Take Union courses online this summer

Are you a Union student or high school student?

The registration process and available courses are different if you're a Union student or a high school student. Click your link to go straight to the right information.

High school students

Get a head start on college and take 1/2 price classes this summer

You can earn college credit this summer with a variety of in-person and online summer courses — and spend less!

Requirements

If you are completing your junior year of high school, you are eligible to take one course. If you are completing your senior year of high school, you are eligible to take up to two courses. Here are the course requirements

  • Submit your transcript (including GPA) signed by your principal (or parent if homeschooled).
  • Juniors must have a 3.5 GPA and seniors must have a 3.0 GPA.
  • Submit the completed Advanced Enrollment Summer form (see below).

How to register

To register, download and fill out the Advanced Enrollment Summer form. Be sure to fill it out completely and get the appropriate signatures. Send the form and your transcript to records@ucollege.edu

If you have questions, please contact the Records Office at:

Phone: 402.486.2529
Email: records@ucollege.edu
Web: ucollege.edu/records-office

How to pay

There are three ways to pay for dual-credit high school courses. Click on one below for additional instructions.

Cash

Payment may be made by cash at the Records Office located in the Everett Dick Administration Building, Room 507.

Credit Card

Payment may be made by credit card at ucollege.edu/pay

  • For “Select One,” click the drop-down box and choose “Student Account Payment (Family Contribution)”
  • Enter the amount
  • Enter the student’s UC-ID
  • Type in the student’s last name
  • Click “Search” to verify the student’s information
  • Click “Continue to Authorize.Net”
  • Then, you’ll be able to enter payment and billing information
  • Click “Pay Now”
 

Check

Checks may be mailed to:

Union College Records Office
3800 S. 48th Street
Lincoln, NE. 68506

Checks may also be delivered in person to the Records Office located in the Everett Dick Administration Building, Room 507.

NOTE: All checks must be made out to Union College with the note: Dual credit, [student's UC-ID] (example: Dual credit, #111111).

Available courses

Start May 8

Christian Beliefs - RELT 141 (in person)

Surveys fundamental Biblical doctrines of the Christian Church from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective.

Meets May 8 - 19

  • Monday - Friday
  • 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Taught by Dr. Pierre Steenberg

Ancient Western Literature - LITR 231 (online — asynchronous)

A chronological approach to major works of literature influencing Western culture from majorgenres. The course covers the ancient Greek and Roman worlds through the Renaissance. Achief aim is the appreciation and enjoyment of various cultures. 

May 8 - June 9

Taught by Dr. Deanne Sparks

 

Jesus and the Gospels - RELB 255 (online — asynchronous)

A study of the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus, with applications for daily living, based upon an inductive study of the four gospels.

May 8 - May 26

 

Writing for General Audiences - ENGL 110 (online — synchronous)

The writing of clear, concise and well-developed exposition. All aspects of the writing process, including generating ideas, selecting a topic, drafting, offering peer feedback, revising, editing, proofreading, formatting, and presenting the final product; all with an intended audience in mind. Critical thinking and reading, evaluating models for writing, and composing and editing skills are emphasized.

May 8 - May 26

  • Monday - Friday
  • 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Taught by Jason Gildow

 

Start June 1

Intro to Psychology - PSYC 105 (online — asynchronous)

Explores the science of psychology, its theories, basic concepts, and research methods. Students are introduced to the major subfields in psychology.

June 1 - July 27

Taught by Melanie Gabbert.

 

Developmental Psychology - PSYC 215 (online — asynchronous)

Studies the physical, emotional, cognitive and psycho-social development through each of the life stages, prenatal through old age.

June 1 - July 27

Taught by Melanie Gabbert. 

Public Speaking - COMM 105 (online — asynchronous)

Combines basic theories of public speaking, listening, and interpersonal communication with actual speaking experiences in the classroom.

June 1 - July 1

Taught by Dr. Seth Pierce. 

Start June 26

The Modern World - HIST 157 (online — asynchronous)

Formerly known as "The West in the World," this course is an introductory survey of the world since 1500, focusing on the emergence and globalization of modern western power around the north Atlantic. Students will also practice critically thinking about historical context, interpret primary sources, and consider how the past can be used in service of the present. 

June 26 - July 14

  • Monday - Friday
  • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Taught by Dr. Benjamin Tyner.

 

Union students

Pay half price for summer classes

Union offers a variety of classes this summer — in person, online and through our partner Acadeum. Click the class name below to see a description, meeting time, professor and registration instructions.

Note: online synchronous courses meet online at a regular class time and online asynchronous courses do not have a regular meeting time.

Start May 8

Microbiology - BIOL 205 (in person)

Prerequisite: [BIOL 112 and CHEM 104 (minimum grade of C)] or [BIOL 200 and CHEM 151 (minimum grade of C)]

A survey of major groups of microbes with relationships to health and disease. Basic principles of microbial nutrition, metabolism, genetics, ecology, microbial control and microbe-humaninteractions are also considered. The laboratory introduces a variety of procedures, including asepsis, culture, isolation and identification of microorganisms, especially bacteria.

May 8 - 26

  • Monday - Friday
  • Lecture: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Lab: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Taught by Dr. Salvador Moguel.

Register through Self-Service.

General Chemistry II - CHEM 152 (in person)

Prerequisite: CHEM 151 (minimum grade of C)

A continuation of CHEM 151. Topics include intermolecular forces, crystal structure, solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, reaction thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry.

May 8 - June 2

Lecture

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Lab

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
  • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Taught by Dr. Richard Clark.

Register through Self-Service.

Christian Beliefs - RELT 141 (in person)

Surveys fundamental Biblical doctrines of the Christian Church from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective.

Meets May 8 - 19

  • Monday - Friday
  • 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Taught by Dr. Pierre Steenberg

Register through Self-Service.

Christian Ethics - RELT 305 (in person)

An introduction to the systems and methods used in making ethical decisions viewed from the perspective of the Christian faith. Discusses questions of current interest in the area of personal and social ethics.

Meets May 8-19

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Taught by Dr. Benjamin Holdsworth

 Register through Self-Service.

Prophetic Guidance in Advent Movements - RELT 455 (in person)

Study of the gift of prophecy as a method of divine communication. Special attention is given to the life and writings of Ellen G. White.

Meets May 8-19

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Taught by Dr. Thomas Toews.

Register through Self-Service.

Ancient Western Literature - LITR 231 (online — asynchronous)

A chronological approach to major works of literature influencing Western culture from majorgenres. The course covers the ancient Greek and Roman worlds through the Renaissance. Achief aim is the appreciation and enjoyment of various cultures. 

May 8 - June 9

Taught by Dr. Deanne Sparks.

 Register through Self-Service.

College Algebra - MAT 151 (online — asynchronous)

This course is offered through a partnership with Acadeum.

Topics include solving higher order polynomial and rational equations and inequalities, logarithmic as well as exponential equations. Graphs and zeros of functions, operations on functions, graph transformations, graphing and understanding the properties of polynomial, rational, inverse, logarithmic and exponential functions.

May 8 - July 2

Taught by Saint Leo University.

Register for Acadeum classes here.

Elementary Statistics and Probability - MATH 221 (online — synchronous)

A chronological approach to major works of literature influencing Western culture from majorgenres. The course covers the ancient Greek and Roman worlds through the Renaissance. Achief aim is the appreciation and enjoyment of various cultures. 

May 8 - May 26

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Taught by Dr. Ken Osborn

Register through Self-Service. 

Giants of the Arts - HUM 110 (online — asynchronous)

This course is offered through a partnership with Acadeum.

Giants of the Arts will examine a select group of artists who, through the test of time, have been recognized as true masters; whose works advanced their art form(s), who became a significant influence within their field(s), and who continue to influence contemporary artists today.  Students will examine how these artists used the components of their art form(s), why these artists are considered “great,” what their greatest contributions are to our society, and how these artists affect our artists today.  Students will also consider the qualities of “masterful” creative endeavors.  Students will examine how myth, morality and other themes are expressed in the arts.  With this foundation, students will then be challenged to immerse themselves intellectually and emotionally in the arts, express how the art affects them, and contemplate how the artists’ gifts to our world improve and deepen our lives.  

May 8 - July 2

Taught by St. Leo University.

Register for Acadeum classes here.

Jesus and the Gospels - RELB 255 (online — asynchronous)

A study of the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus, with applications for daily living, based upon an inductive study of the four gospels.

May 8 - May 26

Register through Self-Service. 

Writing for General Audiences - ENGL 110 (online — synchronous)

The writing of clear, concise and well-developed exposition. All aspects of the writing process, including generating ideas, selecting a topic, drafting, offering peer feedback, revising, editing, proofreading, formatting, and presenting the final product; all with an intended audience in mind. Critical thinking and reading, evaluating models for writing, and composing and editing skills are emphasized.

May 8 - May 26

  • Monday - Friday
  • 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Taught by Jason Gildow.

 Register through Self-Service.

Writing for Scholarly Audiences - ENGL 212 (online — asynchronous)

Prerequisite: Writing for General Audiences (minimum grade of C)

The rigorous application of rhetorical principles to further expository and persuasive writing and sharpening of skills in general research writing. Readings, class discussions, and assignments foster critical thinking skills (including the recognition of logical fallacies) and acquaint students with scholarly language, as well as related expectations of academic audiences. Includes instruction in information literacy as well as various styles of documentation, among them APA, CMS/Turabian, and MLA. The course culminates in a substantial argumentative paper driven by a research question and supported with primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.

May 8 - May 26

Taught by Dr. Jill Morstad

Register through Self-Service. 

Start May 15

Biochemistry - BIOL/CHEM 440 (in person)

Prerequisite: BIOL 200 (minimum grade of C) and CHEM 212 (minimum grade of C)

A study of the chemical properties and biological functions of amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, and lipids. Covers metabolism including glycolysis, Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. The laboratory includes basic techniques and instruments used for biochemical research and biotechnology. One laboratory per week.

May 15 - June 9

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Taught by Dr. Carrie Wolfe

Register through Self-Service.

Start June 1

Intro to Psychology - PSYC 105 (online — asynchronous)

Explores the science of psychology, its theories, basic concepts, and research methods. Students are introduced to the major subfields in psychology.

June 1 - July 27

Taught by Melanie Gabbert.

Register through Self-Service.

 

Developmental Psychology - PSYC 215 (online — asynchronous)

Studies the physical, emotional, cognitive and psycho-social development through each of the life stages, prenatal through old age.

June 1 - July 27

Taught by Melanie Gabbert. 

Register through Self-Service.

Public Speaking - COMM 105 (online — asynchronous)

Combines basic theories of public speaking, listening, and interpersonal communication with actual speaking experiences in the classroom.

June 1 - July 1

Taught by Dr. Seth Pierce. 

Register through Self-Service.

Start June 5

Art Appreciation - ART 100 (online — asynchronous)

This course is taught through Acadeum.

This survey course explores visual art forms and their cultural relationships across history. With an emphasis on the foundations of visual art, students develop an awareness and appreciation for the history, function, techniques, and purposes surrounding visual art. Students will gain an understanding of visual vocabulary in an effort to describe, analyze, and interpret art against its political, social, and cultural backdrops.

June 5 - July 8

Taught by McKendree University.

Register for Acadeum courses here.

Start June 26

The Modern World - HIST 157 (online — asynchronous)

Formerly known as "The West in the World," this course is an introductory survey of the world since 1500, focusing on the emergence and globalization of modern western power around the north Atlantic. Students will also practice critically thinking about historical context, interpret primary sources, and consider how the past can be used in service of the present. 

June 26 - July 14

  • Monday - Friday
  • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Taught by Dr. Benjamin Tyner.

Register through Self-Service.