Union Institute and University

Advance your career with a master’s degree that’s right for you. Union Institute & University’s dynamic master’s programs are designed to meet your unique learning style and personal schedule. Discover a practical and socially-relevant course of study that will empower you to make meaningful, positive change in your life, your community, and the world. Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Union Institute & University’s doctoral program plays a distinctive role in American higher education. Grounded in humanistic inquiry, the majors within the Ph.D. incorporate developing interdisciplinary fields of study in ways that advance your understanding of ethics, the creative process, and the possibilities of institutional and social change. Union offers a rich academic environment, where you can interact with faculty and fellow students during flexible class times. The Ph.D. degree program utilizes a distributed learning model, which includes the integration of face-to-face and online courses, and monthly meetings with faculty, colleagues, and other professionals.