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Union University

Union University
1050 Union University Drive
Jackson, TN 38305

Official telephone: (731) 668-1818
Toll-free telephone: (800) 338-6466
Fax number: (731) 661-5187
Website: www.uu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August.
Calendar system: 4-1-4 system (two semesters & one-month January interterm)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August.
Number and length of summer sessions: Three summer sessions of four weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: management, Christian studies, nursing
Majors with the lowest enrollment: medical technology, physics, philosophy/Christian theology
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 93%
Graduation rate: 64% within six years

Union University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: required of some for graduation
Physical education is required: yes
There are religious requirements for graduation: yes
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.5

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry, physical therapy
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Cooperative education programs:
business, education
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.)
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in China, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus at U of Tennessee--Martin.
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Athletic Coaching
  • Biblical Studies/Languages
  • Biochemistry
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Business Administration
  • Cellular/Molecular Biology
  • Ceramics
  • Chemical Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Christian Ministry
  • Christian Studies
  • Christian Thought
  • Church Music
  • Communication Arts
  • Communication Studies
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Conservation Biology
  • Creative Writing
  • Digital Media Arts
  • Digital Media Studies
  • Drawing
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Physics
  • Film Studies
  • French
  • General Biology
  • Global Studies
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Education
  • History
  • Information Technology
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Business
  • Journalism
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Management for Non-Business Professionals
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Media Communications
  • Medical Technology
  • Music Management
  • Music Marketing
  • Music Theory
  • Nursing
  • Painting
  • Performance
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Photojournalism
  • Physical Education/Health
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Relations
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Speech
  • Sport Management
  • Studio
  • Teacher Licensure
  • Teaching/Learning
  • Theatre
  • Theatre/Speech
  • Zoology
Doctorates

  • Education
  • Ministry
  • Nursing Practice
  • Pharmacy
Master's Degrees

  • Business Administration
  • Christian Studies
  • Education
  • Education Specialist
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Nursing
  • Social Work
  • Urban Education

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

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