Union Institute and University, Ohio, California

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Union Institute and University, also known as Union, is a private college located in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It was established in the year 1964. Union began as a consortium of 10 colleges of liberal arts. It specializes in distance learning programs. The university has centers in Los Angeles, California, Montpelier and Brattleboro, Vermont, Miami, Florida, and Sacramento, California. Bachelor and master degrees are offered in various fields of studies such as arts and science, among others. The college's Student Enrollment enrolls students from all 50 states in the U.S and over 20 countries worldwide.

Union Institute and University's notable alumni are Portia Simpson Miller, Prime Minister of Jamaica ; Wynona Ward, creator and director of "Have Justice Will Travel" in Vermont; and Lisa Lorimer, president of Vermont Bread Company.

Profile of Union Institute and University

The campus of Union Institute and University is in Cincinnati, OH, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Union Institute and University include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in fine arts, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.

Union Institute and University Selectivity

Admission at Union Institute and University is selective, not open to all who apply.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, the school had 1,719 students enrolled (1,446 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Union Institute and University are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Union Institute and University empowers adults to create, acquire, and apply knowledge through interdisciplinary, flexible, and collaborative programs focusing on social relevance, personal enrichment, and professional advancement."

Union Institute and University Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Liberal Arts	362	interdisciplinary studies, creative writing, liberal arts and sciences, social services, English
Education and Teaching	137	elementary school teaching, education, educational administration, special ed
Security and Law Enforcement	136	criminal justice and administration
Therapy and Counseling	74	psychology, clinical psychology
Fine Arts	31	fine arts
Business and Management	29	business
Family and Social Work	25	social work, public administration
Medical Support and Technology	5	health service and sciences
Art Studies	4	art studies
Media	4	communication studies
Computer Science and Engineering	1	computer and info science
Science	1	biology

Contact: Union Institute and University

Union Institute and University
440 E McMillan St
Cincinnati, OH 45206-1925
General Phone: (800) 486-3116
http://www.tui.edu