Accreditation

Union Adventist University, formerly known as Union College, is accredited by:


The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  • 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
  • Chicago, IL 60604-1413
  • 800.621.7440

Discipline-specific accrediting bodies:

Education

The baccalaureate degree in education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP):

1140 19th St., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
202.223.0077

State of Nebraska licensure requirements can be found here. Learn about licensure in other states here.

Field endorsements
  • Elementary Education
  • Language Arts Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Science Education
  • Social Science Education
Subject Endorsements
  • Secondary English education
  • Vocal music education for K-12
  • Biology Education
  • Chemistry Education
  • History Education
  • Religious Education
Praxis II pass rates:

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Call for third-party comments for CAEP accreditation

The Education Program at Union Adventist University is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on October 14-16. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the party's relationship to the provider (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates).

We invite you to submit written testimony to:

CAEP
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Or by email to: callforcomments@caepnet.org

Such comments must be within the specified period and based on the core tenets of CAEP accreditation standards of excellence, which recognize that:

  • In CAEP's performance-based system, accreditation is based on evidence that demonstrates that teacher candidates know the subject matter and can teach it effectively so that students learn. In the CAEP system, EPPs must prove that candidates can connect theory to practice and be effective in an actual P-12 classroom.
  • A professional education provider that is accredited by CAEP is expected to be involved in ongoing planning and evaluation; engaged in continuous assessment and development; ensure that faculty and programs reflect new knowledge, practice, and technologies; and be involved in continuous development in response to the evolving world of education and educational reform.
  • Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the respondent's relationship, if any, to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates). Copies of all correspondence received will be sent to the university for comment prior to the review.

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician component of the IRR program has separate licensure requirements. State of Nebraska licensure requirements for EMT’s can be found here. Learn about EMT licensure in other states.

Nursing

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Union Adventist University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

State of Nebraska licensure requirements can be found here. Learn about Nursing licensure in other states.

NCLEX-RN first-time pass rates:

2017: 91.18% | 2018: 100% | 2019: 96.97% | 2020: 100% | 2021: 97.5%

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The associate-degree-level occupational therapy assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929 

(301) 652-AOTA
www.acoteonline.org

Learn about OTA licensure.

Physician Assistant Studies

The master's degree in physician assistant studies at Union Adventist University is accredited by:

The PA program is also an active member of the Physican Assistant Education Association (PAEA). See State of Nebraska licensure requirements here. Learn about PA licensure in other states.

Click here to learn more about the PA program's accreditation status or view PANCE results.

Social Work

The baccalaureate degree in social work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Contact CSWE:
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.519.2066

Union Adventist University is a member of ...

  • American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
  • American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing
  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • American Library Information Cooperative
  • Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Nebraska
  • Physician Assistant Education Association
  • National Collegiate Honors Council
  • National Council on Social Work Education
  • OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Incorporated
  • Nebraska Academy of Sciences
  • Nebraska Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
  • Nebraska Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
  • Nebraska Association of Student Financial Aid
  • Nebraska Council on Teacher Education
  • Nebraska Independent College Foundation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
  • United States Gymnastics Federation
  • Upper Midwest Honors Council

Union Adventist University is approved by ...

Nebraska Department of Education

Nebraska State Board of Nursing