Integrative Studies

What are Integrative Studies?

Integrative Studies are the required competencies and areas of academic investigation that form the core of a liberal arts education for all Houghton students, including:

Health and wellness
Writing
Quantitative literacy
Foreign language
Christian faith foundation
Culture
Creation
Community

What does the Integrative Studies committee do?

Faculty from a wide variety of academic disciplines work to bring cohesion and identity to Houghton’s integrative studies program by providing avenues of oversight, assessment, and innovation to the curriculum, its faculty and by fostering interdisciplinary cooperation. View the Integrative Studies goals and outcomes.

In addition to its work within the curriculum, the committee oversees the Houghton Reads initiative and sponsors periodic integrative studies lectures and presentations.

What are the Integrative Studies requirements for Houghton students?

View a list of requirements and courses for Houghton students.

Houghton Reads Program Selection

For Fall 2012 the Houghton Reads selection is - The Reason for God, by Timothy Keller. Learn more about Houghton Reads.

Share your thoughts about the book at community.houghton.edu.

Send an email to request information on Integrative Studies at Houghton.