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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 5: May 15, 2023
Session 6: July 10, 2023
Session 1: August 28, 2023
Call Us Today! 318-484-2304
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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
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
- Master of Sport Administration (MSA)
*Master’s degrees are available online at this location.
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.
View available Courses
2022-2023 Academic Year
Session 4 (03/13/2023 – 05/04/2023)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 202 Accounting Principles II | ACCT 201 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Tuesday |
| BA 374 Business Communication | ENG 102 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 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 | Monday |
| 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 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Monday |
| MUS 202 American Popular Music | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| PSY 332 Personality | PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| PSY 373 Research Methods | SOC 110 or PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 222 Management Information Systems | BA 210 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| BA 302 Business Law and Ethics | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| BA 460 Strategic Management | Senior standing and within 9 credit hours of program completion. | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| ECON 161 Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 160 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday |
| ENG 102 English Composition II | ENG 101 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| IS 102 Intro Computer Applications and Technology | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| PSY 270 Human Sexuality | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| PSY 338 Motivation | PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| 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 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Monday | |
| BA 411 Labor Relations and Negotiation | BA 210, BA 361 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 333 Criminology | SOC 110 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| CJ 428 Offender Treatment | CJ 224 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Tuesday |
| ENG 290 The Movies | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| HSV 397 Social Gerontology | PSY 190 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday |
| MKT 208 Marketing Principles | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday | |
| MUS 100 Introduction to Music | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| PS 100 U. S. Government | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
2023-2024 Academic Year
Session 1 (08/28/2023 – 10/19/2023)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ 224 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Tuesday | |
| CJ 362 Criminal Investigations | CJ 224 or CHEM 102 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| ENG 100 Writing Skills | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday | |
| ES 117 Natural Disasters | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Monday | |
| 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 |
| MUS 202 American Popular Music | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| PA 364 Public Administration | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Monday | |
| PSY 190 General Psychology | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
Session 2 (10/23/2023 – 12/14/2023)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 302 Business Law and Ethics | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| CJ 365 Introduction to Policing | CJ 224 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 499 Special Project | SOC 110 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| COMM 105 Public Speaking | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday | |
| ENG 275 Television | 5:30 am - 10:00 pm | Wednesday | |
| IS 102 Intro Computer Applications and Technology | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday | |
| PA 371 Urban Management | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 373 Research Methods | SOC 110 or PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| PSY 445 Learning and Memory | PSY 190 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Monday |
Session 3 (01/08/2024 – 02/29/2024)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 201 Accounting Principles I | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Monday | |
| BA 361 Human Resources Management | BA 210 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Tuesday |
| BA 460 Strategic Management | Senior standing and within 9 credit hours of program completion. | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday |
| CJ 367 Ethics in Criminal Justice | CJ 224 or CHEM 102 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 423 Introduction to Terrorism | CJ 224 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | ACT (verbal portion) of at least 18 or the completion of ENG 100 or successful performance on challenge examination | 5:30 pm - 10:00 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. | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| MUS 100 Introduction to Music | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| PA 306 Prin of Emergency Management | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 321 Death and Dying | ENG 101 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday |
| PSY 338 Motivation | PSY 190 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| SOC 240 Diversity in the United States | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
Session 4 (03/11/2024 – 05/02/2024)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 202 Accounting Principles II | ACCT 201 | 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 | Wednesday |
| CJ 315 Juvenile Justice | CJ 224 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 380 Introduction to Corrections | CJ 224 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| ENG 102 English Composition II | ENG 101 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday |
| ES 161 Intro to Environmental Science | 5:30 pm - 10:00 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 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Tuesday |
| PSY 310 Social Psychology | SOC 110 or PSY 190 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| SOC 110 Principles of Sociology | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Monday |
Session 5 (05/13/2024 – 07/04/2024)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 423 Production/Operations Management | BA 210, and BA 256 or MATH 220 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday |
| BA 460 Strategic Management | Senior standing and within 9 credit hours of program completion. | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| CJ 388 Comparative Study/Criminal Justice | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday | |
| COMM 200 Interpersonal Communication | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Monday | |
| ES 114 Conservation of Natural Resources | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| FIN 341 Corporate Financial Management | ECON 161, ACCT 202, Or permission of instructor | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Tuesday |
| HSV 454 Issues/Ethics: Helping Professions | PSY 190 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Monday |
| SOC 220 Social Problems | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
Session 6 (07/08/2024 – 08/15/2024)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 210 Management Principles | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| BA 374 Business Communication | ENG 102 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 333 Criminology | SOC 110 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 396 Community Corrections | CJ 224 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
| COMM 221 Intercultural Communication | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Monday | |
| ENG 290 The Movies | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday | |
| PA 445 Administrative Law | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday | |
| PS 230 State and Local Government | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| PSY 360 Abnormal Psychology | PSY 190 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Thursday |
Full Year Schedules
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.
