Cause Magazine • Special University Supplement
Outstanding Catholic Schools, Colleges and Universities
University of the Incarnate Word
At the University of the the Southern Association of College and Schools. UIW, through its
Incarnate Word you’ll learn from inter- College of Professional Studies, is nationally accredited by the
nationally-recognized faculty who are Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs to offer
leaders in their fields. With these degrees in Business Administration (BBA) and the Master of
inspired thinkers as your guides, you’ll Business Administration (MBA) degree.
be motivated to engage your mind and Other accreditations include the American Music Therapy
explore new ideas. Achieve your goals Association, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and
and experience an atmosphere steeped Programs, the Texas Education Agency, the Commission of
in tradition and committed to academ- Collegiate Nursing Education, the Board of Nurse Examiners for
ic excellence. Students at UIW experi- the State of Texas, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic
ence an education through a global Training Education, the Joint Review Committee on Educational
perspective, while undergoing an Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, and the American
enriching spiritual voyage, all at a great value. UIW believes that Dietetic Association.
providing an affordable education is important. In fact, approximate- The University has also expanded into new population areas,
ly 80 percent of its students receive some type of financial assistance. both in the adult education community and international arena. In
While at UIW, students enjoy a diversified curriculum and 1995, the Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCaP) afforded
may choose from a variety of interesting and challenging majors. In adult learners the opportunity to get a quality education in the
addition to the traditional course offerings, the University also evening at an accelerated pace. In 2000, the University moved its
offers unique programs such as Theatre Arts, Fashion Design, mission and programs to the country of China, and became the first
Computer Graphic Arts, Nuclear Medicine, Nutrition, and American university granted approval by the government of China to
Meteorology; and in May 2006, the Feik School of Pharmacy was offer accredited degrees in mainland China.
established. In all, the University offers more than 70 undergrad- In 2000, UIW also added the
uate and graduate programs. Universe Online, a natural extension
At Incarnate Word, students enjoy small classes and a close net- of the mission and the entrepreneurial
work of family-like relationships between students and professors. direction of the University. By utilizing
With a remarkable student/faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and an average computer mediated learning tech-
class size of 25, students build relationships that extend beyond the niques, the University addresses the
classroom and provide a solid foundation for their future. The pro- changing needs of adult learners.
fessors understand the needs of individual students and are ready to Students can “go to school” at times
help them tackle the issues affecting their community and the world. that fit their schedule. By maintaining
“The Universe is Yours” is not just a motto but a way of life at UIW. educational standards of the traditional programs, Universe Online
Through classroom learning, community service, internships, men- offers nationally accredited programs in a convenient format.
tors, and nurturing faculty-student relationships, UIW is committed Incarnate Word’s primary 154-acre campus is just minutes from
to shaping tomorrow’s leaders. downtown San Antonio in Alamo Heights, one of the most pictur-
UIW is one of the many outgrowths of the original mission that esque parts of the city. UIW’s well tended grounds, trees, blooming
brought the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word to San Antonio flowers, and classic architecture, provide a comfortable environment
in 1869.College classes were added to the curriculum in 1909, and to study, think, and just hang out with friends.
the college was fully accredited by the Association of College and The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution
Secondary Schools in 1925. The graduate division was added in that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in
1950, and the school became co-educational in 1970. In 1996, it the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of
was recognized as a university. In 1998, the University was re- truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
accredited at the baccalaureate and master degree level and approval For more information about the many offerings at University of
was given to offer doctoral degrees by the Commission on Colleges of Incarnate Word, please visit
www.uiw.edu
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