BA in Liberal Studies - Education Online Degree Information

	BA in Liberal Studies - Education
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Degree Title:	BA in Liberal Studies - Education
College:	Union Institute & University
Description:	Education Studies is a concentration designed for learners who are not seeking teacher licensure, but who are interested in exploring educational issues from an interdisciplinary liberal arts perspective. Union Institute & University’s BA in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Education encompasses a variety of topics in the social, psychological, political, cultural, and economic dimensions of education. A primary area of focus is the complex relationship between the purposes and effects of schooling. Other significant topics include the relationship among families, communities, and schools; the role of schools in a diverse democracy and effective approaches to teaching and learning in the context of human development. Learners will explore such issues through reading, research, experiential learning, reflection, and critical analysis.

Accreditation:	The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. (?)
Delivery Format:	Online format in Virtual Vermont with primarily asynchronous communication. (?)
Educational Level:	Bachelor (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	You must have a high school degree or GED equivalent.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Address:
440 E. McMillan Street
Cincinnati, OH 45206
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Courses generally offered in 8-week sessions or full semesters, with terms available throughout the calendar year.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer credit from regionally accredited colleges; credit by institutional assessment for law enforcement training; college level examinations; online learning. Maximum combined transfer from all types: 90 semester credits.

Delivery Format: (?)
Asynchronous online learning and faculty-guided independent study.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
PC Recommendations: Pentium 4 or above; 256 megabytes of RAM; 10 gigabyte or greater hard drive; CD-ROM; speakers; headphones; Windows 2003 (or comparable); Microsoft Office XP; anti-viral software; High speed Internet connection.

Geographic Restrictions:
None.

On-Campus Requirement:
No on-campus residency required.

Scholarships Offered:
The UI&U Admissions Office offers scholarships to new learners who show the potential to be excellent students. Scholarship awards range from $250 to $1000 for one year.

Loans Offered:
Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan Program, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program

Registration Details:
Rolling admissions; applications are reviewed as they are received. Response usually within two weeks regarding status. Application includes: application form, essay, official transcripts, phone interview.