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Expanding Partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

April 24, 2026

Houghton University is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), opening new pathways for Houghton graduates to pursue advanced degrees in four LECOM graduate programs: Master of Science in Health Services Administration (MHSA), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Biomedical Ethics (MSBE), and LECOM’s newly launched Doctorate in Healthcare Administration (DHA).

Through this enhanced agreement with LECOM’s School of Health Services Administration, Houghton students who complete their undergraduate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA and meet the required admissions criteria will be eligible for enrollment in any of these healthcare programs. In addition, accepted students will receive a 15% tuition discount toward their LECOM graduate studies.

Dr. Jamie Potter, Interim Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, says, “Healthcare is one of the most human-centered professions there is, and Houghton firmly believes that how we love and care for people matters as much as what we know. This agreement with LECOM allows our graduates to carry that conviction directly into graduate programs in biomedical ethics, healthcare administration, and public health — fields that desperately need leaders shaped by faith and purpose.”

This new agreement builds upon the existing affiliation between the two institutions, which previously offered early acceptance for up to five Houghton students annually into LECOM’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Pharmacy, and School of Dental Medicine. Under this program, qualifying students begin their undergraduate education at Houghton already holding provisional acceptance to LECOM for medical, dental, or pharmacy school.

Together, these agreements represent a significant expansion of career opportunities for Houghton students pursuing healthcare-related fields—particularly those interested in leadership, ethics, and administrative roles – and reflect Houghton’s ongoing commitment to preparing graduates who are ready to serve with both excellence and purpose

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