The 12 academic departments at Freed-Hardeman University are grouped into six schools coordinated by Dr. W. Stephen Johnson, vice president for academic affairs. The School of Arts and Humanities helps to provide the liberal arts core as well as majors and minors. Academic programs prepare students for professions in areas such as psychology, social work, family and consumer sciences, merchandising and interiors, child and family studies, broadcasting, media arts, public relations, writing, art, music, theater, physical education, philosophy, and history. Bible is taught to all students.
Special emphasis is given to the preparation of preachers of the gospel.
Constant encouragement is provided for the carrying of the gospel to the world. A variety of programs are offered including a business administration degree with majors in agribusiness, finance, human resource management, management, management accounting, marketing and public accounting, and a minor in business administration for students majoring in other departments. This professional business training is provided in an environment which reinforces Christian conduct and provides a broad educational background in the liberal arts. The School of Education is primarily engaged in the professional preparation of elementary and secondary education teachers. Graduates who complete teacher education requirements are prepared to teach in both private and public schools.