The Core Curriculum

The Core Curriculum challenges students to integrate knowledge, values and skills into a coherent worldview that equips them for a life of faithfulness to God through service in the world. As an integrated program in the liberal arts, the core courses are the foundation of the Huntington University educational experience upon which a student’s major builds to develop specific knowledge and skills for professional life.

Associate of Science

The Core Curriculum for the Online Programs' associate of science degree consists of a minimum total of 31 hours by completing the following requirements:

English/Language (2 courses)
ENX 133 Introduction to Writing 3
SPX 211 Professional Presentations 3

Bible/Philosophy (choose 1 course)
BTX 232 Old Testament Survey 3
BTX 252 New Testament Survey 3
Other Bible Course 3

Christian Faith (1 course)
MIX 285 Understanding the Christian Faith 3

Fine Arts (choose 1 course)
ARX 115 Introduction to Art 3
Other Art Course 3

History (choose 1 course)
HSX 111 History of the U.S. I 3
HSX 112 American History Since 1945 3
Other History Course 3

Social Science (choose 1 course)
PYX 111 Introduction to Psychology 3
SOX 111 Principles of Sociology 3
SOX 223 Social Problems 3
Other Social Science Course 3

Natural Science (choose 1 course)
BIX 271 Nutrition for Adults 3
NSX 221 Natural Disasters 3
NSX 236 Origins of Life in the Universe 3
Other Science Course 3

Computer Skills (1 course)
OM 223 Introduction to Computers 3

Physical Wellness (1 course)
PEX 110 Physical Wellness in Adulthood 1

Life Skills (2 courses)
SSX 101 Resume Writing and Interview Skills 2
SSX 210 College Study Skills 1

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Social Work

The Core Curriculum for the Online Programs' bachelor of science degrees and bachelor of social work degree consists of a minimum total of 30 hours by completing the following requirements. Computer Applications (3 credits) or demonstrated competency of computer applications is a prerequisite for enrollment in all Online Programs due to the online nature of course offerings.

*Courses may only be used to fulfill one requirement.

Foundational College Competencies (2 courses)
ENX 133 Introduction to Writing 3
SPX 211 Professional Presentations 3

Religious Studies (3 courses)
MIX 285 Understanding the Christian Faith 3
OM 353 Ethics in the Workplace 3
(Or a *Bible, *philosophy, or religion course if
OM 353 is not required in the major)
Choose 1 course from:
*BTX 232 Old Testament Survey 3
*BTX 252 New Testament Survey 3
*Other Bible course 3

Humanities (choose 1 course)
ARX 115 Introduction to Art 3
Other Art Course 3
ENX 151 Introduction to Literature 3
ENX 131 Detective Fiction 3
Other Literature Course 3
*HSX 111 History of the U.S. I 3
*HSX 112 American History Since 1945 3
*Other History Course 3
Foreign Language Course 3
Media Arts Course 3
Music Course 3
*Philosophy Course 3
Theatre Course 3

Social Sciences (choose 2 courses)
OM 217 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Other Economics Course 3
PYX 111 Introduction to Psychology 3
Other Psychology Course 3
SOX 111 Principles of Sociology 3
SOX 223 Social Problems 3
Other Sociology Course 3
*HSX 111 History of the U.S. I 3
*HSX 112 American History Since 1945 3
*History Course 3
Public Policy Course 3
(OM 217 is required for business administration,
human resource management, marketing and
not-for-profit leadership majors; PYX 111 and
SOX 111 are required for social work majors;
PYX 111 and either SOX 111 or 223 are required for
psychology majors)

Natural and Mathematical Sciences (2 courses)
Natural Science (1 course)
BIX 111 Biology in the Modern World 4
BIX 271 Nutrition for Adults 3
NSX 221 Natural Disasters 3
NSX 236 Origins of Life in the Universe 3
Other Science Course 3
(BIX 111 is required for psychology and social work majors)

Mathematical Science (1 course)
OM 323 Statistics for Managers 3
Other Math Course 3

ENX 133 Introduction to Writing	3
SPX 211 Professional Presentations	3

BTX 232 Old Testament Survey	3
BTX 252 New Testament Survey	3
Other Bible Course	3

HSX 111 History of the U.S. I	3
HSX 112 American History Since 1945	3
Other History Course	3

PYX 111 Introduction to Psychology	3
SOX 111 Principles of Sociology	3
SOX 223 Social Problems	3
Other Social Science Course	3

BIX 271 Nutrition for Adults	3
NSX 221 Natural Disasters	3
NSX 236 Origins of Life in the Universe	3
Other Science Course	3

SSX 101 Resume Writing and Interview Skills	2
SSX 210 College Study Skills	1

MIX 285 Understanding the Christian Faith	3
OM 353 Ethics in the Workplace	3
(Or a Bible, philosophy, or religion course if OM 353 is not required in the major)
Choose 1 course from:
*BTX 232 Old Testament Survey	3
*BTX 252 New Testament Survey	3
*Other Bible course	3

ARX 115 Introduction to Art	3
Other Art Course	3
ENX 151 Introduction to Literature	3
ENX 131 Detective Fiction	3
Other Literature Course	3
*HSX 111 History of the U.S. I	3
*HSX 112 American History Since 1945	3
*Other History Course	3
Foreign Language Course	3
Media Arts Course	3
Music Course	3
*Philosophy Course	3
Theatre Course	3

OM 217 Principles of Microeconomics	3
Other Economics Course	3
PYX 111 Introduction to Psychology	3
Other Psychology Course	3
SOX 111 Principles of Sociology	3
SOX 223 Social Problems	3
Other Sociology Course	3
*HSX 111 History of the U.S. I	3
*HSX 112 American History Since 1945	3
*History Course	3
Public Policy Course	3
(OM 217 is required for business administration, human resource management, marketing and not-for-profit leadership majors; PYX 111 and SOX 111 are required for social work majors; PYX 111 and either SOX 111 or 223 are required for psychology majors)

Natural Science (1 course)
BIX 111 Biology in the Modern World	4
BIX 271 Nutrition for Adults	3
NSX 221 Natural Disasters	3
NSX 236 Origins of Life in the Universe	3
Other Science Course	3
(BIX 111 is required for psychology and social work majors)

Mathematical Science (1 course)