Programs of Study

Biology (BA)		 (26 hours in major; 8 prerequisites; 8 co-requisites)
-Graduates from this program primarily enter the field of science teaching in secondary schools.
Biology (BS)

(26 hours in major; 8 prerequisites; 28 co-requisites)
-Graduates from this major primarily enter graduate programs, some aspect of the health professions (allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, podiatry, optometry, dentistry, medical technology, physical therapy), veterinary medicine or environmental science.

Medical Technology (BS) The program in medical technology which leads to a BS in biology requires that the student complete 94 hours of course work at Houghton College and then transfer to Robert Packer Hospital (Sayre, Pa.) or another approved program to complete a major in biology and a minor in chemistry.
Pre-Physical Therapy (BA) A pre-physical therapy track is available for students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in physical therapy. A number of courses in Physical Education/Athletic Training are required for this track.
Environmental Emphasis (BA) (26 hours in major; 15 co-requisites)
Environmental Emphasis (BS) (26 hours in major; 35 co-requisites)

Environmental Programs
Environmental programs at Houghton take advantage of the college's location in the Allegheny Plateau (ranging in elevation from 1000 to 2500 feet), with access to forest, river, and lake ecosystems, and within a day's drive of the Adirondack Mountains (where Houghton now has a 40-acre campus and offers a semester-long program; see Off-Campus Programs-Adirondack Park) and the Atlantic Ocean. In addition, Houghton's 1300-acre campus has forest and field areas for study. The 91-acre Spring Lake preserve, incorporating an old growth forest and undeveloped kettle lake within eight miles of the campus, is available for environmental research.
Two Houghton programs emphasize Christian stewardship of the creation as well as environmental awareness and analysis. The BA/BS major in biology with environmental emphasis prepares students for careers in environmental education, research and analysis, and further study in graduate program. Field-oriented courses complement a strong biology background, including at least one course at AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies (see off-campus programs section), a center for Christian environmental stewardship. The environmental stewardship minor (see Environmental Science) for science and non-science majors provides background for responsible stewardship. Required courses include Environmental Earth Science, Local Flora or Wildlife Biology, Natural Resource Management, and Writing about Nature and the Environment. A senior seminar offers exposure to environmental leaders at the local, state, and national level.

The BA or BS in biology with environmental emphasis prepares stu dents for careers in environmental education, analysis, and research. Students can take the New York State civil service exam for application as a conservation biologist to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.



Audit sheets for the incoming students for 2004-2005 and are only to give you a general idea of what you are required to do for your degree. To find a more up to date version of the audit sheets please go to the Academic Records office website.