Degree Programs at Union College

About Union College Online

Although Union College is nestled in the Southern Highlands of Appalachia in Barbourville, Kentucky, its distance learning program allows the College to reach students all over the country.

With non-traditional student enrollment increasing, Union College meets its students' needs for convenience and flexibility through distance education. Students can pursue their master's degrees and even engage in a five-year program to attain a combined bachelor's and master's degree in psychology. In addition, the Department of Graduate Studies at Union College offers three completely online, non-certification general rank 1 programs in curriculum and instruction, education leadership and special education. For more information on these programs, click here to see Union's course catalog.

Enjoy the Online Experience at Union College

Distance learning requires that students independently manage their time in order to keep up with assignments and learning. Union College challenges its students to step up and grasp knowledge with their own hands. Distance learning allows students to maintain their work and family schedules while earning higher education degrees.

Why Choose Union College Online?

Ample benefits exist for taking one's education to a higher level through the online program at Union College:

• Degree Accreditation - Union College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award baccalaureate degrees in arts and science.
• The validity of such degrees is recognized and appreciated.
• Four Components of Learning - Union seeks to promote knowledge, wisdom, service and spiritual growth.
• Union College is a private, academically rigorous, liberal arts college of the United Methodist Church.
• Degree Prestige and Value - Since 1879, Union College has provided students with education rooted in the liberal arts.
• Union College graduates are principled and productive citizens capable of creative thinking and problem solving.
• Flexible Schedules - Union's graduate degrees and certification programs are designed for busy, achievement-oriented and non-traditional students.
• One of the main obstacles to higher education is time. Union’s distance learning program allow students to fit their education to their schedules.
• Knowledge Excellence - The College's employees are its greatest resource.
• Instructors are respected and maintain Union's elevated standards for education.
• Online Campus - Union College offers a state-of-the-art Virtual Student Resource Center with 24/7/365 academic and technical support.
• Ask for advice on academic, financial, technical or professional matters anytime - day or night.
• Financial Aid - Aid is available to all distance learning students who qualify.
• Apply and consult with Union's financial aid specialists to receive a customized financial aid plan.
• Fast Degree Completion - Earn a master's in psychology in as little as five years.
• Students who have earned college credit towards a bachelor's degree or who hold an associates degree should look into Union's Degree Completion Program.

Accreditation

Union College proudly bears the SACS seal - the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033; 404-679-4500) - which confers the College the right to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.

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To learn more about the online and distance learning degree programs offered by Union College, please complete the online Information Request form.

Our Degree Programs:

Certification Program in Chemical Dependency
Five-Year Combined Bachelor's/Master's Program in Psychology
Master's in Clinical Psychology
Master's in Counseling Psychology
Master's in General Psychology
Master's in School Psychology
Rank I in Educational Leadership
Rank I in Special Education