Lifelong Learning at UI&U

Lifelong Learning Contact Information

Learning for life. If you are reading this web page, you, like us, believe in lifelong learning. Whether you are seeking continuing education for professional development, online certificate programs, community based workshops, or employer based educational services, Lifelong Learning at Union Institute & University offers educational options and opportunities to meet many learning needs.

Center for Workplace Advancement
We can provide courses at employer sites throughout the state of Vermont and in the Cincinnati, Ohio regional area to support career development and build employee skills.

Continuing Education, Courses & Certificates
Online or on-ground courses and certificate programs for professional development, licensure requirements or enjoyment, offering college credits for undergraduate or graduate courses, CEU credits or no credit. See descriptions to learn more.

Educators
Expand your skills, meet CEU requirements, or become a teacher for the first time!

• Independent study options for teachers - contact LifelongLearning@myunion.edu to learn how you can work with our faculty to design your own distance learning course.
• Professional Preparation Courses for Teachers
  • On-ground courses in Miami, FL
  • Courses may lead to the Florida Professional Education Certification.
  • Curriculum fulfills the requirements set forth by the State of Florida Department of Education.
• Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Training
  • On-ground courses in Vermont.
  • For those who have already completed a bachelor's degree, become a teacher with this certificate.
  • Vermont has reciprocal agreements with 48 states

General Studies

• Current Courses - Each semester, UI&U offers a wide array of online college courses that are available for the non-degree seeking student. Check here for examples of current courses and contact us for more information.
• Independent Studies - Need a course as prerequisite to enroll in a degree program, maintain a professional license, advance your career, or explore a personal interest? With the guidance of an experienced Union Institute & University faculty mentor, students have the option of custom designing an Independent Study for undergraduate or graduate academic credit. Throughout the study, students enjoy one-to-one interaction with their faculty mentor.

Health Services

• Certificate in Health Education, proposed for fall of 2012. Expand your skills to better serve the community as a Health Educator, through graduate courses that follow the requirements for the nationally recognized credential, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

Mental Health Professionals

• Expand your area of expertise and, for some fields, learn while achieving CE credits. Offerings include "Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy" for prevention of stress, depression and anxiety, and "The Role of Assessment in Evidence-Based Practice of Psychology" for practitioners and "Use of the Enneagram", an assessment tool that examines internal drivers of behaviors.

Non-Profit Professionals

• On-ground offerings in Cincinnati for Non-Profit staff, executives and board members, including volunteer management courses.

Sponsor Designed Learning
For professional development associations and employer training programs, we can assess your courses for academic credit, working closely with you to determine if your programs meet rigorous, accreditation standards.