The Dr. and Mrs. David “Scotty” Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics

Interim Dean

Dr. Kenny Stephens

The school is named for David and Jacque Holland of Houston, long-time friends and benefactors of Hardin-Simmons University. Dr. Holland, a noted geologist, attended Hardin-Simmons University and in 1999, he established the Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics through a generous endowment. The school offers courses and programs of study designed to provide a strong foundation of scientific education and research in several fields encompassing undergraduate, graduate, and professional training. The university foundational curriculum requirements in science can be achieved through a variety of offerings in astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, mathematics, physical science, physics and science education. The Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics offers undergraduate majors and minors in biochemistry and molecular biology, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, mathematics, physics and public health. The school offers specialized training in a variety of pre-professional programs and in specific major and minor fields appropriate to the following bachelor’s degrees:

Bachelor of Arts

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics

Bachelor of Behavioral Science

Mathematics Education

Bachelor of Science

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

For specific requirements leading to these undergraduate degrees, please refer to the Academic Organization and Degrees section of this catalog and to each department within the Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics. For specific course requirements related to science teaching fields, please refer to the Irvin School of Education section of this catalog.

Minors are offered in Biology, Human Anatomical Science, Public Health, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, and Physics.