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UIU-Baton Rouge: Education Built for Life

From your hometown near Baton Rouge, earn your college degree from the renowned Upper Iowa University. UIU’s Baton Rouge 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

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Academic Programs at UIU-Baton Rouge

The UIU-Baton Rouge center offers evening classes in a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Plus, blending your degree plan with online and self-paced courses widens the possibilities even further.

Select one of the UIU-Baton Rouge programs below to explore that area of study.

Associate Degrees

Bachelor’s Degrees

Master’s Degrees


*Master’s degrees are available online at this location. MBA is available online and face-to-face.

Academic Support

Get the support you need for successful studies through tutoring or accommodations for a disability.

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.

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
BA 508 Curr Issues:Corp Law/Ethics 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Tuesday
BA 590 Research Seminar All core requirements and only 6 required credit hours or less remaining in the program. 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Wednesday
CJ 380 Introduction to Corrections CJ 224 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Monday
CJ 388 Comparative Study/Criminal Justice 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Wednesday
ECON 160 Principles of Microeconomics 5:30 pm - 10:00 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 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
PHIL 202 Contemporary Ethics 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Tuesday
PS 100 U. S. Government 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Wednesday
PSY 332 Personality PSY 190 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tuesday
SOC 240 Diversity in the United States 5:30 pm - 10:00 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 317 International Management BA 210, and general education cultures requirement 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Tuesday
BA 460 Strategic Management Senior standing and within 9 credit hours of program completion. 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Monday
BA 509 Theories of Leadership 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday
CJ 224 Introduction to Criminal Justice 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tuesday
CJ 398 Justice Administration CJ 224 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday
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
ES 161 Intro to Environmental Science 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday
HSA 362 Financial Mgmt of Hlth Serv Org ACCT 201, BA 210 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. 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Monday
MBA 501 Managerial Communication 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Tuesday
PSY 321 Death and Dying ENG 101 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Wednesday
SOC 220 Social Problems 5:30 pm - 10:00 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
BA 540 Labor/Management Relations 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday
CJ 396 Community Corrections CJ 224 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Thursday
CJ 428 Offender Treatment CJ 224 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Tuesday
COMM 200 Interpersonal Communication 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Wednesday
ENG 290 The Movies 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Wednesday
HSA 440 Health Services Administration BA 210 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Monday
HSV 397 Social Gerontology PSY 190 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Wednesday
MKT 208 Marketing Principles 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday
MKT 504 Mktg/Product Mgmt 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Tuesday
PA 346 Disaster Response and Recovery PA 332 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Wednesday
PSY 335 Biological Psychology PSY 190 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Tuesday
SOC 110 Principles of Sociology 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday

2022-2023 Academic Year

Course # & Title Sessions
1 2 3 4 5 6 Other
ACCT 201 Accounting Principles I Yes
ACCT 202 Accounting Principles II Yes
BA 210 Management Principles Yes Yes
BA 222 Management Information Systems Yes Yes
BA 302 Business Law and Ethics Yes Yes
BA 317 International Management Yes
BA 325 New Venture Creation Yes
BA 356 Quantitative Analysis/Bus II Yes
BA 374 Business Communication Yes
BA 411 Labor Relations and Negotiation Yes
BA 423 Production/Operations Management Yes
BA 460 Strategic Management Yes Yes
BA 506 Org Strategy/Econ Change Yes
BA 508 Curr Issues:Corp Law/Ethics Yes
BA 509 Theories of Leadership Yes
BA 511 Corp Entr/Sustainabiliy Yes
BA 540 Labor/Management Relations Yes
BA 570 Team Building Techniques Yes
BA 590 Research Seminar Yes
CJ 224 Introduction to Criminal Justice Yes
CJ 237 Criminal Law and Procedure Yes
CJ 333 Criminology Yes
CJ 365 Introduction to Policing Yes
CJ 367 Ethics in Criminal Justice Yes
CJ 380 Introduction to Corrections Yes
CJ 388 Comparative Study/Criminal Justice Yes
CJ 396 Community Corrections Yes
CJ 398 Justice Administration Yes
CJ 428 Offender Treatment Yes
COMM 105 Public Speaking Yes
COMM 200 Interpersonal Communication Yes Yes
ECON 160 Principles of Microeconomics Yes Yes
ECON 161 Principles of Macroeconomics Yes Yes
ENG 100 Writing Skills Yes
ENG 101 English Composition I Yes Yes
ENG 102 English Composition II Yes Yes
ENG 290 The Movies Yes Yes
ES 114 Conservation of Natural Resources Yes
ES 117 Natural Disasters Yes
ES 161 Intro to Environmental Science Yes
FIN 341 Corporate Financial Management Yes
FIN 513 Financial Mgmt Yes
HSA 205 Intro to American Health Systems Yes
HSA 362 Financial Mgmt of Hlth Serv Org Yes
HSA 440 Health Services Administration Yes
HSV 397 Social Gerontology Yes
HSV 498 Senior Project Yes
MATH 105 College Mathematics/Applications Yes Yes Yes
MATH 220 Elementary Statistics Yes Yes
MBA 501 Managerial Communication Yes
MKT 208 Marketing Principles Yes
MKT 504 Mktg/Product Mgmt Yes
MUS 202 American Popular Music Yes
PA 346 Disaster Response and Recovery Yes
PA 371 Urban Management Yes
PHIL 202 Contemporary Ethics Yes
PS 100 U. S. Government Yes
PSY 190 General Psychology Yes
PSY 310 Social Psychology Yes
PSY 321 Death and Dying Yes
PSY 323 Cognition Yes
PSY 332 Personality Yes
PSY 335 Biological Psychology Yes
PSY 338 Motivation Yes
PSY 373 Research Methods Yes
PSY 49801 Senior Project Psychology Yes
REL 120 Intro to World Religions Yes
SOC 110 Principles of Sociology Yes
SOC 220 Social Problems Yes Yes
SOC 240 Diversity in the United States Yes Yes
SOC 334 Intro to Sociological Res Meth Yes

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 Baton Rouge 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!

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Admissions and Aid

When you’re ready to apply to UIU-Baton Rouge, we’ll help you navigate the admissions and financial aid process.

Special Programs and Grants

Law Enforcement

UIU-Baton Rouge offers a special program for law enforcement officers in the Fraternal Order of Police and Louisiana State Troopers Association.

Military Financial Aid

UIU-Baton Rouge accepts all military and veterans aid and offers military tuition grants.

Corporate Programs

UIU-Baton Rouge partners with area employers to offer employees grants toward tuition.

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Experience UIU from Baton Rouge

As a student at UIU-Baton Rouge, you can take advantage of the benefits of being part of a global school community.

Bria Landry, '19

Health Services Administration, current MBA student
Baton Rouge Center

UIU has changed my life by letting me be able to obtain education while having a busy schedule. I was given the opportunity to continue my studies without having to start over.

Contact UIU-Baton Rouge

2431 S Acadian Thruway #287
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Phone: 225-923-2331

Email: [email protected]

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