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. Click here for 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. During 2010-11, the committee is also piloting a First Year Learning Community in partnership with the Office of Student Life.
What are the Integrative Studies requirements for Houghton students?
Click here for a list of requirements and courses for Houghton students.
Houghton Reads Program Selection
Announcing the Fall 2011 Houghton Reads selection - The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains. Click here for more.
Share your thoughts about the book at community.houghton.edu.
Send an email to request information on Integrative Studies at Houghton.
