UA University includes courses developed and offered by the UA Training Department and courses
developed and offered by UA University College Partners. The Course Schedule
section of this website describes the courses offered by the UA Training Department. The
Degree Programs section of this website introduces the
college partners: Ferris State University (bachelor degree), The National Labor College (bachelor degree),
and Washtenaw Community College (associate degree).
Both UA Training Department and UA College Partner courses are provided in a variety of formats, as
shown on this page. Please also note the Residency Explanation provided on this page for UA members
seeking an associate degree from Washtenaw Community College (WCC).
Residency Explanation
Fifteen credits per degree must be earned from Washtenaw Community College in order to receive an associate
degree from the college. Instructor Training Program (ITP) credits taken outside of WCC will not
count towards residency credit, however they can still be applied towards the core course requirements.
Examples of non-residency courses include:
Any online UA-specific course not offered through WCC;
Some UA Training Center Courses; and
Any other courses not offered during the August ITP held at WCC.
UA members who intend to receive a degree and have taken ITP courses outside of WCC will need to take
equivalent credits with WCC to meet residency. Washtenaw Community College offers online courses through
College on Demand®, which can be used to meet residency and general education requirements. Please
contact Mike Griffith at (888) 232-5476
for any questions on residency or advising.
