Universal College Of Healing Arts

Universal College of Healing Arts, UCHA, is a private, for-profit college in Omaha, Nebraska that opened in 1995. It provides licensed massage therapist training to students. The Massage Theory & Practice class at UCHA is taught by Paulette Genthon, a massage therapist with more than 30 years of experience in Health Education. The onsite Healing Arts Store remains open for the students as well as for the public. UCHA also has a full massage clinic with 8 private treatment rooms.

Universal College of Healing Arts offers community service to several organizations. Besides classroom studies, students also practice massage therapy within the community which may include settings like physician offices, hospitals, health clubs, and day spas. Part-time, full-time, as well as day or evening classes are provided.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• High female/male ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 100 in 2007-2008 (83 full-time equivalent).

women were 100% of the class.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 88% are full-time and 12% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Universal College Of Healing Arts participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Admissions (2008-2009)