Harding announced several new postgraduate programs, some of which launching as early as fall 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among these new degree programs is a master\u2019s in architecture, which will begin in fall 2022, making Harding the only university among its Church of Christ sister schools that offers it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The coursework will have some overlap with two other degrees: interior architecture and engineering. The architecture material will involve construction and design with a heavier focus on the base and foundation rather than the interior. The engineering material will involve math and calculations, but it will not cover the concepts as extensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amy Cox, chair of the art department, has been involved with this plan since the early 2010s. After a long hold, the plan was revisited two years ago, and a committee brought the proposal to the board, who eventually approved it. A few smaller private schools that have an architecture degree were consulted on how to handle the addition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cArchitecture really is a profession in and of itself that is both art and design, as well as a technical side with the engineering,\u201d Cox said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
New degree programs have also been added via HU Online, which is run by vice president Keith Cronk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new online degrees include a Master\u2019s of Science in Information Systems, Master\u2019s of Arts in Organizational Leadership and an Advanced Bachelor\u2019s of Nursing. A Master\u2019s of Education in Christian Education is also in development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
HU Online is a new project that was started in late 2020 but began to gain traction in January 2021. The project is done through collaboration with University partners, including Grand Canyon Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn a sense, we are using partners to help boost enrollments in those degrees,\u201d Cronk said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A few other new degrees were also announced, including a master\u2019s in nutrition and dietetics, a master\u2019s in strength and conditioning. and a doctorate in occupational therapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These programs are accelerated programs \u2014 programs designed to have a student graduate sooner than expected with the same amount of experience. A commonality many of the accelerated programs share is taking advantage of intersession and summer courses. Provost Marty Spears said he is an advocate of accelerated courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI really want to emphasize the advantages of accelerated programs,\u201d Spears said. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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