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HSU Online
We may be located in Abilene – but you don’t have to be! Students studying online receive the same dedicated level of education as those on campus. Whether you are home for the summer or around the world doing missionary work, our programs allow you to obtain your education, no matter your location.
- Fully online
- Affordable
- 7 graduate degrees and 2 undergraduate degrees
- Enroll Fall, Spring, & Summer
- Can finish Masters 12-24 months
- Can finish Doctorate 3.5-4 years
- All programs have accelerated track
Scroll down to view our programs and more information or Apply now to enroll in HSU Online.
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Online Programs
We started HSU Online a couple of years ago, and every year we expand the number of courses and fully-online degrees that we offer. Our online teaching and course development programs are some of the best in the country.
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Mission
Our mission is to enrich the HSU student, faculty, and spiritually-formative experience in online and technology-enhanced education.
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Faculty Resources
Quick access to the most requested resources for our professors who teach online programs.
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Student Resources
We provide links and information to help our online students succeed.
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Ron Hill's Story
- Master of Science in Kinesiology, Sport & Recreation
"I hope to make a difference in the lives of young athletes, just as Dr. Edwards made a difference in mine."
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HSU Online is Nationally Recognized for Quality
Our online teaching and course development programs are some of the best in the country. Both the HSU Department of Online Education and HSU faculty have received National awards for research, innovation, and best practices in online teaching and course development. The Department of Online Education supports faculty members by providing training in course design and pedagogy.
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Student Resources
Your success is our only objective, and HSU will provide you with resources and tools to make you as successful as possible.
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Faculty Resources
All professors must complete our Online Teacher Certification in order to teach online at HSU. We are committed to ensuring that our online students receive the same high-quality education that our campus students receive.
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NC-SARA
Hardin-Simmons University has been approved by the State of Texas to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of post-secondary distance education. HSU is also a participating member of the Southern Regional Education Board’s Electronic Campus.
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Online Learning Consortium
Hardin-Simmons is an institutional member of the Online Learning Consortium. OLC is a collaborative community of higher education leaders and innovators, dedicated to advancing quality digital teaching and learning experiences designed to reach and engage the modern learner – anyone, anywhere, anytime.