Huntington University presently administers degree programs, certificates and course offerings in Communication Studies, Ethics, Gerontology, Religious Studies and Theology. As well, our faculty at Huntington University contributes to Laurentian University’s Master of Arts Program in the Humanities. All of our degrees are conferred by both Huntington University and Laurentian University, with the exception of Theology, which is conferred by Huntington.
Some of our certificates and course offerings are also available via continuing education, which is presently reflected in our three-year Bachelor of Arts degrees in Religious Studies and Gerontology, and a Certificate Program in Gerontology. A Bachelor of Theology degree is offered in continuing education.
Our Communication Studies program provides students with theoretical introductions and pragmatic understandings of media, technology and culture, along with a focused core of scholarly or professional formation. A unique feature of our program in Communication Studies is the many graduation options and career paths available to our students, which includes graduate work or expertise in fields such as journalism, public relations and advertising.
The Ethics program at Huntington University appeals to people who wish to improve their understanding of the nature and role of moral values in today’s world. The program’s goal is to ensure a balanced encounter with the personal, social, political and legal dimensions of contemporary discussions of morality, moral values, and the nature and role of moral judgments.
Gerontology is the study of older people and the issues associated with aging in society. Huntington University’s Gerontology program has two goals: to increase knowledge about old age and to improve the quality of life in old age. Many of our graduates have successful careers as human service professionals, researchers, program directors, administrators and small business owners.
The Religious Studies program is offered by Huntington University, the University of Sudbury and Thorneloe University. The program of the Joint Department offers courses in the Judeo-Christian tradition, religions of the world, and religion and modern culture. At Huntington, the Religious Studies curriculum tends to emphasize the contemporary religious experience in North America.
If you wish to pursue lay training in theology or ministry, the Theology program at Huntington University may
appeal to your aspirations. Students make take this program either through continuing education, part-time
study, or full-time study at the Huntington University campus.