Universal College Of Healing Arts
Location and Contact Information
8702 North 30th StreetOmaha, NE 68112-1810
USA
Main Tel: (402) 556-4456
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
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 (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,045 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid
Universal College Of Healing Arts participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 42% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 42% | $2,740 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 42% | $2,740 |
| Pell Grant | 42% | $2,740 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 42% | $6,592 |
| Federal Loan | 42% | $6,592 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 28 | 1 |
| Associate | 6 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 55 in 2009-2010 (77 full-time equivalent).
Students under 25 years old represent 30% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage