Catalog

Freed-Hardeman University admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Freed-Hardeman does not discriminate on the basis of age, handicap, race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Except for certain exemptions and limitations provided for by law, the university, in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admissions, in employment, or in the educational programs and activities which it operates with federal aid. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to Dr. Samuel T. Jones, Freed-Hardeman University, or to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202.

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, Tennessee 38340-2399
(731) 989-6000

A Word About This Catalog

The catalog has been designed to provide you with clear, current, and useful information about Freed-Hardeman University. In it, you will learn about the university’s history and traditions, its distinctive commitments, and its programs and services.

You will learn from the catalog what you may expect of the university and what the university expects of you as a student. It tells how you may earn a degree and with what kind of regulations you must comply to remain in good standing. It is an authoritative reference for students, faculty, and administration, and no one may waive its requirements or regulations without a written request approved in writing by the appropriate administrative officer. Errors may, of course, be corrected. Oral advice or assurances which differ from the catalog should not be accepted or relied upon.

Provisions of this catalog are subject to change without notice and do not constitute an irrevocable contract between any student and the university. Regulations, courses, and programs of study may be added, modified, or discontinued to meet changing student and faculty interests, requirements of accreditation or certification agencies, or for other appropriate reasons. Announcements of changes will be made on campus or in university publications. More detail on student life and activities will be found in the student handbook. Each teacher has a faculty handbook, which he or she may use in answering questions about attendance policies, independent study, field study, etc. Further interpretation or information may be sought from a school dean or from the Vice President for Academics.

FHU Offers You…

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Social Work degree, including preprofessional studies leading to admission to professional schools such as law, medicine, nursing, and engineering. Master of Education, Master of Ministry, Master of Arts in New Testament, Master of Divinity, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Science in Counseling degrees are also offered.

BIBLE INSTRUCTION under qualified and experienced instructors through regular courses with credit applicable to degrees at Freed-Hardeman University and elsewhere.

CHARACTER AND CAREER EDUCATION with opportunities to implement and extend your classroom and laboratory learning through on-campus activities and off-campus field study.

DEVELOPMENT mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially through classes, intramural and intercollegiate athletics, daily chapel and devotionals, and a varied program of student activities.

EXCELLENCE as a goal for personal living as well as academic attainment, emphasized in standards of conduct, dress, language, and honesty accepted by faculty and students.

FRIENDLINESS for which the school is noted, expressed in the daily relationships of faculty and students and extended to visitors.

FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Its B.S. in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The university’s teacher education programs are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredits the university’s business programs.