Academics
- Graduation Rate67%
- Majors Available115
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio8:1
- Retention Rate84%
AP Credit Policy
Students scoring a '3' or above on their AP Examinations are awarded the credit suggested by the College Board (without charge) on their Union University official transcript.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
---|---|---|---|
2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 113 |
3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Elective |
Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 210 |
Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 100 |
Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 211 |
Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MAT 211, 212 |
Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHE 105 |
4 | 4 | CHE 111 | |
Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 232 |
Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | CSC 125 |
Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CSC 115 |
Drawing | 3 | 3 | Elective |
English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 111 |
English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | ENG 111,112 |
European History | 3 | 6 | HIS lower-level elective |
French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FRE 111, 112 |
German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | GER 111, 112 |
Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO lower-level elective |
Latin | 3 | 6 | LAT 111, 112 |
Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 211 |
Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 212 |
Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS 109 |
Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHY 213 |
Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHY 214 |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | PHY 232 |
Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5 | PHY 231 |
Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 213 |
Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPA 111, 112 |
Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPA 111, 112 |
Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 114 |
United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 211 |
United States History | 3 | 6 | HIS 211, 212 |
World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS 102 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Applied Psychology
- Art Teacher Education
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audio Engineering Technology/Technician
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Christian Studies
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Conducting
- Conservation Biology
- Criminology
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, Other
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
G
- General Studies
- Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
H
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Information Technology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
J
- Journalism
L
- Learning Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Missions/Missionary Studies
- Molecular Biology
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Technology
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
N
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
O
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
R
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religious Institution Administration and Management
- Religious/Sacred Music
S
- Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sound Arts
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech Teacher Education
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
- Theology/Theological Studies
U
- Urban Education and Leadership
- Urban Ministry
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Z
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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