Graduate & Professional Programs

College of Allied Health
- Master of Science in Athletic Training
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
- Doctor of Physical Therapy

College of Business Administration (Graduate School of Business)
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Information Systems

College of Education
Graduate Education Programs
- Master of Arts: Excellence in Teaching
- Master of Arts in Teaching with Licensure
- Master of Education
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership
- Master of Education in Reading
- Master of Education in Special Education K-12
- Master of Science in Education
- Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
- National Board Certification

Graduate Mental Health & Wellness Programs
- Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Master of Science in Professional School Counseling
- Master of Science/Educational Specialist in Professional Counseling: Clinical Mental Health

College of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing

College of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy

School of Theology (Memphis)
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
- Master of Divinity
- Doctor of Ministry

This handbook is prepared especially for our graduate and professional students. Upon registering, students agree to conform to the high expectations and policies set forth in this handbook. It is beneficial for the graduate/professional student to become familiar with the information contained within this handbook.

Graduate/Professional Student Handbook pdf

A complete description of the Graduate Assistant Program, including links to all forms, can be found in the Handbook on Graduate Assistants pdf.  The forms are also available below:

GA Application pdf

GA Contract pdf

College or Department Level Graduate Assistant Positions: There are some graduate assistant positions available directly from certain colleges or departments. These are specific to the sponsoring college or department, which handles both the eligibility criteria and the funding. For information regarding this sort of GA position, please contact the specific college or department of interest.

Graduate assistants have long been an integral part of university life and serve a dual purpose: the University benefits from the work of a budding professional, and the participating student benefits from a real-life experience related to his or her area of study, as well as receiving a scholarship and stipend. 

Working together, we can ensure that Harding’s Graduate Assistant Program provides mutual benefits both to recipient students and to the university at large.

Graduate and Professional students at Harding have 24/7 access to more than 120 online databases, many containing full text journal access. In addition, Brackett Library offers Interlibrary Loan services to assist students in borrowing books and obtaining copies of articles that we do not own. The library also participates in ARKLink, a statewide program that allows Harding students to borrow materials directly from participating institutions. Please consult the library's web page for more information about services and other resources Brackett Library offers.

Harding University offers an application fee waiver for McNair Scholars wishing to apply to its graduate and professional programs. Applicants must submit an approved form (PDF) signed by their McNair Director (or designate) signifying that they are McNair Scholars in good standing. For more information visit the McNair Program.

The Graduate/Professional Academic Affairs committee (GPAAC) is the policy making body for graduate and professional programs. The committee includes two faculty representatives and one student representative from each college along with ex officio members from the provost and registrar offices.