UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Liberal Arts Education is about preparing you for life beyond your first job after graduation. The average person will have between 8-11 jobs in their lifetime. Many of these jobs will likely be in a field unrelated to your major. No matter what degree you choose and what career you find yourself in, Union Commonwealth University's liberal arts education will give you the tools necessary to be happy and successful throughout your life.
EDNA JENKINS MANN SCHOOL OF NURSING (visit the program page here)
The Edna Jenkins Mann School of Nursing prepares students for impactful careers in patient care through a blend of classroom instruction, simulation lab work, and hands-on clinical experience. Graduates are ready to sit for licensure exams or advance their careers with the RN-BSN program, entering a field with strong job demand and career growth opportunities.
Nursing (Pre-Licensure)
Major
Nursing (RN-BSN)*
Major
School of Health & Natural Sciences
This school combines rigorous science coursework with opportunities for research, lab experience, and applied health studies. Students can explore majors in biology, chemistry, mathematics, actuarial science, or human performance fields while preparing for graduate study, professional certifications, or careers in healthcare, fitness, and STEM industries.
Natural Sciences
Major | Minor
Major | Minor
Wellness, Human Performance & Recreation Management
Minor
Major | Minor
Major | Minor
Minor
Major
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
The School of Humanities & Social Sciences builds skills in writing, analysis, and cultural understanding through programs in English, history, music, public health, sociology, and more. Students benefit from small class sizes, opportunities for creative projects and undergraduate research, and preparation for graduate school, law school, or meaningful careers in education, public service, and the arts.
English
History, Religious Studies & Languages
Major
Minor
Major | Minor
Major | Minor
Music
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Minor
Major | Minor
Minor
School of PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Focused on career-ready education, this school offers programs in business, education, media communication, and teacher preparation, many with flexible or online options. Students gain practical skills through internships, field experiences, and real-world projects, graduating ready for leadership roles, licensure, or graduate-level study.
Business
Major | Minor
Business Administration*
Major
Major | Minor
General Management*
Major
Major | Minor
Major | Minor
Certification
Educational Studies (visit the program page here)
PSYCHOLOGY
Union’s psychology programs provide a strong foundation in human behavior, research methods, and counseling practices. Students can specialize in areas like substance abuse counseling or pursue the chemical dependency counselor certificate, preparing them for careers in mental health, social services, or graduate study in psychology or counseling.
* Asterisk denotes program is online.
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