Students completing a designated four-year program are awarded the appropriate bachelor of arts, bachelor of music, or bachelor of science, degree. Students completing a designated two-year program are awarded the associate of science degree. Concentrations are available within some majors to allow students to specialize in an area of interest.

The master of arts in Christian ministries degrees in the fields of pastoral ministry, educational ministry, counseling ministries and youth ministry are offered at the graduate level. The graduate school also offers a diploma in pastoral leadership.

Bachelor of Science in Science Degrees

Organizational Management

For students completing a general liberal arts program, the bachelor of arts degree is offered in fourteen major fields of study. These include majors in Bible and religion, biology, chemistry, communication, educational ministries, English, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, psychology, sociology, theatre arts, and visual arts.

The bachelor of music degree is a professional degree offered to students majoring in music with concentrations in performance, music education or music composition.

The bachelor of science degree is offered to students who complete a designated program in one of nine professional preparation fields including business, computer science, education, educational ministries, environmental science, exercise science, music, physical education, and recreation.

The bachelor of science degree in business is granted to students who complete a core program in business with a concentration in accounting, economics, education, entrepreneurial small business management, management, or not-for-profit business, and to students who complete a designated program in organizational management.

The bachelor of science degree in computer science is offered to students who complete a designated program of professional preparation.

For the bachelor of science degree in education, students who are preparing to teach must complete a teacher licensing program and a college major. Majors or licensing fields include elementary education (primary and intermediate grades generalist), middle grades (with a content area concentration in language arts, mathematics, social studies, or science), secondary education with licensing in biology, business education; chemistry; English-language arts; mathematics; music all-grade concentrations (leading to a MusB) in choral and instrumental; physical education (all-grade or grades six to twelve); social studies with content areas in economics, geographical perspectives, government and citizenship, historical perspectives, psychology, and sociology; and visual arts (all-grade or grades six to twelve). A visual arts elementary program (grades kindergarten through five) is also available. The requirements for completion of the college major and licensing program are outlined in the individual departments. Professional education course requirements for each level are outlined in the Department of Education section of the catalog. Students who wish to prepare for education related occupations other than teaching may do so by substituting designated courses for those in the licensing program and completing a major in education.

The bachelor of science degree in educational ministries is available to those who desire professional preparation in the field of educational ministries. The educational ministries major with a concentration in family and children’s ministries and the major in missions are available for students preparing for leadership positions in church and parachurch organizations, and a program in youth ministries is available for students preparing for youth-related professions.

The bachelor of science degree in environmental science is granted to students who complete a core program in environmental science and a concentration in either laboratory science or public policy.

The bachelor of science degree in exercise science is available to students seeking professional preparation in exercise science. Pre-professional and personal and community fitness concentrations are offered.

The bachelor of science degree in music is available to those who complete the designated requirements for the program in music business.

The bachelor of science degree in physical education is offered to students who complete the prescribed courses for the programs in secondary or all-grade teacher education. Athletic training emphasis preparing students to sit for the National Athletic Trainers Association certification examination is available.

The bachelor of science degree in recreation is awarded to students who complete the designated program of professional preparation. Emphases in outdoor recreation, therapeutic recreation, and community and commercial recreation are available.

The bachelor of science in science degree is offered to students who complete a designated program of professional preparation in biology, chemistry, or mathematics.

Students who are interested in preparing for such professions as theology, law, medicine, dentistry, engineering, journalism, and library science are encouraged to consider taking part or all of their liberal arts preparation at Huntington. In many cases such professional schools prefer that students complete a liberal arts degree prior to admission. In other instances, a year or two of work at Huntington may be most advantageous.

The student should consult the graduate or professional school catalog of interest in planning his or her undergraduate program.

Students preparing to enter law school will find that acceptance depends upon college grades, scores on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), and references supplied by professors and others. Law schools emphasize the importance of a liberal arts education.

Undergraduate courses should be selected from those that emphasize comprehension, expression, and logical thinking. A critical understanding of our societal institutions and the values with which the law deals in such relations with these institutions is also important. Courses recommended include economics, English, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and speech communication.

Students wishing to enter one of the engineering professions should contact the university engineering schools of interest to learn specific course requirements. Among the member colleges of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, engineering programs are offered at Calvin, Cedarville, Dordt, Geneva, John Brown, LeTourneau, Messiah, Olivet, and Seattle Pacific.

Depending on the university and the particular engineering field, it is usually possible to complete one to two years of liberal arts courses at Huntington, including foundational courses in the physical sciences and mathematics, as well as the humanities and social sciences. CCCU engineering programs recommend a year of chemistry and physics, three semesters of calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, statistics, numerical methods, computer science languages, English composition and literature, Bible, and other courses in the humanities, history, and social sciences.

Students preparing for entrance into a medical or dental school will find that acceptance is based on college grades, scores earned on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and references supplied by professors and others. Students should plan to major in chemistry or biology with considerable electives in other areas of the liberal arts. Medical schools are interested in students who excel in all areas and those willing to go beyond routine class assignments. Co-curricular activities and research are encouraged.

Huntington College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the State of Indiana Professional Standards Board for its courses in the liberal arts and teacher education leading to Indiana teacher licensing in elementary (elementary: primary and intermediate grade levels), middle grades (elementary: intermediate and middle school/junior high levels), and secondary schools (middle school/junior high and high school levels).

Students may complete elementary: primary and intermediate licensing for grades K-5, or elementary special education. Middle grades (grades 4-8) licensing programs are available with content area concentrations in language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. In secondary education students may complete grades six to twelve licensing programs in business education; English; mathematics; music all-grade concentrations in vocal and general music, and instrumental and general music; physical education, including a grade six to twelve major or an all-grade program; science, with programs in biology and chemistry; social studies with content areas in economics, geographical perspectives, government and citizenship, historical perspectives, psychology, and sociology; and visual arts including elementary, secondary or all-grade programs.

The requirements for completion of the college major and licensing courses are available in the education department and in the respective content area departments.

For students completing a two-year prescribed sequence of courses, the associate of science degree is offered in the field of organizational management.

Huntington College offers master of arts degree programs in pastoral ministries, educational ministries, counseling ministries and youth ministries through the Graduate School of Christian Ministries. The purpose of the master of arts in pastoral ministry is to prepare individuals for pastoral leadership, but concentrations are available in family development or church growth. The purpose of the master of arts in counseling is to prepare individuals to serve as counselors in churches or parachurch organizations. The purpose of the master of arts in educational ministry is to prepare individuals for service in Christian educational ministries in church and in parachurch ministries. The purpose of the master of arts in youth ministry is to prepare individuals for youth ministries in church and parachurch ministries. Requirements for master of arts degrees are outlined in the section of the Catalog devoted to the graduate program.

It is the responsibility of the student to see that the proper courses for the intended program are taken in the proper sequence. Special care should be taken with courses offered in alternate years. The faculty advisor should be consulted for assistance in planning, but ultimately the student accepts responsibility for registration in the desired and needed courses.

Total minimum credits for graduation are 128 hours for a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 overall. A Core program in general education is required of all students that includes language or cultural enrichment courses for those seeking the bachelor of arts degree. The passing of an English competency exam and demonstrated mathematics competency are required for graduation.

All baccalaureate students must complete a minimum of 36 hours in upper-division courses numbered 300 or above. Three January Term courses in at least two departments are required.

A major program of at least 36 hours as described in the major department, twenty-four or more of which are in the major department, must be presented for graduation. At least 10 hours in the major program must be upper-division courses. No grade less than C- in the major program is acceptable, and the average of all courses in the major program must be at least C. An appropriate minor may be added to the student’s program provided it includes at least 22 hours as described in the minor department.

Not more than 48 hours from one department and not more than 66 hours from one division may be counted toward the bachelor of arts degree, exclusive of any foundation courses that are not included in the major program. Major program requirements may not exceed forty-eight hours for the bachelor of arts degree nor sixty-six hours for the bachelor of science and bachelor of music degrees.

To be granted a bachelor's degree from Huntington, the student must have completed either the last 30 hours or a minimum of 90 hours in residence through Huntington College. One-half of the courses in the major program must have been taken through Huntington.

Students must be present at Commencement for the conferring of the degree unless exempted by special action of the Faculty. Students intending to complete degree requirements during the summer may be permitted to participate in Commencement exercises in May as July graduates provided they have no more than nine hours of coursework remaining at the time of Commencement. Students who wish to be July graduates must file an acceptable plan for completing the outstanding credits with the registrar by May 1 prior to Commencement. Students may be listed as July graduates one time. Students whose names are published in the Commencement bulletin as July graduates who fail to complete requirements as planned will not be listed in the bulletin again until all degree requirements are completed.

Students pursuing any degree or diploma should submit an application for graduation to the registrar no later than the registration period two semesters prior to their planned completion of requirements. Students who wish to be considered candidates for the bachelor's degree must apply for graduation when they have completed 95 or more semester hours. After the registrar has approved a student’s application for graduation, the student must report any changes in the submitted plan of study for completion of requirements to the registrar for approval.

Students wishing to participate in Commencement in May are permitted to have a maximum of nine semester hours of course work remaining at the time of Commencement. A plan for completing the outstanding credits by the end of the summer must be filed with the registrar by May 1 prior to Commencement. Courses offered by Huntington College and already begun at the time of Commencement and scheduled to be completed before July 31 will not count toward the nine-hour maximum.

Students planning to complete a portion of their requirements for graduation through CLEP or correspondence must complete that work in time to allow an official report of the results of that work to reach the registrar by mid-term of the spring semester prior to graduation. Names of students not having successfully completed planned CLEP or correspondence credit will not be recommended to the Faculty for inclusion in the graduating class.

Rarely is it in the best interests of the student to work toward a second bachelor's degree. A student may find that it is advantageous to take courses in a second field at the undergraduate level; but if a degree objective is sought, most often the student will find that a graduate degree can be earned while getting the additional coursework.

However, students who have completed a bachelor's degree may be allowed to receive a second bachelor's degree at Huntington provided they complete all requirements for the second degree and a minimum of 24 hours beyond the requirements for the first degree. The major for the second degree shall be distinct from that of the first. The second degree is not to be confused with a double major or program in which case only one degree is granted.

The Huntington College Core Curriculum assists students in integrating knowledge, values, and abilities with a coherent worldview, equipping them for a life of faithfulness to God and service in a rapidly changing world.

Students completing the Core Curriculum will (i) explore the central fields of human inquiry and consider the major developments in human thought; (ii) develop abilities necessary for productive living and for leadership in society; (iii) develop critical thinking abilities; (iv) value diversity and appreciate creative expression; (v) confront questions that challenge established points of view; (vi) identify values that will give meaning and purpose to their lives; (vii) be challenged to integrate the Christian faith in articulating their personal worldview; and (viii) interpret and respond to issues in ways that reflect their value systems.

The Core Curriculum provides an integrated program of general education and is the core of the Huntington educational experience upon which a student’s major expands to develop knowledge and skills for professional life.

The Core program consists of a minimum total of 64 hours for the bachelor of arts degree, and 52 hours for the bachelor of music and bachelor of science degrees. The Core is organized around five themes.

The creative arts requirement in the Core includes both an introduction to one of the fine arts (AR 115, MU 115, or TH 115) as well as one or more experiences in applied studio art, music, or theatre for a total of 2 credits. Courses must be taken for letter grade (unless the course permits only S/U). Students must audition, demonstrate competency, or show prerequisite course work in order to enroll in some courses. Enrollment may be limited by space available. Some advanced courses that require one or more courses as prerequisites are not listed but may be counted toward the requirement by petition to the Academic Concerns Committee.

Approved applied creative arts courses include AR 101 Drawing for Enjoyment, AR 107 Taking Great Photos, AR 351 Ceramics, MU A01-09 Class Piano, Voice or Guitar, MU Pxx Music Ensemble, TH 212 Beginning Acting, TH 221 Stagecraft I, TH 222 Stagecraft II, TH 231 Scene Painting, TH/ED/RC 253 Creative Dramatics, TH/ED/RC 261 Children’s Theatre, TH 331ac Acting for the Camera, TH 331cp Creative Performance, TH 331pl Playwriting, TH 331rt Religion and Theatre, TH 331tp Trouping, TH 391 and 392 Play Production, or approved January Term courses.

Another people’s language, more than any other aspect of their culture, reflects their views of life, the world, and the human experience. In addition to these cultural insights, the study of a foreign language strengthens linguistic skills and provides a clearer understanding of one’s own language. The study of a foreign language for all students is strongly recommended.

Exploration of non-English speaking culture, including knowledge of a foreign language, is required for students earning the bachelor of arts degree and is recommended for all other baccalaureate degrees. The requirement may be satisfied by completion of 12 hours in the same language in college or by receiving credit for the equivalent level by CLEP exam. Student in most programs may also satisfy the requirement by completing six semester hours in the same foreign language and six additional semester hours in foreign language or cultural enrichment courses. Designated cultural enrichment courses in the arts, literature, religion, and history of another culture or in philosophy, linguistics, political geography, and sociology are intended to provide a broadened cultural understanding.

Students completing a bachelor of arts major in English or history must complete 12 hours in the same language to fulfill the language requirement. Students completing a major in bible complete GR 111, followed by either eight more hours of Greek or eight other credits in foreign language and cultural enrichment (provided that six hours are in the same foreign language).

Students who have studied a foreign language in high school may wish to continue in the same language in college. Generally, two years of high school language study are equivalent to one year of the language in college. If the student has had less than two years in high school, the student is placed in the beginning semester of the language. Advanced placement in language courses requires that students take the CLEP test by early summer to allow time for scores to be processed.

The student whose native tongue is a major language other than English may be exempted from the foreign language requirement upon the recommendation of the foreign languages department to the Academic Concerns Committee. A "major language" for these purposes is one used by a major population group and one in which a substantial body of written literature exists.

Designated cultural enrichment courses have been selected which provide an option for students who choose not to complete two years of language study. These courses are intended to satisfy the broadened cultural understanding which underlies the foreign language requirement through study of a non-English speaking culture which reveals another people’s concepts of life and human relationships.

Students opting to complete the language requirement by taking cultural enrichment courses will complete twelve hours from any combination of language courses and those courses listed below, including at least six semester hours in a single language. Some January Term courses may also be approved as cultural enrichment courses but no courses may be counted that otherwise are part of the student’s major program or the Core Curriculum program.

The following have been approved to be counted toward the cultural enrichment requirement.