Upper Iowa University - Distance Learning
Upper Iowa University Distance Learning
Upper Iowa University Distance Learning
UIU Flexibility
Bringing Education to Wherever You Are
At Upper Iowa University, flexibility means choice. Whether you prefer learning face-to-face, fully online, self-paced, or uiuLive, UIU offers multiple course formats designed to fit your schedule and learning style.
UIU Flexibility
Bringing Education to Wherever You Are
At Upper Iowa University, flexibility means choice. Whether you prefer learning face-to-face, fully online, self-paced, or uiuLive, UIU offers multiple course formats designed to fit your schedule and learning style.
UIU Flexibility
Bringing Education to Wherever You Are
At Upper Iowa University, flexibility means choice. Whether you prefer learning face-to-face, fully online, self-paced, or uiuLive, UIU offers multiple course formats designed to fit your schedule and learning style.
Explore UIU Learning Experiences
Mix and match course formats throughout your program—so your education works around your life, not the other way around.
Traditional Online
Earn your degree entirely online with the same high-quality education and personalized support you would receive in a UIU classroom. Enjoy the flexibility to study from home, work, or anywhere with internet access—all on your schedule.
Online Learning Features:
8-week courses and accelerated 6-week summer sessions offered year-round
Take up two courses at a time to balance school and life
Transfer up to 90 college credits and explore opportunities for experiential credit
Work with a dedicated advisor and caring faculty who support your success every step of the way.
Self-Paced Web-Based
With UIU’s self-paced web-based courses, you have the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere. This fully online format lets you progress through your coursework independently over six months while staying connected to your instructor through uiuLearn.
Self-Paced Web-Based Features:
12 monthly start dates with rolling admission
Access course materials, assignments, and instructions through UIU’s learning platform, uiuLearn
Learn at your own pace with one-on-one instructor feedback and support
Transfer up to 78 lower-division and 12 upper-division credits toward your degree.
Self-Paced Paper-Based
With UIU’s self-paced paper-based courses, you can earn your degree from anywhere—no computer or internet required. This flexible six-month format lets you start any month and learn independently with personalized guidance from your instructor.
Self-Paced Paper-Based Features:
12 monthly start dates with rolling admission
Receive printed or PDF course guides with structured lessons, readings, and assignments
Submit completed work by mail or email and take proctored exams when required
Learn at your own pace while earning credits that transfer toward your degree
uiuLive
uiuLive courses give you the flexibility of online learning with the added benefit of live, face-to-face interaction.
uiuLive Course Features:
Meet with your instructor and classmates in real time through scheduled Zoom sessions
Complete your coursework online in UIU’s learning platform, uiuLearn
Learn from anywhere while staying engaged, supported, and connected throughout the semester
uiuFlex Semester
uiuFlex Semester courses let you learn online through UIU’s learning platform while working one-on-one with your instructor in a traditional 16-week semester format.
uiuFlex Semester Features:
Structured 16-week semester schedule
Stay on track with regular check-ins by completing assignments or quizzes every couple of weeks
Fully eligible for financial aid
Explore UIU Learning Experiences
Mix and match course formats throughout your program—so your education works around your life, not the other way around.
Traditional Online
Earn your degree entirely online with the same high-quality education and personalized support you would receive in a UIU classroom. Enjoy the flexibility to study from home, work, or anywhere with internet access—all on your schedule.
Online Learning Features:
8-week courses and accelerated 6-week summer sessions offered year-round
Take up two courses at a time to balance school and life
Transfer up to 90 college credits and explore opportunities for experiential credit
Work with a dedicated advisor and caring faculty who support your success every step of the way.
Self-Paced Web-Based
With UIU’s self-paced web-based courses, you have the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere. This fully online format lets you progress through your coursework independently over six months while staying connected to your instructor through uiuLearn.
Self-Paced Web-Based Features:
12 monthly start dates with rolling admission
Access course materials, assignments, and instructions through UIU’s learning platform, uiuLearn
Learn at your own pace with one-on-one instructor feedback and support
Transfer up to 78 lower-division and 12 upper-division credits toward your degree.
Self-Paced Paper-Based
With UIU’s self-paced paper-based courses, you can earn your degree from anywhere—no computer or internet required. This flexible six-month format lets you start any month and learn independently with personalized guidance from your instructor.
Self-Paced Paper-Based Features:
12 monthly start dates with rolling admission
Receive printed or PDF course guides with structured lessons, readings, and assignments
Submit completed work by mail or email and take proctored exams when required
Learn at your own pace while earning credits that transfer toward your degree
uiuLive
uiuLive courses give you the flexibility of online learning with the added benefit of live, face-to-face interaction.
uiuLive Course Features:
Meet with your instructor and classmates in real time through scheduled Zoom sessions
Complete your coursework online in UIU’s learning platform, uiuLearn
Learn from anywhere while staying engaged, supported, and connected throughout the semester
uiuFlex Semester
uiuFlex Semester courses let you learn online through UIU’s learning platform while working one-on-one with your instructor in a traditional 16-week semester format.
uiuFlex Semester Features:
Structured 16-week semester schedule
Stay on track with regular check-ins by completing assignments or quizzes every couple of weeks
Fully eligible for financial aid
Explore UIU Learning Experiences
Mix and match course formats throughout your program—so your education works around your life, not the other way around.
Traditional Online
Earn your degree entirely online with the same high-quality education and personalized support you would receive in a UIU classroom. Enjoy the flexibility to study from home, work, or anywhere with internet access—all on your schedule.
Online Learning Features:
8-week courses and accelerated 6-week summer sessions offered year-round
Take up two courses at a time to balance school and life
Transfer up to 90 college credits and explore opportunities for experiential credit
Work with a dedicated advisor and caring faculty who support your success every step of the way.
Self-Paced Web-Based
With UIU’s self-paced web-based courses, you have the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere. This fully online format lets you progress through your coursework independently over six months while staying connected to your instructor through uiuLearn.
Self-Paced Web-Based Features:
12 monthly start dates with rolling admission
Access course materials, assignments, and instructions through UIU’s learning platform, uiuLearn
Learn at your own pace with one-on-one instructor feedback and support
Transfer up to 78 lower-division and 12 upper-division credits toward your degree.
Self-Paced Paper-Based
With UIU’s self-paced paper-based courses, you can earn your degree from anywhere—no computer or internet required. This flexible six-month format lets you start any month and learn independently with personalized guidance from your instructor.
Self-Paced Paper-Based Features:
12 monthly start dates with rolling admission
Receive printed or PDF course guides with structured lessons, readings, and assignments
Submit completed work by mail or email and take proctored exams when required
Learn at your own pace while earning credits that transfer toward your degree
uiuLive
uiuLive courses give you the flexibility of online learning with the added benefit of live, face-to-face interaction.
uiuLive Course Features:
Meet with your instructor and classmates in real time through scheduled Zoom sessions
Complete your coursework online in UIU’s learning platform, uiuLearn
Learn from anywhere while staying engaged, supported, and connected throughout the semester
uiuFlex Semester
uiuFlex Semester courses let you learn online through UIU’s learning platform while working one-on-one with your instructor in a traditional 16-week semester format.
uiuFlex Semester Features:
Structured 16-week semester schedule
Stay on track with regular check-ins by completing assignments or quizzes every couple of weeks
Fully eligible for financial aid
Chelsea Lewis '25
Health Services Administration
Attending UIU has shown me that I’m capable of anything I set my mind to and how resilient I am. As a single mom balancing work, school, and family, the flexibility of UIU’s Online Program made it possible for me to pursue my degree in Health Services Administration without putting my life on hold.
Chelsea Lewis '25
Health Services Administration
Attending UIU has shown me that I’m capable of anything I set my mind to and how resilient I am. As a single mom balancing work, school, and family, the flexibility of UIU’s Online Program made it possible for me to pursue my degree in Health Services Administration without putting my life on hold.
Chelsea Lewis '25
Health Services Administration
Attending UIU has shown me that I’m capable of anything I set my mind to and how resilient I am. As a single mom balancing work, school, and family, the flexibility of UIU’s Online Program made it possible for me to pursue my degree in Health Services Administration without putting my life on hold.
See for yourself!
See for yourself!
See for yourself!
Academics
Shape Your Future, One Class at a time
Upper Iowa University offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed for career growth and long-term success.
Whether you’re earning your first bachelor’s degree, finishing a program you started elsewhere, or pursuing a master’s, UIU provides flexible learning options, experienced faculty, and practical coursework aligned with today’s workforce.
Academics
Shape Your Future, One Class at a time
Upper Iowa University offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed for career growth and long-term success.
Whether you’re earning your first bachelor’s degree, finishing a program you started elsewhere, or pursuing a master’s, UIU provides flexible learning options, experienced faculty, and practical coursework aligned with today’s workforce.
Academics
Shape Your Future, One Class at a time
Upper Iowa University offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed for career growth and long-term success.
Whether you’re earning your first bachelor’s degree, finishing a program you started elsewhere, or pursuing a master’s, UIU provides flexible learning options, experienced faculty, and practical coursework aligned with today’s workforce.
8-Week Courses
Allow students to focus on fewer classes at a time.
94%
Of Peacocks are employed or attend graduate school within 12 months of graduation.
30+
Undergraduate and graduate degrees.
8-Week Courses
Allow students to focus on fewer classes at a time.
94%
Of Peacocks are employed or attend graduate school within 12 months of graduation.
30+
Undergraduate and graduate degrees.
8-Week Courses
Allow students to focus on fewer classes at a time.
94%
Of Peacocks are employed or attend graduate school within 12 months of graduation.
30+
Undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Flexible Degrees for your future
Associate Degrees
General Business Emphasis
Criminal Justice Emphasis
Liberal Arts Emphasis
Psychology Emphasis
Bachelor's Degrees
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Emergency and Disaster Management
Financial Management
Graphic Design
Health Service Administration
Human Resources Management
Human Services
Liberal Arts
Management
Marketing
Psychology
Public Administration
Social Science
Supply Chain Management
Master's Degrees
Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Education (MEd)
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
Micro-Credentials
Artificial Intelligence
Conflict Management
Consumer Analytics Fundamentals
Healthcare Informatics
Social Media
Supply Chain Logistics
Flexible Degrees for your future
Associate Degrees
General Business Emphasis
Criminal Justice Emphasis
Liberal Arts Emphasis
Psychology Emphasis
Bachelor's Degrees
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Emergency and Disaster Management
Financial Management
Graphic Design
Health Service Administration
Human Resources Management
Human Services
Liberal Arts
Management
Marketing
Psychology
Public Administration
Social Science
Supply Chain Management
Master's Degrees
Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Education (MEd)
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
Micro-Credentials
Artificial Intelligence
Conflict Management
Consumer Analytics Fundamentals
Healthcare Informatics
Social Media
Supply Chain Logistics
Flexible Degrees for your future
Associate Degrees
General Business Emphasis
Criminal Justice Emphasis
Liberal Arts Emphasis
Psychology Emphasis
Comm. Arts
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Analytics
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Emergency and Disaster Management
Financial Management
Graphic Design
Health Service Administration
Human Resources Management
Human Services
Liberal Arts
Management
Marketing
Psychology
Public Administration
Social Science
Supply Chain Management
Master's Degrees
Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Education (MEd)
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
Micro-Credentials
Artificial Intelligence
Conflict Management
Consumer Analytics Fundamentals
Healthcare Informatics
Social Media
Supply Chain Logistics
Eneida Carillo-Lopez '25
Business Administration
I choose Upper Iowa primarily for sports but also because it offers a personalized and flexible educational experience, diverse academic programs, affordability, and a supportive campus environment, making my decision a no brainer when decision day came around.
Eneida Carillo-Lopez '25
Business Administration
I choose Upper Iowa primarily for sports but also because it offers a personalized and flexible educational experience, diverse academic programs, affordability, and a supportive campus environment, making my decision a no brainer when decision day came around.
Eneida Carillo-Lopez '25
Business Administration
I choose Upper Iowa primarily for sports but also because it offers a personalized and flexible educational experience, diverse academic programs, affordability, and a supportive campus environment, making my decision a no brainer when decision day came around.
UIU for Military, their Families & Veterans
Join More Than 6,000 Military-Connected UIU Graduates
Upper Iowa University proudly supports the success of active-duty service members, veterans, and military families. With flexible course formats, military-friendly policies, and affordable tuition options, UIU makes it possible to earn your degree wherever duty calls.
UIU for Military, their Families & Veterans
Join More Than 6,000 Military-Connected UIU Graduates
Upper Iowa University proudly supports the success of active-duty service members, veterans, and military families. With flexible course formats, military-friendly policies, and affordable tuition options, UIU makes it possible to earn your degree wherever duty calls.
UIU for Military, their Families & Veterans
Join More Than 6,000 Military-Connected UIU Graduates
Upper Iowa University proudly supports the success of active-duty service members, veterans, and military families. With flexible course formats, military-friendly policies, and affordable tuition options, UIU makes it possible to earn your degree wherever duty calls.
UIU-Military Affordability
From transfer credit for military training to tuition assistance and dedicated support staff, we’re committed to helping you reach your educational and career goals.
Tuition Assistance: 100%
UIU’s $250/credit rate lets most TA-eligible active duty, guard, and reserve members get 100% tuition coverage.
Military Family Grant
UIU’s Military Family Grant gives eligible spouses and dependents $250/undergrad and $325/grad tuition rates.
Generous Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 78–90 credits, including military, ACE, CLEP, DSST, and more — saving time and money.
UIU-Military Affordability
From transfer credit for military training to tuition assistance and dedicated support staff, we’re committed to helping you reach your educational and career goals.
Tuition Assistance: 100%
UIU’s $250/credit rate lets most TA-eligible active duty, guard, and reserve members get 100% tuition coverage.
Military Family Grant
UIU’s Military Family Grant gives eligible spouses and dependents $250/undergrad and $325/grad tuition rates.
Generous Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 78–90 credits, including military, ACE, CLEP, DSST, and more — saving time and money.
UIU-Military Affordability
From transfer credit for military training to tuition assistance and dedicated support staff, we’re committed to helping you reach your educational and career goals.
Tuition Assistance: 100%
UIU’s $250/credit rate lets most TA-eligible active duty, guard, and reserve members get 100% tuition coverage.
Military Family Grant
UIU’s Military Family Grant gives eligible spouses and dependents $250/undergrad and $325/grad tuition rates.
Generous Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 78–90 credits, including military, ACE, CLEP, DSST, and more — saving time and money.
Brian Anda '22
Social Science
It was challenging, but my journey at Upper Iowa University–Fort Riley was fantastic! The easy accessibility of online, self-paced, and Zoom courses during the pandemic was beneficial in obtaining my degree, especially while being deployed over 6,000 miles away."
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Brian Anda '22
Social Science
It was challenging, but my journey at Upper Iowa University–Fort Riley was fantastic! The easy accessibility of online, self-paced, and Zoom courses during the pandemic was beneficial in obtaining my degree, especially while being deployed over 6,000 miles away."
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement
Brian Anda '22
Social Science
It was challenging, but my journey at Upper Iowa University–Fort Riley was fantastic! The easy accessibility of online, self-paced, and Zoom courses during the pandemic was beneficial in obtaining my degree, especially while being deployed over 6,000 miles away."
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement
Become a Peacock!
Become a Peacock!
Become a Peacock!
Easily Transfer Credits to UIU
Whether it’s been months or years, your hard work matters!
Transferring to UIU is designed to be simple and student-friendly. From generous credit acceptance to scholarships and experience-based credit, UIU makes it easy to bring your hard work with you and finish your degree in the way that works best for you.
Easily Transfer Credits to UIU
Whether it’s been months or years, your hard work matters!
Transferring to UIU is designed to be simple and student-friendly. From generous credit acceptance to scholarships and experience-based credit, UIU makes it easy to bring your hard work with you and finish your degree in the way that works best for you.
Easily Transfer Credits to UIU
Whether it’s been months or years, your hard work matters!
Transferring to UIU is designed to be simple and student-friendly. From generous credit acceptance to scholarships and experience-based credit, UIU makes it easy to bring your hard work with you and finish your degree in the way that works best for you.
UIU Features for Transfer Students
Transfer up to 90 Credits
Apply credits from previous coursework- up to 90 from four-year schools, 78 from two-year schools, or 12 graduate credits towards a master’s degree.
Transfer Connect Scholarship
Students transferring from a UIU partner school with an associate degree may qualify for up to $1,500 annually.
Earn Credit for Experience
Turn professional and prior learning experiences, like police or firefighter training, into up to 30 credits toward your degree.
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
Get credit for what you already know through CLEP, DSST, or ACT-PEP examinations.
UIU Features for Transfer Students
Transfer up to 90 Credits
Apply credits from previous coursework- up to 90 from four-year schools, 78 from two-year schools, or 12 graduate credits towards a master’s degree.
Transfer Connect Scholarship
Students transferring from a UIU partner school with an associate degree may qualify for up to $1,500 annually.
Earn Credit for Experience
Turn professional and prior learning experiences, like police or firefighter training, into up to 30 credits toward your degree.
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
Get credit for what you already know through CLEP, DSST, or ACT-PEP examinations.
UIU Features for Transfer Students
Transfer up to 90 Credits
Apply credits from previous coursework- up to 90 from four-year schools, 78 from two-year schools, or 12 graduate credits towards a master’s degree.
Transfer Connect Scholarship
Students transferring from a UIU partner school with an associate degree may qualify for up to $1,500 annually.
Earn Credit for Experience
Turn professional and prior learning experiences, like police or firefighter training, into up to 30 credits toward your degree.
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
Get credit for what you already know through CLEP, DSST, or ACT-PEP examinations.
Nadia Jackson '25
Health Services Administration
As a single working mom, UIU’s online Health Services Administration program has been life-changing. The flexible format helps me balance everything, and through the UIU Link program, I’m earning credit toward both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees. A transfer scholarship made it even more affordable.
Nadia Jackson '25
Health Services Administration
As a single working mom, UIU’s online Health Services Administration program has been life-changing. The flexible format helps me balance everything, and through the UIU Link program, I’m earning credit toward both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees. A transfer scholarship made it even more affordable.
Nadia Jackson '25
Health Services Administration
As a single working mom, UIU’s online Health Services Administration program has been life-changing. The flexible format helps me balance everything, and through the UIU Link program, I’m earning credit toward both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees. A transfer scholarship made it even more affordable.
UIU Affordability
Your Budget. Your Future. Your UIU.
At Upper Iowa University, affordability is a commitment. With competitive tuition, generous scholarships, transfer-friendly policies, and personalized financial aid support, we provide clear, transparent pathways to help you manage costs and stay on track to graduation.
UIU Affordability
Your Budget. Your Future. Your UIU.
At Upper Iowa University, affordability is a commitment. With competitive tuition, generous scholarships, transfer-friendly policies, and personalized financial aid support, we provide clear, transparent pathways to help you manage costs and stay on track to graduation.
UIU Affordability
Your Budget. Your Future. Your UIU.
At Upper Iowa University, affordability is a commitment. With competitive tuition, generous scholarships, transfer-friendly policies, and personalized financial aid support, we provide clear, transparent pathways to help you manage costs and stay on track to graduation.
Scholarships & Grants for Distance Learning Students
Upper Iowa University combines generous transfer credit opportunities with fast, flexible programs designed to help you finish sooner. Through our Transfer Connection Scholarship and Corporate Advantage Partnerships, we also help reduce the cost of earning your degree—so you can move forward with confidence.
Transfer Connection Scholarship (TCS)
Scholarships for students transferring from one of UIU's 50+ partner schools.
Students with associate degree are eligible for up to $1,500 annually, while students who've earned are eligible for up to $1,000 annually.
Corporate Advantage Partnerships (CAP)
UIU partners with 85+ business and organizations to provide tuition grants to their employees and families.
Partner employees, their spouses and dependents (up to age 26) are eligible.
Scholarships & Grants for Distance Learning Students
Upper Iowa University combines generous transfer credit opportunities with fast, flexible programs designed to help you finish sooner. Through our Transfer Connection Scholarship and Corporate Advantage Partnerships, we also help reduce the cost of earning your degree—so you can move forward with confidence.
Transfer Connection Scholarship (TCS)
Scholarships for students transferring from one of UIU's 50+ partner schools.
Students with associate degree are eligible for up to $1,500 annually, while students who've earned are eligible for up to $1,000 annually.
Corporate Advantage Partnerships (CAP)
UIU partners with 85+ business and organizations to provide tuition grants to their employees and families.
Partner employees, their spouses and dependents (up to age 26) are eligible.
Scholarships & Grants for Distance Learning Students
Upper Iowa University combines generous transfer credit opportunities with fast, flexible programs designed to help you finish sooner. Through our Transfer Connection Scholarship and Corporate Advantage Partnerships, we also help reduce the cost of earning your degree—so you can move forward with confidence.
Transfer Connection Scholarship (TCS)
Scholarships for students transferring from one of UIU's 50+ partner schools.
Students with associate degree are eligible for up to $1,500 annually, while students who've earned are eligible for up to $1,000 annually.
Corporate Advantage Partnerships (CAP)
UIU partners with 85+ business and organizations to provide tuition grants to their employees and families.
Partner employees, their spouses and dependents (up to age 26) are eligible.
Take the next step!
Take the next step!
Take the next step!
UIU Graduate Programs
Advance your career and achieve more with UIU.
UIU’s graduate programs are designed for working professionals ready to move forward. Whether you're seeking leadership growth, career advancement, or specialized expertise, UIU offers master’s degrees built around real-world skills you can use immediately in your career.
UIU Graduate Programs
Advance your career and achieve more with UIU.
UIU’s graduate programs are designed for working professionals ready to move forward. Whether you're seeking leadership growth, career advancement, or specialized expertise, UIU offers master’s degrees built around real-world skills you can use immediately in your career.
UIU Graduate Programs
Advance your career and achieve more with UIU.
UIU’s graduate programs are designed for working professionals ready to move forward. Whether you're seeking leadership growth, career advancement, or specialized expertise, UIU offers master’s degrees built around real-world skills you can use immediately in your career.
UIU Graduate Program Features
Online Graduate Programs
Provide you with the flexibility to balance your education, career, and personal commitments.
Built for Connection and Support
Small class sizes, experienced faculty, and personalized support ensure you’re never navigating your next step alone.
Undergraduate-to-Graduate LINK
Eligible undergraduate students can earn graduate-level credit—saving time, money, and accelerating your path forward.
UIU Graduate Program Features
Online Graduate Programs
Provide you with the flexibility to balance your education, career, and personal commitments.
Built for Connection and Support
Small class sizes, experienced faculty, and personalized support ensure you’re never navigating your next step alone.
Undergraduate-to-Graduate LINK
Eligible undergraduate students can earn graduate-level credit—saving time, money, and accelerating your path forward.
UIU Graduate Program Features
Online Graduate Programs
Provide you with the flexibility to balance your education, career, and personal commitments.
Built for Connection and Support
Small class sizes, experienced faculty, and personalized support ensure you’re never navigating your next step alone.
Undergraduate-to-Graduate LINK
Eligible undergraduate students can earn graduate-level credit—saving time, money, and accelerating your path forward.
Explore UIU 's Online Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Psychology
Estimated Completion Time: 2 years
Program Summary: Built for real-world application, this online master’s in psychology develops practical leadership and research skills you can apply immediately in your career.
Ideal For: Professionals looking to advance in human services, business, education, or those preparing for doctoral study in psychology.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Estimated Completion Time: 1–2 years
Program Summary: A flexible, online Master of Business Administration designed to build practical leadership and management skills across core business functions and prepare you for career advancement in a variety of industries.
Ideal For: Professionals and recent graduates seeking to strengthen their business acumen, advance into leadership roles, or specialize in areas such as accounting, cybersecurity, human resources, or general management.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Estimated Completion Time: About 2 years
Program Summary: A fully online Master of Education designed to deepen teaching expertise, expand leadership capacity, and prepare educators for advanced roles through a variety of emphasis areas and endorsements.
Ideal For: Current teachers and education professionals seeking leadership roles, specialized instructional skills, or advanced credentials in areas such as early childhood, ESL, reading, special education, or teacher leadership.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Estimated Completion Time: 1-2 years
Program Summary: A flexible, fully online Master of Healthcare Administration designed to build practical leadership and administrative skills for today’s evolving healthcare environments.
Ideal For: Professionals seeking advancement in healthcare management, hospital administration, long-term care leadership, clinic operations, or population health management.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Estimated Completion Time: 1–2 years
Program Summary: A fully online Master of Public Administration designed to develop practical leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills for careers in government, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
Ideal For: Professionals seeking advancement in government, nonprofit leadership, emergency management, public policy, healthcare administration, criminal justice, cybersecurity, or organizational leadership roles.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
Estimated Completion Time: 2–3 years
Program Learning Experience: The Master of Science in Counseling is delivered through uiuLive, combining live virtual instruction with meaningful faculty and peer interaction.
Program Summary: A fully online Master of Science in Counseling designed to prepare students for professional counseling roles through applied learning, prevention strategies, early intervention, and client advocacy across diverse settings.
Ideal For: Individuals seeking careers in community mental health, school counseling (K–12), substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation services, hospitals, or private practice.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Explore UIU 's Online Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Psychology
Estimated Completion Time: 2 years
Program Summary: Built for real-world application, this online master’s in psychology develops practical leadership and research skills you can apply immediately in your career.
Ideal For: Professionals looking to advance in human services, business, education, or those preparing for doctoral study in psychology.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Estimated Completion Time: 1–2 years
Program Summary: A flexible, online Master of Business Administration designed to build practical leadership and management skills across core business functions and prepare you for career advancement in a variety of industries.
Ideal For: Professionals and recent graduates seeking to strengthen their business acumen, advance into leadership roles, or specialize in areas such as accounting, cybersecurity, human resources, or general management.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Estimated Completion Time: About 2 years
Program Summary: A fully online Master of Education designed to deepen teaching expertise, expand leadership capacity, and prepare educators for advanced roles through a variety of emphasis areas and endorsements.
Ideal For: Current teachers and education professionals seeking leadership roles, specialized instructional skills, or advanced credentials in areas such as early childhood, ESL, reading, special education, or teacher leadership.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Estimated Completion Time: 1-2 years
Program Summary: A flexible, fully online Master of Healthcare Administration designed to build practical leadership and administrative skills for today’s evolving healthcare environments.
Ideal For: Professionals seeking advancement in healthcare management, hospital administration, long-term care leadership, clinic operations, or population health management.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Estimated Completion Time: 1–2 years
Program Summary: A fully online Master of Public Administration designed to develop practical leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills for careers in government, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
Ideal For: Professionals seeking advancement in government, nonprofit leadership, emergency management, public policy, healthcare administration, criminal justice, cybersecurity, or organizational leadership roles.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
Estimated Completion Time: 2–3 years
Program Learning Experience: The Master of Science in Counseling is delivered through uiuLive, combining live virtual instruction with meaningful faculty and peer interaction.
Program Summary: A fully online Master of Science in Counseling designed to prepare students for professional counseling roles through applied learning, prevention strategies, early intervention, and client advocacy across diverse settings.
Ideal For: Individuals seeking careers in community mental health, school counseling (K–12), substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation services, hospitals, or private practice.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
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Master of Arts in Psychology
Estimated Completion Time: 2 years
Program Summary: Built for real-world application, this online master’s in psychology develops practical leadership and research skills you can apply immediately in your career.
Ideal For: Professionals looking to advance in human services, business, education, or those preparing for doctoral study in psychology.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Comm. Arts
Estimated Completion Time: 1–2 years
Program Summary: A flexible, online Master of Business Administration designed to build practical leadership and management skills across core business functions and prepare you for career advancement in a variety of industries.
Ideal For: Professionals and recent graduates seeking to strengthen their business acumen, advance into leadership roles, or specialize in areas such as accounting, cybersecurity, human resources, or general management.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Estimated Completion Time: About 2 years
Program Summary: A fully online Master of Education designed to deepen teaching expertise, expand leadership capacity, and prepare educators for advanced roles through a variety of emphasis areas and endorsements.
Ideal For: Current teachers and education professionals seeking leadership roles, specialized instructional skills, or advanced credentials in areas such as early childhood, ESL, reading, special education, or teacher leadership.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Estimated Completion Time: 1-2 years
Program Summary: A flexible, fully online Master of Healthcare Administration designed to build practical leadership and administrative skills for today’s evolving healthcare environments.
Ideal For: Professionals seeking advancement in healthcare management, hospital administration, long-term care leadership, clinic operations, or population health management.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Estimated Completion Time: 1–2 years
Program Summary: A fully online Master of Public Administration designed to develop practical leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills for careers in government, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
Ideal For: Professionals seeking advancement in government, nonprofit leadership, emergency management, public policy, healthcare administration, criminal justice, cybersecurity, or organizational leadership roles.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA
Pre-Prof. Studies
Estimated Completion Time: 2–3 years
Program Learning Experience: The Master of Science in Counseling is delivered through uiuLive, combining live virtual instruction with meaningful faculty and peer interaction.
Program Summary: A fully online Master of Science in Counseling designed to prepare students for professional counseling roles through applied learning, prevention strategies, early intervention, and client advocacy across diverse settings.
Ideal For: Individuals seeking careers in community mental health, school counseling (K–12), substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation services, hospitals, or private practice.
No GRE/GMAT Required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and a 2.75 cumulative GPA