Harding University Admissions Viewbook

TABLE of CONTENTS Our Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Experiential Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 College of Arts & Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 College of Bible & Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 College of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 College of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 College of Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Center for Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Honors College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 University College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 International Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 New Student Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Majors, Degrees & Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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MISSION

Harding University is a Christ-centered community united by a bold mission: to provide a quality education that will lead to an understanding and philosophy of life consistent with Christian ideals. For nearly 100 years we have surrounded our remarkable students with compassion and care, developing and inspiring future leaders who are committed to making a difference.

The education you find here is shaped by purpose, offering far more than an excellent degree. Alongside students from across the U.S. and more than 50 nations and territories, you will invest in your future as you pursue your meaning and purpose at Harding. From our beautiful Arkansas campus to every corner of the world, you will seek and serve, build and refine, grow and create wherever God calls you.

WHEREVER YOU’RE FROM WHOEVER YOU ARE YOU CAN PURSUE YOUR MEANING & PURPOSE HERE

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hoosing a college is fundamentally one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. We are so honored that you are considering Harding as one of your options. This decision has life-shaping implications.

At Harding, we are absolutely committed to providing an exceptional collegiate experience.

We are fortunate to have students from all over the world. This transformative experience prepares you to be a world changer in a myriad of settings.

Harding is also a deeply relational university. We place a high premium on friendship, affirmation and community. College is a team sport. This supportive culture brings out the very best in all of us.

Most importantly, we aspire to help students develop an authentic faith in God — a faith that defines your purpose, strengthens your resolve, calms your anxiety, and inspires you to run toward broken humanity. Our graduates leave with a passion to restore the world to what God intended from the beginning.

As you search for the right fit for you, I encourage you to visit the campus. Our exceptional admissions team will provide you with a comprehensive look at Harding. Best wishes!

Dr. Mike Williams, president

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LEARNING

With more than 110 majors, 14 preprofessional programs and more than 40 graduate and professional programs taught by Christian faculty who care deeply for students, Harding will help you discover your purpose and find your calling. Our state-of-the-art facilities and a campus-wide commitment to hands-on learning means you can learn faster and achieve more as a scholar, steward and citizen of the world.

Whatever your area of study, Harding will take you far outside the classroom to put your knowledge into meaningful practice.

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Popular hands-on learning opportunities include:

Field observations at a biological research station and engineering competitive Baja vehicles Major-specific professional development trips to metropolitan areas like New York and Washington, D.C., and conferences like the Windrider Forum at the Sundance Film Festival Faculty-led international trips to study education in Scotland, art and design in Europe, business in London, and more

Our Faculty

JIM MILLER

Assistant Dean of Honors College and Associate Professor of Communication “The department of communication has taken students to New York City for more than a decade. We visit media professionals, connect with alumni in communications and tour places like NBC studios. Recently, other departments have joined us, providing more students with opportunities to see their future professions play out in the real world. Theatre students see Broadway shows and connect with producers and actors. Business students study finance on Wall Street. The English department has studied literature and visited museums, while future teachers study education in a major urban area.

It’s a powerful experience.

At Harding, we recognize that learning is not limited to a classroom in Searcy, Arkansas.

The world is our classroom, and the confidence students find through these experiences is invaluable.”

“Exploring New York City in small groups on our own gave us the confidence to go there and be successful in a major market like this.

That entire trip was a confidence booster for all of us. I know the skills I’ve been learning in Searcy will help me thrive in this kind of environment.”

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ARTS & HUMANITIES Sparking creative expression

The College of Arts and Humanities — seven departments with more than 40 majors and 35 minors — has been part of our story since the University’s beginning in 1924. Our mission is to train, nurture and equip graduates to be agile, decisive thinkers skilled in evaluation, reflection and problem-solving.

Any program of study within the humanities will help you establish a foundation and understanding of human perceptions and emotions. With art and design, you can illustrate through ideas and observations, animate innermost thoughts and bring the extraordinary to life.

Communication teaches you how to articulate thought, connecting the world with the individual and declaring who you are and what you might become. English, music and foreign language allow you to explore cultures through stories and song and communicate through many forms of expression. Learn about and find your place in history. These stories come to life with theatre, where you recount noble adventures and far-fetched dreams. The humanities spark notions and visions, write the text of life, and give voice to the heart. We all have a place in the humanities — come find yours!

Find more information at

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award-winning, student-run media. Visit thelink.harding.edu new minor in Women’s Studies

Our Students

LYDIA BLACK Hometown: Killgore, Texas Major: Acting, with an entrepreneurial management minor Why Harding? I wanted this to be a time when I would be challenged but not pushed beyond my boundaries. Harding’s department of theatre seemed like it had the best balance of good quality theatre while telling stories that actually matter and are honorable to God, including him in our personal lives. I attended Honors Symposium, and that amazing experience really sealed the deal for me.

Theatre and Business: I’ve always felt like I had to prove my intelligence, and being an acting major in the College of Business Administration, I felt a lot of pressure from myself to prove I have something to offer. But the professors were wonderful and intentionally vocalized that they saw my ability to manage people and think critically, and that grew my confidence so much. It can be easy to feel that I’m only good at one thing and that’s where I should stay because that’s what people expect of me. Dr. Jon Wood definitely challenged and pushed me, and the fact that he believed in me meant the world to me.

What’s next for you? As much as I feel alive when I’m acting or directing, I feel just as alive when I’m talking about business and how we can make something people are going to want to buy and what actually matters to the customers. So I’m going to be starting a coffee shop with my older brother in Longview, Texas. I’m excited to do something new!

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BIBLE & MINISTRY Building God’s kingdom

The College of Bible and Ministry has a unique role in interacting with every student on our campus. With 24 faculty members, six undergraduate majors, 11 minors and an accelerated program, there’s something for everyone in the McInteer Building. Our mission is to equip students to know, live and share God’s word and to understand, love and serve God’s world through and beyond their chosen vocations.

Harding’s programs will prepare you for preaching, family and children’s ministries, women’s ministries, scholarly research, missions and more. Study Scripture and learn how to apply it to your ministry and your dayto-day life. You have a special role in God’s kingdom — grow your faith and find your place here.

Find more information at

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educational centers that coordinate the various degree programs and many extracurricular opportunities

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artifacts of biblical significance housed in the Linda Byrd Smith Museum of Biblical Archaeology

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students each year who participate in Harding University Tahkodah, a simulated developingnation village environment

ACCOLADES for HARDING NO.

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2022 Best Value Colleges in Arkansas

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2022 Best Biblical Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

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2021 Best Value PR & Advertising School in the U.S.

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2022 RN Program in Arkansas

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2021 Best Value Education School in the US

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2022 Best Accounting School in the U.S.

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2022 Highest Paid Social Work Grads in Arkansas

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2021 Best Value Communication & Journalism School in the U.S.

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Preparing Christian leaders

In the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, you will learn more than business skills and ethics. Our mission is to prepare Christian professionals for lives of service. We value teamwork, structuring classes to incorporate presentations and encouraging student participation in business clubs, competition teams, service projects, seminars, international trips, career fairs and more.

The Center for Professional Excellence helps students and alumni connect with prospective employers in their search for internships and jobs. Whether it’s accounting, cybersecurity, finance, information systems, international business, management, marketing or sports analytics, your future as a world business leader is waiting for you here.

Find more information at

harding.edu/business

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B.A. in Sports Analytics B.A. in Cybersecurity-M.S. in Information Systems B.A. in Sports Analytics-M.S. in Information Systems BBA-MBA BBA-M.S. in Information Systems

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HARDING THEIS LARGEST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY WITHIN

A SIX HOUR DRIVE FROM SEARCY ranked

Harding is by The Princeton Review as a in the

Students come from across the U.S. and more than 50 countries and territories to attend Harding.

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Southeast in its 2022 by Region guide.

Best Colleges: Region in dorm quality among colleges nationwide, Niche.com

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Licensure exam rates in our health sciences programs include 100% pass rates for multiple years for nursing, family nurse practitioner, physician assistant, physical therapy and speech-language pathology.

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takes the opportunity to travel internationally through a short-term or long-term mission trip or one of Harding's study abroad programs.

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Each year, hundreds of students and faculty choose to participate in mission work through departmental trips, Spring Break Missions and Global Outreach summer mission trips.

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EDUCATION

Educating from the heart

In the Cannon-Clary College of Education, our mission is to prepare professionals for Christian service to children, families and communities. With programs in teacher preparation, graduate studies, and mental health and wellness, the College of Education equips educators who will teach and shape future generations.

Harding offers bachelor ’s, master ’s, educational specialist and doctoral degrees as well as a variety of endorsements and certificates to help you reach your professional goals. Our experienced faculty provides quality instruction and mentorship to help you navigate today’s educational challenges and provide hope to so many.

The College of Education strives to be your professional partner for life.

Find more information at

harding.edu/education

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Our Alumni

RYAN WALTERS (’10) Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Education

Ryan Walters serves as Oklahoma Secretary of Education and Executive Director of Every Kid Counts Oklahoma, an organization launched in 2020 to empower teachers, parents and community leaders to improve the education system.

He has always been passionate about history. “I love the stories and the people,” he said. “The better I understand human nature, the better I understand life and how to make decisions, the better I understand God because we are all made in his image.” At Harding, he was nurtured by faculty mentors in the department of history and political science as well as in the College of Education.

After graduation, he taught high school history for eight years at McAlester High School in his hometown. In 2016 he was selected as an Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Finalist. A champion of education, he seeks to provide resources and support for students as they develop their unique, God-given talents to improve the lives of those around them.

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SCIENCES

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semesters (or fewer) of faculty-mentored research to earn the undergraduate research certificate

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B.A. in Chemistry B.A. in Human Biology B.S.-M.S. in Applied Dietetics Practice B.S. in Psychology-M.S. in Professional Counseling

$900K awarded for studentinvolved research grants

Study your passion

In the College of Sciences, we believe in the pursuit of sound knowledge and establishing a foundation to enhance growth in critical thinking, scientific inquiry and Christian service. With eight departments and more than 40 majors and 20 minors to choose from, the College of Sciences is teeming with opportunity. Find your place discovering more about behavioral sciences, biology, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, engineering and physics, family and consumer sciences, kinesiology, and mathematics.

Create your own clothing line through the apparel merchandising program or your own video game through computer science. Use your technical skills to design, build and compete in robotics tournaments with engineering or grab your work boots and head out to the Gilliam Biological Research Station to study animal behavior. We’re a diverse group of thinkers in the College of Sciences, and we know there’s a place for you.

Find more information at

harding.edu/sciences

Our Students

HALLE MILLER Hometown: Murphy, Texas Major: Psychology Halle Miller’s work in the Beyond Professional Identity research lab with Dr. James Huff has given her the opportunity to learn qualitative research from an expert, an experience she did not expect would be possible at the undergraduate level. Her research focuses on social connectedness among African American female students at a Christian university.

“Hands-on learning helps me to make mistakes in a safe environment where I can learn from them now and do better in the future,” she said.

Additionally, Halle’s participation in the Honors College helps her connect psychology to other courses, expanding her knowledge in topics that interest her. Advice from professors, a psychiatric internship and various leadership roles have prepared her well to pursue graduate programs.

As a leader in the Black Student Association, Halle has helped provide a home for students of color. “It is important to have a place for students who may not always feel like they belong and to add another perspective to the conversations happening on campus. Harding is very community oriented. …

I encourage you to look for opportunities to get involved in something that may be outside of your comfort zone.”

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HEALTH SCIENCES Caring • Committed • Connected

Three colleges — Allied Health, Nursing and Pharmacy — make up the Center for Health Sciences. If you’re looking for a career in speech-language pathology, exercise science, nursing, pharmacy or another segment of the health care field, this is the place to pursue it.

Harding’s Center for Health Sciences programs are well known for their academic rigor, exceptional licensing exam pass rates and job placement rates — reflecting a commitment to faith-filled excellence. These programs are made up of classroom lecture, hands-on simulation, interprofessional collaboration, community service opportunities, clinical rotation, test preparation and an unmatched commitment to professional standards.

No matter what area of health care you’re looking to pursue, Harding’s faculty and staff will help you set and achieve your academic, spiritual and professional goals, getting you one step closer to fulfilling your calling.

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B.S. in Exercise ScienceDoctor of Physical Therapy B.S. in Health Studies-MSN Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing B.S.-M.S. in Strength & Conditioning B.S. in Nursing (Harding Online)

job placement rate of pharmacy students within six months of graduation

Carr College of Nursing Carr College of Nursing strives to develop nurses as Christian servants. Close faculty-student relationships, a variety of clinical and simulation experiences, and an emphasis on a servant-leadership lifestyle are just a few of the components that make Harding’s nursing graduates sought-after nationwide. Programs include both traditional and accelerated bachelor’s degrees as well as Master of Science in nursing early-entry and family nurse practitioner tracks.

Find more information at

harding.edu/nursing

College of Allied Health

College of Pharmacy

Communication sciences and disorders and exercise and sport sciences make up the undergraduate offerings in the College of Allied Health, with graduate programs in cardiac function and interventional technology, strength and conditioning, physician assistant studies, speech-language pathology and physical therapy.

Develop leadership skills and gain clinical experience that equip you to change lives.

From classroom instruction to practicum experiences, our College of Pharmacy will prepare you with the right balance of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to thrive as a pharmacist and help those in need. We train pharmacists to be patient advocates, promoting a service-minded attitude and a strong commitment to ethics, accuracy and quality care. Qualified students have the opportunity to receive a scholarship and join our fast track through the Guaranteed Seat Program.

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Our Alumni

ASHLEY FINCHER (’16) Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Having spent most of my childhood in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, I thought that I would begin my nursing career there. However, an encounter with Mayo Clinic representatives changed the course of my life, which I believe was a blessing from God. I have been able to make connections with other Harding alumni while working here, and our game nights are a great way to decompress after a group of hard shifts. I truly believe this is the place I was meant to begin my nursing career.

I am a registered nurse in the cardiovascular surgical progressive care unit, providing care to young children and adults, and I am certified to care for patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices. I also am involved in the education of new nurses, serving as preceptor, teaching a pediatric class and helping with yearly staff competencies.

Harding’s nursing program emphasizes how to think critically and provide the best care for our patients and how to see the patient as a whole person and not just a disease or illness. The hands-on instruction we received proved to be an invaluable foundation for my initial training at Mayo Clinic. I will be forever grateful for how well Harding’s nursing program prepared me both academically and spiritually to successfully launch my career.

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COLLEGE

Equipping leaders for action

The Honors College provides opportunities for exceptional students to grow in leadership, service and academic excellence. The college is committed to building a stimulating undergraduate experience that enhances the academic profile of students as they pursue opportunities after Harding.

Students can graduate with honors distinction by earning credits in honors courses, fulfilling honors contracts and completing an honors thesis or capstone project. Honors classes fulfill requirements in the liberal arts curriculum and feature smaller enrollments with a discussion-based approach to learning. Honors contracts allow students to individualize their education by designing alternate assignments in discipline-specific courses with the oversight of a faculty mentor.

The Honors College offers students opportunities to study abroad, participate in regional and national honors academic conferences, and participate in the Honors Student Association, which advocates for honors students and plans activities designed to enhance students’ undergraduate experience while building community within the college.

Find more information at

harding.edu/honors

“The Honors College was the perfect space to explore my interests while creating authentic, scholarly work and contributing to existing research in a number of fields. I took what I learned to a press internship on Capitol Hill, which guided my thesis research during my senior year.”

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COLLEGE

Helping students find their paths

The University College serves the entire student body with a wide variety of support services and academic programs including academic tutoring and skills coaching as well as advising for students who are exploring majors and careers that best fit their individual interests and strengths.

The Career Center, also housed within University College, offers a wide array of services including resume writing, interviewing and other skills associated with the job search process including job fairs and graduate school/professional program fairs.

Academic programs include the interdisciplinary studies major, which provides an avenue for students to craft their own degree to meet their individual academic and professional goals. The college also

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provides foundation courses and advising that give special assistance to students needing additional preparation for the mathematics and English liberal arts requirements.

Additional programs offered within University College include English as a second language and two federally funded programs for underrepresented students: Upward Bound — which helps prepare high school students for college — and the McNair Scholars Program — which helps prepare Harding students for graduate studies.

Find more information at

harding.edu/uc

Our Faculty

HEATH CARPENTER Assistant Professor of English and Director of Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary studies is a major for students who are looking for a specific course of study for which Harding has the ingredients but not the exact degree plan. We consider your goals, the profession you’re interested in and graduate programs you may be working toward and connect you to faculty mentors across campus.

Out of that process, we choose courses offered in various departments to form a unique, purposedriven plan just for you.

For example, Morgan Proffitt-Davis, former Student Association president, is now studying at Princeton Theological Seminary. She wanted a degree in theology, so we chose Bible classes in ethics and philosophy, paired with English and history classes, to make the perfect degree plan for her to get into that graduate program.

Students are entering a dynamic, ever-changing job force. By the time our freshmen are seniors, entirely new jobs or fields may exist, and some may even create their own jobs. I encourage students to think about being prepared with a certain skill set, ready to apply their unique talents, interests, strengths and values to a variety of contexts in which they might flourish and thrive.

If you can communicate, collaborate, and think creatively and critically, you will be successful in many different environments. Harding will help you get there.

CAREER CENTER

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

We focus on a career building process that emphasizes career and major exploration. We utilize assessments such as TypeFocus, StrengthsFinder, and PathwayU to help students identify their strengths, values and meaning within the workplace.

The Academic Resource Center supports students academically, personally and emotionally. I have seen students grow in all areas of their college life when they have people and tools to help them.

– Jacob Farr, assistant director of career services

– Darla Phillips, director of academic resource services

Our job is to help students discover who they are and where they belong in the world of work and in God’s kingdom. We work to build stronger relationships within our campus as well as partnerships with employers inside and beyond our community to better serve our students.

Academic Coaching provides personalized, one-on-one sessions to help you improve your practices in a variety of academic areas, including time management, test anxiety and note taking. You can explore your learning style and discover study skills that work best for you.

– Lara Lauterbach, assistant director of career services We provide students with access to career planning and advising and information on employment and internship opportunities. Our mission is to enable our students and alumni to successfully identify and pursue their career goals. We offer guidance and resources to help discover career potential and how it relates to educational plans and accomplishments.

Services include assistance with resume writing a nd i n te r v i ew i ng, j o b f a i rs a nd g rad u a te a nd professional program fairs, and connecting students with potential employers.

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Tutoring can benefit everyone, whether you need some extra help with a complicated course or want a boost to keep your 4.0. Offered to every student at no additional cost, peer-to-peer tutoring provides opportunities to learn from others’ experiences and knowledge.

Supplemental Instruction targets difficult freshman and sophomore level courses through weekly study sessions led by students who have successfully completed the course. This is a chance to get together with people in your class to compare notes, discuss important concepts and develop strategies for studying the subject.

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DISABILITY SERVICES

DIVERSITY SERVICES

“We don’t want anyone to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable in our office. It is about educational access. We have to talk about their disabilities, but then we’re moving on to what accommodations are reasonable for them and how we can remove barriers and level the playing field.”

“As Harding continues to gain momentum in the quest to form a more equitable culture, I am encouraged to work daily to make this a reality. … I love that the University is committed to creating a culture where we acknowledge and honor the successes and failures of our past in an effort to redefine our future, and I am confident that one day soon we will have many more stories to share with our Harding family.”

– Bridget Smith, director of disability services and educational access Students with documented learning, physical or psychological disabilities are eligible for reasonable accommodations in the classroom or for testing.

Students with chronic illnesses or temporary medical needs that pose a barrier to class attendance will receive accommodations that allow them to continue in a course as long as it does not alter the fundamental nature of the learning objectives. Each student has specific strengths and weaknesses, and the Office of Disability Services and Educational Access is committed to being a place where students feel encouraged and empowered to meet their full potential. Our mission is to serve these students and ensure they have equitable access to academics and campus life at Harding.

– Tiffany Byers, director of diversity services Harding University is committed to being a diverse community that demonstrates a Christ-like understanding of and respect for all people, modeling and practicing the reconciliation made possible by the Gospel of Christ. We strive to recruit and retain a diverse student body by maintaining a culture that values diversity and respects differences. It is our goal to support and enhance the Harding experience for our students of color and those from other countries and cultures through mentorship, specialized resources and campus organization like the Multicultural Student Action Committee, Black Student Association, and Chinese Students and Scholars Association.

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STUDENT LIFE Life beyond the classroom

Clubs and Organizations

As a Harding University graduate, you will be equipped to make a difference in your community and beyond.

Our varied backgrounds, ethnicities, traditions and perspectives make the Harding community a better place, offering boundless opportunities to experience and demonstrate the love of Christ.

Our vibrant, active community is ready to welcome you in more than 150 clubs and organizations, including 28 social clubs. Social clubs — our version of fraternities and sororities — date back to Harding’s start in 1924 and provide a great opportunity to have fun, make lifelong friends and serve others.

Harding hosts all sorts of low-to-no-cost events for your enjoyment. Recent concerts include Ben Rector, The Band CAMINO, COIN, Judah & the Lion and Tori Kelly.

The American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series hosts speakers such as Former First Lady Laura Bush, two-time national champion Tim Tebow, NASA scientist Christine Darden and Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges, among other leaders in business, government and American history.

Community Activities

Residential Campus Harding’s campus feels like home — because for most students, it is. From residence halls to the classroom, “community” isn’t just a word at Harding — it’s how we live.

Searcy’s vibrant downtown is a great place for students to explore local restaurants and businesses. Catch a movie at the historic Rialto Theatre; stroll through Art Alley; practice yoga at Nooma studios; take classes in woodworking or arts & crafts; or attend a Beats & Eats event on the square. You can get involved with local churches and nonprofit organizations to make a difference right here in our town. A short drive to Little Rock expands your options with entertainment, sports, arts, dining and shopping in Arkansas’ capital city.

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SPENCER STRASSER Hometown: Ormond Beach, Florida Major: Accounting Why did you decide to join a social club? I decided to join a club freshman year to meet people I may not have had the chance to interact with — people with different interests and points of view. I also wanted to find a community that enjoyed similar activities, like fishing and camping. More importantly, I wanted a group that would encourage me to grow spiritually.

What are your favorite social club activities? Sports are a good way to see friends and stay active.

From water polo to basketball, there’s always something to do. Biweekly meetings and devotionals are also great to stay in touch with how the members of the club are truly doing.

How does being in a club help create relationships?

Beta Omega Chi is a medium-sized club, and one of the things we do best is making intentional relationships. I always feel comfortable enough with any member that I could start a genuine conversation or share concerns. Sponsors have been not only great role models but true friends I can joke with and enjoy their wisdom. Through club week and Spring Sing I was able to meet many members from other clubs and make friendships that will last beyond my senior year.

These relationships may be what I cherish most.

INTERNATIONAL

A Global Perspective

Missional Mindset

Harding University’s International Programs offer unique opportunities for study and worldwide travel. Historical sites; foreign languages; amazing architecture, music, art, theatre — you will encounter it all. And the relationships formed along the way with fellow students, faculty and locals build memories that will last a lifetime. Six semester-long study abroad locations include Florence, Italy; London, England; Australasia; Athens, Greece; Arequipa, Peru; and Namwianga Mission, Zambia.

Mission trips and medical mission opportunities are plentiful at Harding. We equip and empower students to readily take the light of the Gospel into the world to achieve Christ-centered goals. Whether it’s a trip down the street to our neighbors or halfway across the world, a couple of hours away or a trip for several months, we put the whole of our hearts and energy into accomplishing our purpose and mission to serve others.

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OPPORTUNITIES Global Outreach

Spring Break Missions

This program allows students interested in mission work to experience sharing Christ in a different culture by spending two to six weeks teaching English, conducting vacation Bible schools, working with and encouraging churches in the area, painting murals and more. Global Outreach facilitates these trips with hope that God will spark students’ hearts with a desire to become missionaries or missionary supporters in the future.

Take advantage of a student-led, short-term mission trip by participating in Spring Break Missions. Choose from a number of domestic and international locations to serve alongside fellow students for a week. These trips are a great way for students to contribute to global evangelism by sharing the love of Christ.

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Global Outreach locations for summer 2022

Departmental Mission Trips Some international and domestic service opportunities are tailored for specific majors, including nursing, communication sciences and disorders, pharmacy, physical therapy, exercise and sport sciences, Bible and more. Harding strives to equip people in every discipline with the courage and confidence to make a global impact.

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Intramurals

Athletics at Harding embraces three ideas: healthy competition, teamwork and overall wellness. Whether you play on an NCAA team, participate in intramurals or work out regularly, you will find opportunities to excel athletically. Wholesome recreation contributes not only to physical wellness but also mental and social wellness.

You don’t have to be a star athlete to play a good game. Team up with friends — old and new — and join the competition with our intramural or club athletic teams to play flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and more. Additionally, travel club sports give you the opportunity to compete against teams from other institutions in disc golf, esports, fishing, flag football, pickleball, soccer, swimming, ultimate frisbee and volleyball.

NCAA Athletics Harding offers 18 NCAA Division II sports for men and women, with more than 400 student-athletes competing at the collegiate level. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and both indoor and outdoor track & field. Women’s sports include basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, both indoor and outdoor track & field, and volleyball.

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Fitness and Recreation Our world-class Ganus Activities Complex includes an indoor swimming pool, racquetball courts, a two-level weight and equipment space, a group exercise room, an indoor walking track and more. Outdoor facilities include a track, jogging trail, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball nets, disc golf and a free-play field.

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BISON BOUND

Our summer orientation program provides opportunities to build or review your class schedule for the fall semester, meet faculty and staff who will help you make decisions about your college career and be prepared for your first day of class, and preview campus life to find out what to expect as you begin your Harding experience. Parents will attend their own informational sessions designed to help them better understand life at Harding.

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STAMPEDE

The second tier of the orientation process for incoming freshman and transfer students is scheduled for the weekend leading up to the first day of classes in the fall semester. This program is jam-packed with fun activities and entertainment. Approximately 200 upperclassmen will be there to answer all of your questions, help you get oriented to Harding University and make sure you have a great time!

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FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE

This program is designed to help engage and connect students with the people, programs and resources necessary to lay a strong foundation on which to build and grow. Making key connections early in your academic career is critical to a successful transition to college. Retreats, tailgates, the organization fair and so much more will help you meet your classmates and find the place where you fit in the Harding community.

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Retreats Tailgates Organization Fair Peer Guide Program

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AFFORDABILITY Value for a lifetime At Harding, we offer distinctive value in higher education, beginning with challenging academics taught from a Christian perspective. Here, you will benefit and grow from accomplished faculty focused on providing invigorating classroom experiences and spiritual guidance, a diverse student body, small class sizes, technologically-advanced facilities, life-changing extracurricular experiences and access to real-world training and internships in leading industries. You will leave well-prepared for success in any field or discipline.

Investing in a quality Christian higher education is one of the most important decisions you can make and is a financial partnership between Harding University, you as a student and your family. Harding offers a variety of assistance programs to help bridge the gap between the cost of attendance and your family’s financial resources. Working together with our professional staff, we want to help you fund and achieve your educational goals. Most importantly, we want you to start the next phase of your life encouraged, with a renewed sense of responsibility to God, family, friends and community.

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FINANCIAL AID

The decision to invest in a high-quality Christian education is one of the most important decisions students and families will make — and at Harding, we believe it will last for eternity. We are committed to providing an affordable private education for all students from a wide range of economic backgrounds.

Harding is ranked a “Best College for the Money” by Money magazine and College Factual.

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2022 Best Value Colleges in Arkansas

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Average cost of textbooks per course in the 2021-22 school year

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PURSUE YOUR MEANING Majors, Degrees & Programs Undergraduate Accounting Acting Advertising American Studies Apparel Merchandising Applied Spanish (Second major only) Art Art (Teacher licensure) Bible & Family Ministry Bible & Ministry Bible & Missions Bible & Preaching Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biochemistry Biology Biology (Teacher licensure) Biomedical Engineering Chemistry Chemistry (Teacher licensure) Child Development Child Life Civil Engineering Cognitive Neuroscience Communication Sciences & Disorders (Clinical) Communication Sciences & Disorders (Non-clinical) Communication Studies Community Engagement Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Science Criminal Justice Cybersecurity Data Science Drama/Speech (Teacher licensure) Early Childhood/Special Education Integrated Education Studies (Non-licensure) Electrical Engineering Elementary Education K-6

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English/Language Arts/Social Sciences 4-8 Math/Science 4-8 Science/Social Sciences 4-8 Social Sciences/Math 4-8 Missions (Second major only) Molecular & Cellular Biology Multimedia Journalism Music Education: Instrumental (Teacher licensure) Music Education: Vocal (Teacher licensure) Music Nursing Nursing (Accelerated second degree only) Nutrition & Food Management Physics Piano Performance Political Science Preprofessional Health Science Psychology Public Administration Public Relations Social Science Social Science (Teacher licensure) Social Work Software Development Spanish Spanish (Teacher licensure) Special Education K-12 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Sports Analytics Sport & Recreation Management Theatre Design/Production Theatre Theatre 7-12 (Teacher licensure) Visual Arts Studio Vocal Performance

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Preprofessional Programs Preagriculture Preallied Health Preathletic Training Predentistry Prelaw Prelibrary Science Premedicine Prenursing Preoccupational Therapy Preoptometry Prepharmacy Prephysical Therapy Prephysician Assistant Preveterinary Medicine

Master’s Degrees Master of Arts Bible (New Testament or Old Testament) Theology (Historical or Systematic) Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Master of Arts: Excellence in Teaching Master of Arts in History Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Master of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood/Special Education

Integrated : Birth-K Elementary Middle Level Secondary Special Education K-12 Master of Business Administration Master of Divinity Master of Education Curriculum & Instruction, Leadership, Special Education Administration Reading w/Dyslexia Endorsement Special Education K-12 Master of Science in Applied Dietetics Practice Master of Science in Cardiac Function and Interventional Technology

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master of Science in Education Master of Science in Information Systems Master of Science in Kinesiology and Sport Administration Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (Second MSN track available) Master of Science in Nursing Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Master of Science in Professional School Counseling Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning Master of Science in Student Affairs

Educational Specialist Degrees Clinical Mental Health Counseling Educational Leadership Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy Professional School Counseling

Doctoral Degrees Ministry (D. Min.) Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)

College of Business Administration College of Sciences

B.A. in History-M.A. in History B.A. in Social Science-M.A. in History B.A. in Sports Analytics-M.S. in Information Systems BBA-MBA BBA-M.S. in Information Systems B.S.-M.S. in Applied Dietetics Practice B.S. in Exercise Science-Doctor of Physical Therapy B.S. in Psychology-M.S. in Professional Counseling B.S.-M.S. in Strength & Conditioning B.S. in Health Studies-MSN Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing B.S. in Health Sciences B.S. in Nursing Guaranteed Seat Program in Pharmacy Pharm.D.-MBA Pharm.D.-M.S. in Information Systems

Graduate Certificates Counseling Skills Data Analytics Entrepreneurship Executive and Workplace Coaching Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-MSN only) Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Information Assurance and Security Learning and Development Principled Leadership Project Management Spiritual Leadership

Accelerated/Dual Degrees & Programs B.A. in American Studies-M.A. in History B.A. in Architectural Studies-Master of Architecture B.A. in Bible & Divinity-Master of Divinity B.A. in CSD-M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology B.A. in Cybersecurity-M.S. in Information Systems

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