Off-Campus Programs
Opportunities abound for students to experience a different setting or a different culture as part of their education at Huntington University. Such experiences are a significant highlight and can be a life-changing experience for the undergraduate.
Huntington University maintains affiliation with the AuSable Institute, Chicago Semester, Contemporary Music Center, International Studies Abroad, Middle East Studies Program, Semester in Spain, Uganda Studies Program, and Veritas Christian Study Abroad. These programs are described in the section under Affiliated Off-Campus Programs.
Huntington is also a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, whose programs described in the section under CCCU GlobalEd Off-Campus Programs require participants to be full-time, registered students of a CCCU member institution, such as Huntington University. The CCCU is an association of 100 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada that sponsors semester and summer programs for upperclassmen from its member institutions. The programs offer unique opportunities for students to make the world their classroom, going beyond the confines of the traditional learning experience. Information on CCCU programs and affiliated programs is available at CCCU GlobalEd - Adventure Awaits.
Students should contact the Office of the Registrar, located in Becker Hall, for further information on these programs. The application deadline is March 1 to study off campus for the upcoming academic year.
Work completed by Huntington University students through any of these programs is treated as resident credit, and Huntington students enrolled for a term in one of these programs are considered resident students at Huntington during that term. That work can apply toward the residency requirement for a Huntington degree or major. All work completed and grades earned are displayed on the student’s Huntington transcript. If credits and grades awarded by the affiliated program are not in the range awarded by Huntington University, they are translated to the nearest Huntington University equivalent before posting on the Huntington transcript.
To support students who desire to participate in these programs, the University may provide students some institutional aid toward such off-campus opportunities. Outside grants for which the student is eligible may be used for CCCU and other affiliated programs, but University scholarships, performance grants, international grants, or tuition remission may not be used for off-campus programs. Students considering applying for an off-campus program should consult the Office of Financial Aid for information about eligibility for financial aid.
Affiliated Off-Campus Programs
AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies
The AuSable Institute serves evangelical Christian colleges and universities with environmental studies set in the forests, wetlands, lakes and rivers at campuses in the Great Lakes region (Mancelona, MI), Pacific Northwest (Whidbey Island, WA), the Vara Blanca region of Costa Rica and Tamul Nadia, India. May Term and summer courses provide academic credit in field ecology, field biology, land resources, water resources, and environmental studies.
The University grants four semester hours of credit per course. The Institute has fellowships and grants for qualified students. Tuition is charged at the Huntington University hourly amount and students pay a weekly room and board charge. The Institute grants certificates for environmental analysts, land resource analysts, and naturalists. Further information may be obtained from the Biology Department.
Chicago Semester
Chicago Semester is an off-campus program with 40 years of experience providing students the opportunity to live, learn and work in Chicago. Students in the program experience first-hand what it is like to live in the global city of Chicago. Students participate in vibrant arts and cultural activities, explore diverse neighborhoods, and master the public transportation system. Students learn alongside faculty who teach using the city as a laboratory. Through this learning students explore complex urban issues and reflect on one's collective responsibility to society. Lastly, for four days a week, students work with professional mentors at some of Chicago's leading companies and organizations; building networking relationships and future career connections. Students may earn between 12-15 credits. Students may also participate in a three month summer program, for which they may earn six to nine credits.
Contemporary Music Center
The Contemporary Music Center is a program of the Experience Institutes-Nashville, LLC in Nashville, Tennessee, a subsidiary of Greenville University, which provides students real-world music industry experience. CMC is a semester long program that prepares college students for careers in the entertainment industry, challenging them to live out their faith as Christ-followers. Students live, work, and create music together in a facility with 24/7 access to world-class gear. The CMC program offers four tracks: the Artist, Business, Technical, and Worship Tracks. The Artist Track is tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers, and producers. The Business Track is designed for business, arts management, marketing, communications, and related majors interested in possible careers as artist managers, agents, record company executives, music publishers, concert promoters, and entertainment industry entrepreneurs. The Technical Track prepares students for careers in live sound, concert lighting, and studio recording. The Worship Track provides students with the musical, administrative, and technical skills to serve as worship and creative team leaders in the local church. Further information may be obtained from the Department of Music. Students may earn 16 hours of credit during a semester of study.
International Studies Abroad
International Studies Abroad (ISA) provides students the opportunity to explore the world. ISA offers a wide variety of study abroad programs at accredited schools and universities in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain and Thailand.
In the age of globalization, an intimate understanding of a foreign culture is both a valuable academic asset and an enriching personal experience. As a leader in international education, ISA is dedicated to providing university-level students with the opportunity to discover, learn and enjoy a way of life other than their own. Students may earn between 12-17 credits.
Middle East Studies Program
The Middle East Studies Program (MESP), sponsored by Jerusalem University, is a study-abroad program that facilitates Chrisitan understanding and engagement in the Middle East. Students live and study in Jerusalem and are immersed in the daily life, language, food, culture, religion, and politics of the Middle East. Students may earn 16-18 semester hours of credit during a semester of study.
Semester in Spain
The Semester in Spain program enables students to study in Spain while earning credits toward a Spanish minor. The program combines challenging Spanish language study (beginning, intermediate and advanced levels) and a rich cultural experience in Seville, Spain, a modern city with a rich history. Students have constant opportunities to practice the language skills they are learning. Faculty members use a global approach, concentrating on developing and enhancing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students develop confidence and fluency in Spanish by improving their command of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. Courses are available during fall, spring, and summer terms.
Students in the Spanish minor may choose to participate in the Semester in Spain program or other affiliated Spanish program. Prior to the Semester in Spain, students must receive credit for SN 221 Intermediate Spanish II (or equivalent credit through CLEP or AP examinations). Students will normally complete 16 hours in the Semester in Spain program. These hours will be counted as 16 hours in the minor. Students are placed in courses on the basis of testing at the beginning of the experience.
Uganda Studies Program
The Uganda Studies Program, sponsored by Uganda Christian University, invites students to participate in Ugandan life and engage in authentic cross-cultural relationships and professional development that will shape their understanding of the world. Students will study and live alongside Ugandans and other students from the continent of Africa. Through classes, internships, and living with Ugandan families or peers, the program provides opportunities for students to authentically engage people, culture, and contemporary realities in Uganda in ways that challenge them to be active participants in Christ’s claim on all aspects of life. A total of 16 credits may be earned during the semester.
Veritas Christian Study Abroad
The Veritas Christian Study Abroad programs are designed for students to receive both a great academic and diverse cultural education. The curriculum provides rigorous academic offerings, in a variety of disciplines nurtured by a community where faith and learning are integrated. The mission component of Veritas allows students to partner with other Christians to serve the people in their host city. Excursions are also included in the Veritas program. Students may study in Argentina, Brazil, Chili, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, France, Italy, Peru, South Korea and Spain. There are no language requirements for the Veritas programs; however, students are tested and then placed in a specific language course based on the results. A total of 12-17 credit hours may be earned during the semester.
CCCU GlobalEd Off-Campus Programs
CCCU GlobalEd is a collection of faith-integrated, off-campus study programs that foster intellectual, cultural, vocational, and spiritual growth. These programs transform the way students experience the world and equip them to live out their Christian faith in today's global society. More than 13,000 students have benefitted from these academically rigorous, Christ-centered experiential education programs for the past 40 years.
Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford
During a semester at Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford (SCIO), students live and study in the beautiful and renowned city of Oxford. Students have access to expert tutors, endless scholarly resources, the Bodleian library, and more while they walk the same paths and study in the same places as some of the greatest scholars in history. Summer, semester, and online programs are available. Students may earn 17 hours of credit during a semester of study.