University of the Incarnate Word

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2015 3:27 PM
    Message # 3593894
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    University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas was founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.  Today, UIW is a Hispanic-Serving Institution under federal guidelines.  It’s the largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth-largest private university in the state. The enrollment reflects the diversity of South Texas, as more than 60 percent of the students are from racial or ethnic minority groups.

    UIW offers 80 undergraduate and graduate fields of study, including the Ph.D. in Education and doctoral degrees in pharmacy (Pharm.D.), optometry (OD), nursing practice (DNP), physical therapy (DPT) and business administration (DBA). UIW is one of twenty universities in the U.S. with an optometry program, while the pharmacy school is the only one in Texas at a private university. UIW is accredited to award baccalaureate and graduate degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

    With a student-to-faculty classroom ratio of 14:1, UIW is a wireless campus that provides students with an environment that encourages excellence in academics. As part of its international efforts, UIW has agreements for reciprocal education with 123 universities in 40 countries. It also operates academic sites in Mexico City, Mexico, and Heidelberg, Germany.

    The Extended Academic Programs from the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) provides educational opportunities for working adults wanting to advance in their career by obtaining or completing a college degree.  Scheduling is flexible to fit the lifestyle of busy professionals.  We offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees in the classroom at our six ADCaP centers or completely online with UIW Online.  Tuition is discounted for adult students and there are no extra fees.  We also offer free textbooks for undergraduates and all active duty military.