UU GRADUATES BENEFIT FROM AGREEMENT THAT SHORTENS SEBTS M.DIV. PROGRAM

A new partnership between Union University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary will allow graduates of Union University to complete an advanced Master of Divinity degree in less time.

Graduates with credits from Union’s School of Theology and Missions can be admitted to Southeastern’s Master of Divinity program and receive as many as 27 hours toward that degree. The partnership could reduce the duration of the degree program by almost a year for Union graduates.

Union’s School of Theology and Missions offers majors in biblical studies, biblical languages, Christian ministry and missions, philosophy and theological studies.

UNION’S SCHOOL OF EDUCATION RECEIVES HIGH SCORE ON STATE REPORT CARD

Union University’s School of Education received excellent ratings on the effectiveness of teacher training programs from the 2022 Educator Preparation Program Report Card, published by the Tennessee State Board of Education.

The UU School of Education candidates achieved a 90.5 percent pass rate for literacy assessment. In addition to this, Union received higher-than-average placement rates and retention rates of other Tennessee public schools, and Union’s candidate assessment rating exceeded expectations, demonstrating pass rates above the state averages in all categories.

In the area of candidate profile, Union University’s percentage of racially diverse completers was 12.9 percent above the state average.

“We are blessed to have dedicated students, faculty and local education partners who work hard to support these students in their preparation,” said Mandy Cates, director of accreditation and assessment at Union’s School of Education. “It is wonderful to see this hard work represented publicly among our educator preparation program colleagues.”

The Tennessee State Board of Education report card is designed to give educator preparation programs information they can use to improve effectiveness by rating the program’s overall performance across three scored domains: candidate profile, employment and provider impact.