Other options such as approved telecourses and correspondence courses also are available. The Union Institute offers individualized bachelor's degree programs, including credit for prior learning, tutorials, and customized learning. The school also offers a unique interdisciplinary Ph.D. program that can be customized for any subject. A learner-centered model allows each doctoral candidate to be instrumental in determining the specific focus, method, documentation and demonstration of learning. The Graduate Program allows adults with families and careers to earn the Master of Arts degree with concentrations in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Students design their own program of study under the guidance of experienced faculty advisors.
These individualized studies build on academic, work and life experiences.