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UIU-Alexandria: Education Built for Life
From your hometown near Alexandria, earn your college degree from the renowned Upper Iowa University. UIU’s Alexandria regional education center offers you the chance for a top-notch education close to home.
First-time students, adults returning to school, and transfer students will all find an Education Built for Life—your life. UIU works closely with you to tailor an education program aimed at achieving your unique career goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
Session 6: July 11, 2022
Session 1: August 29, 2022
Session 2: October 24, 2022
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Academic Programs at UIU-Alexandria
The UIU-Alexandria center offers evening classes in a wide variety of undergraduate degree programs. Plus, blending your degree plan with online and self-paced courses widens the possibilities even further.
Select one of the UIU-Alexandria programs below to explore that area of study.
Associate Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Communication Studies :
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency and Disaster Management
- Financial Management
- Graphic Design :
- Health Services Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Human Services
- Information Systems :
- Information Technology :
- Liberal Arts :
- Management
- Marketing
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Social Science
- Sociology
Master’s Degrees
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Academic Support
Get the support you need for successful studies through tutoring or accommodations for a disability.
Louisiana Dual Enrollment
UIU is proud to partner with local high schools to offer college credit courses to high school students across the state of Louisiana.
Learn more about our partnership and offerings here.
Shorter Sessions with Focused Schedule
UIU’s unique Two-at-a-Time course schedule helps you focus on your studies. As a full-time student, you only need to take two classes during each 8- or 6-week session, which helps you concentrate and excel. UIU gives you access to courses year-round, so you can complete your degree on your schedule.
2021-2022 Academic Year
Session 5 (05/16/2022 – 07/07/2022)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 210 Management Principles | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| BA 356 Quantitative Analysis/Bus II | BA 256 or MATH 220 or instructor approval. | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| BA 460 Strategic Management | Senior standing and within 9 credit hours of program completion. | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| CJ 291 Community Oriented Policing | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| CJ 398 Justice Administration | CJ 224 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| CS 102 Intro Cmptr Appl & Tech | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| ENG 102 English Composition II | ENG 101 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| ES 161 Intro to Environmental Science | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| MUS 200 American Jazz Styles | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| PS 230 State and Local Government | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 321 Death and Dying | ENG 101 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| PSY 335 Biological Psychology | PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| PSY 49801 Senior Project Psychology | ENG 102, And 30 or fewer credits remaining to be completed through UIU | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
Session 6 (07/11/2022 – 08/18/2022)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 361 Human Resources Management | BA 210 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 380 Introduction to Corrections | CJ 224 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 428 Offender Treatment | CJ 224 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday |
| ENG 290 The Movies | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| MKT 208 Marketing Principles | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 270 Human Sexuality | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| PSY 323 Cognition | PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| PSY 355 Skills/Strategies in Helping Prof | PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
2022-2023 Academic Year
Session 1 (08/29/2022 – 10/20/2022)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 201 Accounting Principles I | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| BA 210 Management Principles | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| BA 325 New Venture Creation | MKT 208, BA 210 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| BA 423 Production/Operations Management | BA 210, and BA 256 or MATH 220 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| CJ 333 Criminology | SOC 110 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| CJ 367 Ethics in Criminal Justice | CJ 224 or CHEM 102 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| CJ 388 Comparative Study/Criminal Justice | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| ECON 160 Principles of Microeconomics | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | ACT (verbal portion) of at least 18 or the completion of ENG 100 or successful performance on challenge examination | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| ENG 275 Television | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| ES 114 Conservation of Natural Resources | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| HSV 498 Senior Project | ENG 102 and 30 or fewer credits remaining to be completed through UIU. | Thursday | |
| IS 102 Intro Computer Applications and Technology | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| MATH 105 College Mathematics/Applications | Pass MATH 095 or ACT math score = 19 or an alternative placement mechanism as approved by the math department or instructor approval. | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| PS 230 State and Local Government | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| PSY 232 Group Dynamics | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 49801 Senior Project Psychology | ENG 102, And 30 or fewer credits remaining to be completed through UIU | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| PSY 49802 Senior Project Human Services | ENG 102, And 30 or fewer credits remaining to be completed through UIU | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| SOC 110 Principles of Sociology | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| SOC 334 Intro to Sociological Res Meth | MATH 220 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
Session 2 (10/24/2022 – 12/15/2022)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 202 Accounting Principles II | ACCT 201 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| BA 222 Management Information Systems | BA 210 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Monday |
| BA 356 Quantitative Analysis/Bus II | BA 256 or MATH 220 or instructor approval. | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| CJ 321 Juvenile Delinquency | SOC 110 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| COMM 105 Public Speaking | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| ECON 161 Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 160 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| ENG 102 English Composition II | ENG 101 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| MATH 220 Elementary Statistics | Pass (MATH 105 or above) or ((pass MATH 095 or ACT math score ≥ 19) and pass MATH 100) or ACT math score ≥ 24 or an alternative placement as approved by the math department or instructor approval | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| MKT 208 Marketing Principles | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| MUS 200 American Jazz Styles | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 190 General Psychology | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 321 Death and Dying | ENG 101 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| PSY 373 Research Methods | SOC 110 or PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
Session 3 (01/09/2023 – 03/02/2023)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 256 Quantitative Analysis/Business I | CS 102, recommended MATH 105 or permission of instructor | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| BA 361 Human Resources Management | BA 210 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 224 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| CJ 291 Community Oriented Policing | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| ENG 100 Writing Skills | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| ENG 290 The Movies | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| ES 161 Intro to Environmental Science | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| MATH 105 College Mathematics/Applications | Pass MATH 095 or ACT math score = 19 or an alternative placement mechanism as approved by the math department or instructor approval. | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| MKT 358 Consumer Behavior | Prerequisite for Marketing majors: MKT 208 or permission of instructor. Recommended for all majors: MKT 208 and PSY 190 or SOC 110 or permission of instructor. | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| PS 100 U. S. Government | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| PSY 240 Conflict Resolution | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 310 Social Psychology | SOC 110 or PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| PSY 454 Issues/Ethics:Helping Professions | PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| SOC 220 Social Problems | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| SOC 334 Intro to Sociological Res Meth | MATH 220 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| SOC 384 Social Welfare Programs/Policies | SOC 110 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
Session 4 (03/13/2023 – 05/04/2023)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 201 Accounting Principles I | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| BA 302 Business Law and Ethics | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| BA 356 Quantitative Analysis/Bus II | BA 256 or MATH 220 or instructor approval. | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| BA 411 Labor Relations and Negotiation | BA 210, BA 361 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| CJ 380 Introduction to Corrections | CJ 224 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| COMM 105 Public Speaking | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| ECON 160 Principles of Microeconomics | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | ACT (verbal portion) of at least 18 or the completion of ENG 100 or successful performance on challenge examination | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| MATH 220 Elementary Statistics | Pass (MATH 105 or above) or ((pass MATH 095 or ACT math score ≥ 19) and pass MATH 100) or ACT math score ≥ 24 or an alternative placement as approved by the math department or instructor approval | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| MUS 202 American Popular Music | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| PS 230 State and Local Government | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 190 General Psychology | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| PSY 302 Substance Abuse | SOC 110 or PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| PSY 332 Personality | PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| PSY 49802 Senior Project Human Services | ENG 102, And 30 or fewer credits remaining to be completed through UIU | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| SOC 240 Diversity in the United States | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
Session 5 (05/15/2023 – 07/06/2023)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 202 Accounting Principles II | ACCT 201 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| BA 222 Management Information Systems | BA 210 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| BA 365 Leadership Theory | BA 210, and BA 361 or permission of instructor | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| BA 383 Compensation/Benefits Management | BA 361 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| BA 460 Strategic Management | Senior standing and within 9 credit hours of program completion. | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| BA 474 Organizational Behavior | PSY 190 or SOC 110 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 321 Juvenile Delinquency | SOC 110 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| ECON 161 Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 160 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| ENG 102 English Composition II | ENG 101 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| ENG 275 Television | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| ES 117 Natural Disasters | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| FIN 341 Corporate Financial Management | ECON 161, ACCT 202, Or permission of instructor | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| IS 102 Intro Computer Applications and Technology | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| MATH 105 College Mathematics/Applications | Pass MATH 095 or ACT math score = 19 or an alternative placement mechanism as approved by the math department or instructor approval. | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| PSY 270 Human Sexuality | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 338 Motivation | PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| PSY 373 Research Methods | SOC 110 or PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| PSY 49801 Senior Project Psychology | ENG 102, And 30 or fewer credits remaining to be completed through UIU | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| SOC 110 Principles of Sociology | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
Session 6 (07/10/2023 – 08/17/2023)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 210 Management Principles | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| BA 302 Business Law and Ethics | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| CJ 237 Criminal Law and Procedure | CJ 224 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| CJ 333 Criminology | SOC 110 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| CJ 337 Victimology | SOC 110 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| CJ 428 Offender Treatment | CJ 224 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| ENG 290 The Movies | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| ES 161 Intro to Environmental Science | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| MKT 208 Marketing Principles | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| MUS 100 Introduction to Music | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| PS 100 U. S. Government | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 232 Group Dynamics | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| PSY 260 Gender Roles | SOC 110 or PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| SOC 220 Social Problems | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
Easily Transfer Credits
Whether it’s been a single semester or several years since your last college course, UIU makes it easy to apply those credits to your degree. We accept up to 90 credits from four-year schools or 78 credits from two-year schools. Plus, your professional experience and test scores may earn you college credit.
The university also partners with several community colleges in the Alexandria area to make the transfer process even smoother. UIU holds articulation agreements with schools across the country, including:
Don’t see your school? Check out all of our articulation agreements.
Students transferring from a UIU partner school may qualify for a transfer scholarship!
Admissions and Aid
When you’re ready to apply to UIU-Alexandria, we’ll help you navigate the admissions and financial aid process.
Special Programs and Grants
Law Enforcement
UIU-Alexandria offers a special program for law enforcement officers in the Fraternal Order of Police and Louisiana State Troopers Association.
Military Financial Aid
UIU-Alexandria accepts all military and veterans aid and offers military tuition grants.
Corporate Programs
UIU-Alexandria partners with area employers to offer employees grants toward tuition.
Experience UIU from Alexandria
As a student at UIU-Alexandria, you can take advantage of the benefits of being part of a global school community.
Natalie O'Shee
Criminal Justice
Alexandria Center
I chose UIU because of the way UIU works using terms and sessions. This schedule works better for me as a student and I’m able to work, raise my child, and make it to class two nights a week.
Contact UIU-Alexandria
1410 Neel Kearby Blvd., Suite 115
Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone: 318-484-2304
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:30-5:30 pm and 8-3 pm on Fridays.
Awards & Rankings
UIU regularly ranks among the top universities for its affordability, online learning programs, STEM programs and opportunities for military and veteran students.
