Union Institue and University

Having decided to investigate Union I & U, can anyone give me guidance on questions to ask re: a Ph.D. in Intersciplinary Arts with an emphasis in Fine Arts Administration and Music Education?

Thanks, Ellen

 

Union's philosophy regarding doctoral education is deeply steeped in interdisciplinarity, which should make it a very receptive environment for your study areas.

Go to http://www.tui.edu/directories/default.asp?strDirectoryType=Faculty&strLink=E.1 to review the many faculty members that might make good Core Faculty advisors for you. Call or e-mail a few and talk about your interests, the Union process, etc. Keep in mind, however, that your Core advisor doesn't have to be an expert in your field of study; his/her primary role is to guide you through your doctoral studies. You will also appoint two adjunct faculty members from outside the Union who will be the experts in your field.

Ask about residency requirements, program elements, scholarly expectations, how to combine your work with your studies, how you might use the degree during and after your program, etc. Union faculty, in my experience, tend to be very open and understanding, used to interacting with working adults.

I'm an active Union learner, almost finished with the program. So keep in mind that I have a favorable view of the school and its programs/methods. Don't forget to talk to people not connected to the Union, especially decision-makers in your profession. Do all you can to make sure whatever degree program you chose, it's right for you. It is a decision you'll live with for a lifetime.

 

First question - What are the fees?

When your recover consciousness ask Rich's questions.

 

Re: Re: Union Institue and University

Union Institute and University is no more or less expensive, generally speaking, than other accredited, short-residency doctoral programs in the U.S. The only reason other countries' programs are so inexpensive is due to governmental underwriting of the cost.

The cost of tuition at UIU approaches US$15,000 per year. Doctoral learners must be in the program a minimum of 2 years, but 3-5 is more typical. Again, compare this to Nova, Argosy, Touro, Fielding, et. al.

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
Derek Bok