Degrees and Programs

Students completing a designated four-year undergraduate program are awarded the appropriate bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts, bachelor of music, bachelor of science, bachelor of science in nursing, bachelor of science in occupational therapy assistant, or bachelor of social work degree. Students completing a designated two-year program are awarded the associate of science degree. Certificates are available in specific fields of study. Concentrations are also available within some majors to allow students to specialize in an area of interest.

Students with a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field, completing the accelerated BSN program, are awarded the bachelor of science in nursing degree.

Students completing a designated graduate program are awarded the appropriate master of arts, master of business administration, master of education, or doctor of occupational therapy degree. Certificates are available in specific fields of study.

Traditional Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Certificates
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  • Data Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Film/TV
  • TESOL
  • Worship
Undergraduate Majors Offered by Department

Agricultural Studies

  • Agribusiness (BS)
    (Animal Production, Communications and Public Policy, Crop Production, Economics and Finance, Entrepreneurial Small Business Management, Management, Marketing, Ministry and Missions)
  • Agricultural Education (BS)
  • Animal Health (BS) and Veterinary Nursing (AAS) - Dual Degree
    (AAS Degree in Veterinary Nursing Earned through Purdue University)
  • Animal Science (BS)
  • Crop Science and Agronomy (BS)

Art and Design

  • Fine Arts (BA)
  • Graphic Design (BS)
  • Studio Art (BS)
  • Visual Arts All-Grade Education (BS)

Biology

  • Biology (BA)
  • Biology (BS)
    (Professional, Pre-Veterinary Emphasis)
  • Biology Education (BS)

Business

  • Accounting (BS)
  • Economics and Finance (BS)
  • Entrepreneurial Small Business Management (BS)
  • Management (BS)
  • Marketing (BS)
  • Sport Management (BS)
    (Corporate, Media)

Chemistry

  • Chemistry (BA)
  • Chemistry (BS)
    (Professional, Biochemistry)
  • Chemistry Education (BS)

Christian Thought and Practice

  • Bible and Theology (BA)
  • Children’s Ministry (BS)
  • Christian Ministries (BA)
  • Missions (BS) 
  • Special Needs Ministry (BS)
  • Worship Leadership (BS)
  • Youth Ministries (BS)

Communication

  • Communication Studies (BA)
  • Journalism (BA)
  • Public Relations (BA)

Customized Academic Program

  • Customized Academic Program (BA or BS)

Digital Media Arts

  • Animation (BS)
    (Animation, Visual Effects)
  • Film Production Capstone (BS)
  • Game Development (BS)
    (Animation, Computer Science)
  • Television Production (BA)
  • Television Production (BS)

Education

  • Elementary Education (BS)
     (Fine Arts)
  • Elementary and Special Education (BS)
  • Elementary and Middle School Education (BS)
     (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies)
  • Elementary Education and Teaching English Learners (BS) 

    (All-Grade and Secondary Education Majors are listed by department)

English and Modern Languages

  • English-Literature (BA)
  • English-Writing (BA)
  • English Education (BS)

History

  • History (BA)
  • History Education (BS)
  • International and Development Studies (BA)
  • Political Science (BA)

Kinesiology

  • Exercise and Movement Science (BS)
  • Exercise Science and Nutrition (BS)
  • Pre-Athletic Training (BS)

Mathematics and Computer Science

  • Computer Science (BS)
  • Electrical Engineering (BS) and Mathematical Modeling (BS) - Dual Degree
    (Electrical Engineering Degree Earned through the University of North Dakota)
  • Electrical Engineering (BS) and Mathematics (BS) - Dual Degree
    (Electrical Engineering Degree Earned through the University of North Dakota)
  • Mathematical Modeling (BS)
  • Mathematics (BS)
  • Mathematics Education (BS)

Nursing

  • Nursing (BSN)

Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (BSOTA)

Performing Arts

  • Music (BA)
  • Music Business (BS)
  • Music All-Grade Education (MUSB)
    (Choral, Instrumental)
  • Performance (MUSB)
    (Instrumental, Piano, Vocal)
  • Performing Arts (BFA)
  • Theatre (BA)
  • Theatre Performance (BA)
  • Theatre Technology (BA)

Philosophy

  • Philosophy (BA)

Psychology

  • Psychology (BA)

Social Work

  • Social Work (BSW)

Sociology

  • Criminal Justice (BA)
  • Sociology (BA)

 

    Undergraduate Majors Offered by Degree

    Bachelor of Arts Degrees

    • Bible and Theology
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Christian Ministries
    • Communication Studies
    • Criminal Justice
    • Customized Academic Program
    • English-Literature
    • English-Writing
    • Fine Arts
    • History
    • International and Development Studies
    • Journalism
    • Music
    • Philosophy
    • Political Science
    • Psychology
    • Public Relations
    • Sociology
    • Television Production
    • Theatre
    • Theatre Performance
    • Theatre Technology

    Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

    • Performing Arts

    Bachelor of Music Degrees

    • Music All-Grade Education (Choral, Instrumental)
    • Performance (Instrumental, Piano, Vocal)

    Bachelor of Science Degrees

    • Accounting
    • Agribusiness (Animal Production, Communications and Public Policy, Crop Production, Economics and Finance, Entrepreneurial Small Business Management, Management, Marketing, Ministry and Missions)
    • Agricultural Education
    • Animal Health (with AAS degree in Veterinary Nursing from Purdue University)
    • Animal Science
    • Animation (Animation, Visual Effects)
    • Biology (Professional Major, Pre-Veterinary Emphasis)
    • Biology Education
    • Chemistry (Professional Major, Biochemistry)
    • Chemistry Education
    • Children’s Ministry
    • Computer Science
    • Crop Science and Agronomy
    • Customized Academic Program
    • Economics and Finance
    • Electrical Engineering/Mathematical Modeling - Dual Degree 
      (Electrical Engineering Degree Earned through the University of North Dakota)
    • Electrical Engineering/Mathematics - Dual Degree
      (Electrical Engineering Degree Earned through the University of North Dakota)
    • Elementary Education (Fine Arts)
    • Elementary and Middle School Education (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies)
    • Elementary and Special Education
    • Elementary Education and Teaching English Learners
    • English Education
    • Entrepreneurial Small Business Management
    • Exercise and Movement Science
    • Exercise Science and Nutrition
    • Film Production Capstone
    • Game Development (Animation, Computer Science)
    • Graphic Design
    • History Education
    • Management
    • Marketing
    • Mathematical Modeling
    • Mathematics
    • Mathematics Education
    • Missions
    • Music Business
    • Pre-Athletic Training
    • Special Needs Ministry
    • Sport Management (Corporate, Media)
    • Studio Art
    • Television Production
    • Visual Arts All-Grade Education
    • Worship Leadership
    • Youth Ministries

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

    • Nursing

    Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant

    • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    Bachelor of Social Work Degree

    • Social Work

    Graduate and Online Programs

    Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

    Students with a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field, completing the accelerated BSN program, are awarded the bachelor of science in nursing degree.

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    • Nursing
    Online Programs

    The Online Programs offer an accelerated degree program for working adults leading to a certificate, an associate of science degree, a bachelor of science degree or a bachelor of social work degree.

    Certificates

    • Animation
    • Film/TV
    • TESOL

    Associate of Science

    • Organizational Management

    Bachelor of Science

    • Business (Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Not-for-Profit Leadership)
    • General Studies
    • Psychology

    Bachelor of Social Work

    • Social Work
    Graduate Programs

    The graduate school offers programs leading to a certificate, a credential, a master of arts degree, a master of business administration degree, a master of education degree, and a doctorate in occupational therapy degree.

    Certificates

    • Executive Coaching and Leadership
    • International Agriculture
    • Non-Profit Administration
    • TESOL

    Credential Programs

    • Counseling

    Master of Arts

    • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Mental Health Studies
    • Ministry/TESOL
    • Pastoral Leadership

    Master of Business Administration

    • Business Administration (International Agriculture, Leadership Coaching, Management, Non-Profit Administration)

    Master of Education

    • TESOL Education

    Doctor of Occupational Therapy

    • Occupational Therapy

     

    Professional and Pre-Professional Programs

    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, 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.

    Pre-Law Preparation

    Students preparing to enter law school will find that acceptance depends upon undergraduate 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 reading comprehension, writing skills and logical thinking. A critical understanding of our social institutions and the values with which the law deals in such relations with these institutions is also important. The recommended program of study includes upper-level courses in such academic areas as English, history, philosophy, communications, economics, political science, psychology and sociology.

    Pre-Medical Study

    Students preparing for entrance into medical, dental, optometry or veterinary school will find that acceptance is based on undergraduate grades, scores earned on the appropriate admission test (MCAT, DAT, OAT or VCAT) and references supplied by professors and others.

    Although medical schools accept students with a variety of majors who have strong standardized admission test scores, pre-medical students often major in biology or chemistry with considerable electives in other areas of the liberal arts. Medical schools give priority to students who excel in all areas and those willing to go beyond routine class assignments. Co-curricular activities and research are encouraged.

    The minimum courses recommended for preparation for medical, dental, optometry or veterinary school and for the appropriate standardized admission test include BI 161/L, 222/L, 321/L, 342/L; CH 161/L, 162/L, 263/L, 264/L; PH 211/L, 212/L; and MA 151 or 171. Other recommended courses include BI 241/L, 242/L, 371/L, 432/L, 462/L; CH 411; MA 171, 172; PY 111; and SO 111.

    Pre-medical students typically take the standardized admission test in the spring of the junior year and apply for admission to medical or other professional schools during the summer before the senior year.

    Students interested in pharmacy or physician’s assistant programs should follow pre-medical course recommendations (see above) and refer to admissions criteria of the professional schools of interest. Pharmacy schools may admit qualified students after two or three years of study. Students interested in physical therapy may pursue a major in exercise and movement science and refer to admissions criteria of the appropriate professional schools for additional recommended electives. Students interested in the doctor of occupational therapy may pursue any undergraduate degree, taking care to complete undergraduate prerequisite courses required by the graduate program of interest.

    Pre-Veterinary Study

    Students preparing for entrance into veterinary school will find that acceptance is based on undergraduate grades, scores earned on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), experiential learning and references supplied by professors and others.

    Although veterinary schools accept students with a variety of majors, pre-veterinary students often major in biology. Pre-vet studies at Huntington also offer some courses in agribusiness as well. Veterinary schools give priority to students who excel in all areas and those willing to go beyond routine class assignments. Co-curricular activities, experiential learning, and research are encouraged.

    Students may choose to follow the pre-vet emphasis within the biology major (earning a bachelor of science in biology). The minimum courses recommended for preparation for veterinary school include BI 161/L, 222/L, 261/L, 321/L, 432/L, 451, CH 161/L, 162/L, 263/L, 264/L, 411, MA 151, PH 211/L, and 212/L. Other recommended courses include AG 231/L, 241, 321/L (=BI 322/L), 351/L, 373 (=BI 373), BA 232, 252, 331, BI 322/L 371/L, 422/L, and ES 211/L.

    Professional Teacher Education Program

    Huntington University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Indiana Department of Education for its courses in the liberal arts and teacher education leading to Indiana teacher licensing in elementary education (P-6), middle school education (5-8) and secondary education (5-12).

    Students may complete an elementary program with licensing for grades P-6; a dual licensure program for elementary education (P-6) and special education (mild intervention) with licensing for grades P-12; a dual licensure program for elementary education (P-6) and P-12 certification for teaching English Learners (ELs); a dual licensure program for elementary education (P-6) and middle school education with licensing for grades 5-8 in either language arts, mathematics, social studies or science. In secondary education (grades 5-12), students may complete majors in English; mathematics; biology; chemistry; or social studies. All grade (P-12) programs are available in vocal and general music education, instrumental and general music education, and visual art education.

    The requirements for completion of the college major and licensing courses are available in the Education Department Office and in the respective content area departments.