Is Distance Learning The Right Fit For You?

Located in North Miami Beach, Union Institute & University’s Florida Academic Center has been educating South Florida professionals for more than 20 years. Currently, more than 300 learners are enrolled in our programs. As a result of Union’s flexible programs, students earning their degrees from our Florida Center are able to return to school and still maintain their full-time careers.

The students’ classroom is wherever they are, incorporating their job experiences throughout their studies. Communication between students and instructors takes place by phone, email, chat-rooms, or face-to-face – when and where it’s mutually convenient. At Union Institute & University’s College of Undergraduate Studies, people study subjects that genuinely interest them. The learning model was designed to allow people to integrate their academic studies in balance with their personal and professional demands in pursuit of their own individual goals.

According to Dr. Marie Bogat, Academic Center’s Dean, “having a degree plan that is well-outlined and tailored to the student’s personal life can accelerate the degree completion, taking full advantage of previous life experience, past coursework, and current classes.” Courses are year-round – the program will never be interrupted by professional and personal situations, such as, temporary job-assignments out of town, family illnesses, or job changes/relocations.

“People can take better advantage of the tuition reimbursement benefits from employers, in addition to the eligibility to apply for better jobs during their careers,” said Louyse Ardale, Financial Aid Counselor.

Dr. Marie Bogat (far right), Dean of Union Institute & University’s Florida Academic Center with part of her faculty and staff.

The entire program is adult learner-centered, where you can be a part of a community of adult students who are there to learn, be supportive, be respectful, and also understanding of your future goals and interests. Faculty and students come from diverse professional backgrounds, which benefit all, from the guidance and mentorship of a faculty advisor to the support of our dedicated staff. Learners enjoy access to a variety of on-line research databases and reference assistance making it easy to plan and execute your individualized studies.

Union Institute & University offers B.A., B.S., M.A., M.Ed., M.F.A, and Ph.D. Degree Programs with major areas of studies in Psychology, Social Work, Addictions Counseling, Healthcare Administration, Business & Public Administration, Criminal Justice, and Education among the most popular in Florida. Many more other concentrations are available.

For additional information contact the Office of Admissions at (305) 653-7141 or (800) 486-7141 ext. 2130 or visit the academic center located at 16853 NE 2nd Avenue #102, North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 (just three blocks east of Parkway Regional Hospital).