Union University

Hendersonville

Union University Hendersonville

Nashville Education Center

Union University offers adults in the Nashville area the opportunity to pursue graduate degrees, undergraduate degrees and professional development from a University that is nationally recognized for integrating top-tier academics and Christian faith.

Union University Hendersonville offers graduate degrees in Education, Nursing and Christian Studies. Adults wanting to complete an undergraduate degree have several options, whether they have earned college credit previously or not.

Information Sessions

The first Tuesday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., Union University Hendersonville hosts an Open House. Faculty and staff are available to answer questions about degree and career options.

Programs of Study

Education  |  Nursing
Organizational Leadership  |  Theology and Missions


Education

The mission of the School of Education is to prepare educators of character and competence who reflect Christ as they serve and lead in their schools and communities.


Nursing

Union's nursing graduates gain significant mentoring from the faculty in the classroom, clinical settings, on the mission field and a state-of-the art simulation environment.


Organizational Leadership

Adults with at least two years of college credit can complete their bachelor's degree in as little as 18 months with this specially designed degree program. Classes meet one night a week.


Theology and Missions

Rigorous academics, skill in teaching and attention to students as individuals are integrated with deep devotion to Christ and His Church and a commitment to reaching the nations with the Gospel.


Leadership Academy

The Leadership Academy at Union University Hendersonville is an ongoing program designed for teachers and administrators in Sumner County schools. All participants receive professional in-service credit and may apply for three hours of graduate-level credit from Union for completing the program. READ MORE

Union University Hendersonville held the final session of its most recent Leadership Academy on Nov. 1, with class and team activities and an awards luncheon for participants. SEE PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK

The event featured Emily Barton, assistant commissioner for curriculum and instruction at the Tennessee Department of Education, Del Phillips, director of schools for Sumner County, and Ted Wise, chairman of the Sumner County School Board.


Recent News

Union University Hendersonville admits next Leadership Academy class

May 21, 2013 – Union University Hendersonville has admitted 40 individuals for its next installment of Leadership Academy, which will begin in June.

“We try to identify a pipeline to produce new leaders -- teachers who want to become leaders -- and then to enhance the skills of the leaders that are currently in our local schools,” said Charles Lea, executive director of Union University Hendersonville. READ MORE

Karen and Keith Singer prepare for the graduation ceremony Dec. 15 where they each received graduate degrees from Union University. (Photo by Morris Abernathy) Mt. Juliet husband and wife graduate together from Union University

Dec. 20, 2012 – For the past several months, Keith and Karen Singer of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., have known the meaning of “busy” -- four kids, full-time jobs, and each of them working on graduate degrees at Union University in Hendersonville.

On Dec. 15, the Singers each accomplished a significant goal with the completion of their degrees. They graduated together during the fall commencement service at West Jackson Baptist Church in Jackson, Tenn. READ MORE


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Quick Links

Hendersonville Campus
Administration Contacts
  • Charles Lea
    Executive Director of the Hendersonville Campus
    Phone: 615-447-2501
    E-mail: clea@uu.edu
  • Robin Lawson
    Administrative Secretary
    Phone: 615-447-2506
    E-mail: rlawson@uu.edu
Undergraduate Degrees for Adults
Graduate Degrees
Course Schedules
Student Resources
Hendersonville Resources

Calendar

May 23 - M.Ed. New Cohort Orientation
  • 5 p.m., Room 132
June 1 - M.A.Ed. 2013 Entry
  • The 2013 entry for the M.A.Ed. will be this June. Classes are conveniently scheduled for working adults. For more information about the M.A.Ed. degree program, call 615.447.2506 or visit uu.edu/maed.
June 3-5 - Leadership Academy: Teacher Leader Institute
  • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Academic Commons and Room 121. Union will welcome 17 new participants.
June 4 - Information Session
  • 5:30 p.m. Have you thought about finishing your degree? Earning a graduate degree? Attend the June information session to get answers to your questions about applications, financial aid and career advancement.
June 12-13 - Common Core Workshop for Teachers
  • 8:15 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
    Elementary Math and English Language Arts
  • This two-day workshop will focus on key differences between Common Core Standards and State Standards. It will include implementation planning, instructional strategies and performance tasks. Examples of lesson plans, tasks and formative assessment strategies will be provided. Participants will participate in hands-on learning activities to develop a deeper understanding of the Common Core. This workshop is free for Tennessee educators. Continental breakfast, lunch, materials and door prizes are included.
  • For K-6 elementary teachers, school leadership teams, administrators
  • Presenters
    Frances Gary and Karen Jarratt, Tennessee Department Common Core Coaches
  • Registration
    (Deadline: Friday, June 7)
    To register, email lcash@uu.edu or call 615.447.2505.
June 17-19 - Leadership Academy:
Aspiring Leaders Institute
  • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Academic Commons and Room 121. Union will welcome 20 new participants.
July 23 - Lunch and Learn: 25 Smartphone Apps to Improve Your Productivity
  • Noon - 1:15 p.m.
  • 25 Smartphone Apps to improve your productivity on the go. Learn how to communicate easier, shop smarter and tame your social media habit. Make your smartphone work for you!
  • Advanced Tickets: $15 (includes lunch)
  • At the Door: $10 (presentation only)
  • learn more | register now

Locations

Hendersonville Campus Jackson Campus Germantown Campus