Fields of study
Union College offers more than 50 majors, minors and emphases in 27 fields of study. Hover over the name of field to find out more.
For a complete catalogue of programs, classes and requirements, see the college bulletin (PDF).
Art
Offered by the Division of Fine Arts.
Potential careers
- Art teacher
- Designer
- Illustrator
- Photographer
- Art critic/reporter
- Artist
- Cartoonist
- Curator
Biology
Offered by the Division of Science and Mathematics.
Potential careers
- Medical doctor
- Dentist
- Research scientist
- Research technician
- Chemical laboratory technician
- Clinical laboratory scientist
- Science teacher
- Lab technologist
- Laboratory supervisor
- Medical assistant
Biomedical Science
Offered by the Division of Science and Mathematics.
Potential careers
- Medical doctor
- Dentist
- Veterinarian
- Optometrist
- Physician Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Pharmacist
- Chiropractor
- Biomedical Engineer
- Geneticist
- Epidemiologist
- Bacteriologist
- Audiologist
- Crime lab technician
- Biological technician
Majors (progress guides)
- Pre-Med/Pre-Dent Track, Business Supporting Area (B.S.)
Business
Offered by the Division of Business and Computer Science.
Potential careers
- Retail Manager
- Accountant
- General manager
- Insurance sales agent
- Banking
- Hospital administration
- Business owner
- Marketing
- Financial examiner
- Sports agent
Chemistry
Offered by the Division of Science and Mathematics.
Potential careers
- Science teacher
- Lab technician
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Chemist
- Forensic scientist
- Pharmacist
- Laboratory scientist
- Research scientist
Communication
Offered by the Division of Humanities.
Potential careers
- Public relations
- Journalist
- Advertising
- Speech writer
- Broadcaster
- Technical writer
- Web content manager
- Event planner
- Videographer
Computing
Offered by the Division of Business and Computer Science.
Potential careers
- Network administrator
- Database administrator
- Software designer
- Web developer
- Computer repair
- Tech support
- Sales
- Customer service
- Software developer
- Programmer analyst
- Technical writer
Education
Offered by the Division of Human Development.
- Physics Education (B.S.)
- Physical Education (B.S.)
- Religious Education(B.S.)
- Social Science Education (B.S.)
- English as a Second Language Endorsement for Education (B.S.)
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- High school teacher
- Elementary teacher
- School counselor
- School librarian
- Coach
- Principal
- Special education specialist
- Curriculum designer
- English language instructor
Potential careers
Majors (progress guides)
- Business Education (B.S.)
- Elementary Education (B.S.)
- Art Education K-12 (B.S.)
- Biology Education (B.S.)
- Chemistry Education (B.S.)
- English Education (B.S.)
- History Education (B.S.)
- Information Technology Education (B.S.)
- Language Arts Education (B.S.)
- Math Education (B.S.)
- Music Education, Instrumental K-12 (B.S.)
- Music Education, Vocal K-12 (B.S.)
- Natural Science Education, Biology (B.S.)
- Natural Science Education, Chemistry (B.S.)
- Natural Science Education, Physics (B.S.)
Engineering
Offered by the Division of Science and Mathematics.
The engineering program is designed to earn an associate's at Union before continuing in a bachelor's program elsewhere.
Potential careers
- Aerospace engineer
- Civil engineer
- Drafter
- Electrical engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Surveying technician
Majors (progress guides)
- Engineering (A.S.)
English
Offered by the Division of Humanities.
Potential careers
- Editor
- Web content manager
- Copywriter
- Publisher
- Writer
- English teacher
- Advertising
- Lawyer
- Proofreader
- Critic
- Public relations
- Technical writer
English Language
Offered by the Division of Humanities.
Potential careers
- English language teacher
- Translator
- Curriculum designer
Majors (progress guides)
- English for Academic Purposes (A.S.)
Graphic Design
Offered by the Division of Fine Arts.
Potential careers
- Graphic designer
- Web designer
- Creative director
- Broadcast designer
- Illustrator
- Visual journalist
- Multimedia developer
- Photographer
- Software interface designer
- Layout editor
Health and Human Performance
Offered by the Division of Emergency Management and Exercise Science.
Potential careers
- Physical therapist
- Corporate wellness consultant
- Strength and conditioning specialist
- PE teacher
- Chiropractor
- Coach
- Personal trainer
- Athletic trainer
- Exercise physiologist
- Athletic director
- Occupational therapist
History
Offered by the Division of Humanities.
Potential careers
- Lawyer
- History teacher
- Legal assistant
- Curator
Majors (progress guides)
- History (B.A.)
Institutional Development
Offered by the Division of Humanities.
Potential careers
- Fundraiser
- Marketer
- Alumni director
- Event planner
Majors (progress guides)
- Institutional Development (B.S.)
International Rescue and Relief
Offered by the Division of Emergency Management and Exercise Science.
Potential careers
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Paramedic
- Missionary
- Firefighter
- Humanitarian relief
- Physical therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Public health
- Search and rescue
International Studies
Offered by the Division of Humanities.
Potential careers
- Diplomat
- Foreign service official
- Humanitarian relief worker
- Researcher
- International Relations Specialist
- International Lawyer
Math
Offered by the Division of Science and Mathematics.
Potential careers
- Mathematician
- Math teacher
- Statistician
- Financial Analyst
- Actuary
- Cryptographer
Modern Languages
Offered by the Division of Humanities.
Potential careers
- Language teacher
- Translator
- Linguist
- International business
- International relations
- International journalist
- International development
Majors (B.A. offered by Adventist Colleges Abroad)
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
- Russian
Music
Offered by the Division of Fine Arts.
Potential careers
- Choir director
- Band director
- Composer
- Musician
- Private lesson teacher
- Arranger
Nursing
Offered by the Division of Nursing.
Potential careers
- Traveling nurse
- School nurse
- Nurse practitioner
- Nurse anesthetist
- Pediatric nurse
- Nurse educator
Majors (progress guides)
- Nursing (B.S.N.)
Physician Assistant Studies
Offered by the Division of Physician Assistant Studies.
Potential careers
- Clinic PA
- Surgery PA
- Emergency medicine PA
- Occupational medicine PA
Physics
Offered by the Division of Science and Mathematics.
Potential careers
- Physics teacher
- Laboratory technician
- Meteorologist
- Engineer
- Computer programmer
Pre-Allied Health
Offered by the Division of Science and Mathematics.
Potential careers
- Physical therapist
- Chiropractor
- Radiologist
- Occupational therapist
- Nutritionist
Majors (progress guides)
- Pre-Allied Health (A.S.)
Psychology
Offered by the Division of Human Development.
Potential careers
- Clinical psychologist
- Developmental psychologist
- Counselor
- Educational psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Businessman
Majors (progress guides)
- Psychology (B.S.)
Religion
Offered by the Division of Religion.
Potential careers
- Religion teacher
- Pastor
- Christian counselor
- Biblical scholar
- Bible worker
- Colporteur
- Chaplain
Social Science
Offered by the Division of Humanities.
Potential careers
- Paralegal
- Service manager
- Legal assistant
- Correction officer
- Consultant
Majors (progress guides)
- Social Sciences (B.A.)
Social Work
Offered by the Division of Human Development.
Potential careers
- Social work researcher
- Psychiatric
- Clinical social worker
- Child life specialist
Majors (progress guides)
- Social Work (B.S.W.)