Adult students matter at Union University. We understand the unique challenges you face balancing school with work and family responsibilities. The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership (BSOL) program is designed to help working adults complete their degree in as little as 18 months.
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Have little or no prior college credits toward earning your degree? Check out our Associate Degree.
As a busy adult, you'll appreciate your degree at Union. Classes are completely online and resources are available to fully support you in pursing your degree. Union offers a comprehensive electronic database through it's Library, free tutoring services and a Writing Center designed to help all students succeed.
"I was fortunate to secure a position with Wal Mart immediately following my graduation from SOAPS. My advisor told me about the position and encouraged me to apply. Now, I've been promoted to market level and help run 14 stores training professionals. I attribute my success to the BSOL program and the knowledge I received from Union."
Elijah Shelton
Organizational Leadership
Class of 2019
Seasoned educators and industry professionals teach the BSOL classes. Students enjoy creative and interactive instruction, case studies, group projects and discussion forums. Flexible schedules and the eight-week courses are designed with the student in mind so you can graduate in as little as 18 months.
"You're never too old to be what you could've been."
Maxcine Heaston
Organizational Leadership
Class of 2017
Skilled people are key to cybersecurity. Join us this fall as we launch The School of Adult and Professional Studies (SOAPS) new concentration, Cybersecurity Management. In SOAPS, we realize that the focus on building strong cybersecurity starts at the top and with our new concentration, you will be prepared to lead in this new arena. Organizations across the United States are looking to recruit and retain talent to meet their cybersecurity needs, and specifically people with credentials in cybersecurity.
According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects cybersecurity jobs will grow by 32% from 2022 to 2032, equating to 16,800 annual job openings! You do not want to be left behind in the job market, so contact us today to inquire about our new concentration, Cybersecurity Management in The School of Adult & Professional Studies.
New Cybersecurity courses offered:
Learn from certified professionals with years of experience in this area. Here are features on a couple of our instructors:
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Willie GeorgeHave little or no prior college credits toward earning your degree? Check out our Associate Program
Union University is nationally recognized for academic excellence. It is also affordable, making a degree from Union achievable for adult students. You might be surprised at the financial aid that is available to qualified students.
Per semester hour charges for courses for 2025-2026: $400 per credit hour plus a $33 per credit hour student service fee. Estimated Financial Aid Budget
Union offers discounted tuition rates for adult students that are competitive with most local colleges. You are eligible to apply for state and federal grants and student loans, and you are encouraged to apply for federal financial aid as soon as possible. Contact one of our Marketing/Enrollment professionals for personal guidance.
The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership (BSOL) is a degree-completion program designed to meet the needs of working adults. The program is for adults who have an associate degree or at least 60 hours of earned college credit. The rotation of classes allows for degree completion in as little as 18 months.
Your success is our number one priority and our advisors work with you to develop a plan that will help you make progress towards your goal, while balancing life's demands.
Union recognizes that education is not limited to the classroom, and students in SOAPS programs may earn credit for college courses through prior learning. Advisors work closely with you to determine if your military training, professional certifications, and work and volunteer experiences may translate into college credit. Union University is in partnership with an approved organization, CAEL, to allow you the privilege and the platform to gain college credit for previous non-classroom learning experiences. You may also earn college credit through other nontraditional options including CLEP and DANTES testing. Ask your Marketing/Enrollment professional at the campus of your choice for more details.
The BSOL program is ideal for adults who want to work at an accelerated pace and completely online to complete their bachelor's degree. Criteria for acceptance include:
This program is delivered fully online.
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