Union College Nebraska, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, provides a comprehensive liberal arts education through its undergraduate programs. The curriculum integrates faith, learning, and service, preparing students for professional success and personal growth. Core courses emphasize critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and practical skills across diverse fields.
- Business and Organizational Leadership: Students explore foundational and advanced courses in accounting principles, financial management, marketing strategies, human resource management, and entrepreneurship. Courses like Business Law, Economics, and International Business equip learners with tools for corporate environments, while leadership seminars foster ethical business practices aligned with Adventist values.
- Education: The education department offers teacher preparation programs with courses in curriculum development, classroom management, educational psychology, and methods for teaching elementary, secondary, and special education. Field experiences and student teaching placements provide hands-on training, emphasizing holistic student development and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Health Professions: Pre-professional tracks include nursing, physician assistant studies, and allied health. Core courses cover anatomy and physiology, microbiology, nutrition, and pathophysiology. The nursing program features clinical rotations, health assessment, pharmacology, and community health nursing, preparing graduates for licensure and compassionate healthcare delivery.
- Programs in English, history, psychology, and sociology include courses on literature analysis, world civilizations, developmental psychology, social research methods, and cultural anthropology. These foster communication skills, cultural awareness, and understanding of human behavior in a global context.
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics: Offerings in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics feature courses like general biology, organic chemistry, calculus, and environmental science. Lab-based learning emphasizes scientific inquiry, data analysis, and applications in fields such as biotechnology and sustainability.
- Religion and Theology: Central to the curriculum, courses include biblical studies, Adventist heritage, Christian ethics, and world religions. These explore scripture interpretation, spiritual formation, and ministry preparation, integrating faith into all academic pursuits.
- Communication and Fine Arts: Courses in journalism, public relations, graphic design, music theory, and studio art cover media ethics, digital storytelling, composition, performance techniques, and visual arts history. Practical projects enhance creative expression and professional portfolios.
- Computing and Technology: Programs focus on computer science, information systems, and cybersecurity with courses in programming languages (Java, Python), database management, web development, and network security, preparing students for tech-driven careers.
With small class sizes and personalized advising, Union College ensures a supportive learning environment. Interdisciplinary options, study abroad opportunities, and service-learning initiatives enrich the educational experience. Graduates emerge as well-rounded professionals committed to service and lifelong learning. The campus also supports general education requirements in writing, quantitative reasoning, physical wellness, and global perspectives, totaling over 120 credit hours for most degrees. This holistic approach distinguishes Union College's offerings, blending academic rigor with spiritual depth to address contemporary challenges.
