sure that all required documents, fees, and credentials are submitted by required deadlines to the Office of Graduate Studies. The student should consult this catalog, his/her graduate advisor, and the Office of Graduate Studies to ensure all degree requirements are being met. Office of Graduate Studies HSU Box 16210 Abilene, Texas 79698-6210 (325) 670-1298 Phone (888) 478-1222 Toll Free (325) 670-1564 FAX [email protected] 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT ......................................................................................................1 ACCREDITATION ...............................................................................................................1 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY ............................................................................................2 CONTENTS ...........................................................................................................................3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ...................................................................................................5 HISTORY OF HSU ...............................................................................................................8 GRADUATE STUDIES ........................................................................................................8 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE ...............................................................................................9 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................10 Payment of Accounts .............................................................................................................10 Tuition, Fees, and Other Expenses ........................................................................................11 Refund Policy.........................................................................................................................15 Bookstore ...............................................................................................................................16 Housing ..................................................................................................................................16 Financial Aid ......................................................................................................................... 17 Endowed Scholarships and Grants .........................................................................................18 HONORS AND AWARDS ................................................................................................... 21 HONOR FRATERNITIES AND SOCIETIES ...................................................................... 21 ADMISSION ......................................................................................................................... .22 Entrance Requirements ..........................................................................................................22 Application Process ...............................................................................................................22 International Students ............................................................................................................24 Professional Teacher Certification .........................................................................................25 Second Master’s Degree ........................................................................................................25 Admission Policy ...................................................................................................................25 Applicants with Disabilities ...................................................................................................26 Audits .....................................................................................................................................26 ACADEMIC POLICIES ........................................................................................................27 Course and Credit Requirements ...........................................................................................30 Credit Hour Policy and Procedure .........................................................................................30 DISTANCE EDUCATION. .................................................................................................. 31 COMPLETION ......................................................................................................................32 LIBRARY RESOURCES ......................................................................................................33 STUDENT SERVICES .........................................................................................................33 GRADUATE PROGRAMS...................................................................................................37 CYNTHIA ANN PARKER COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS .............................................38 English. ............................................................................................................................ 38 Clinical Counseling & Marriage and Family ................................................................... 45 History..............................................................................................................................54 KELLEY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ...................................................................................60 Master of Business Administration ....................................................................................60 Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship .......................................................................................63 3 Master of Business Administration in Sport Business .......................................................65 Master of Arts in Management ..........................................................................................67 Master of Science in Information Science .........................................................................69 COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATIONAL STUDIES ..........................78 Counseling and Human Development ...............................................................................80
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