1857
Fayette, IA

School Details

Established in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private institution located in rural northeastern Iowa in the town of Fayette. The idea of founding Upper Iowa University was that of a local pioneer woman named Elizabeth Alexander, who in 1894 obtained $10,000 from her husband, and $5,000 plus ten acres from her son-in-law and used these donations to create the university. In January of 1857, the first classes began in what was then known as the “Fayette Seminary of the Upper Iowa Conference,” which was affiliated with the Methodist Church. In 1858, the name of the institution was changed to Upper Iowa University. Upper Iowa University maintained its affiliation with the Methodist Church until 1928 and then separated from the church and became an independent university. Until the time of the separation, the Methodist Church had helped to maintain and support the university. As a result of the separation, the university broadened its curriculum and added academic advisors to assist with personalizing the education of its students.

Upper Iowa offers an online program that makes it easier for students that need a more flexible schedule to earn a degree. It offers post-secondary degree program majors, master’s degree programs, and certificate programs. Upper Iowa online degrees are internet-based and allow students to work on their own schedule. Students participating in the online program can begin taking classes in any of the terms during the year. While studying at their own pace, students earning these online degrees receive personalized, one-on-one interactions with instructors.

Accreditation & Licensing

Upper Iowa University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Certificate in Art Administration

Business

Associate of Arts in General Business Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Finance Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Global Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Human Resource Management Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Marketing Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Sport Administration Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies Bachelor of Science in Financial Management Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management Bachelor of Science in Management Bachelor of Science in Marketing Bachelor of Science in Public Administration / Fire Science Bachelor of Science in Public Administration / General Bachelor of Science in Public Administration / Law Enforcement Bachelor of Science in Public Administration / Policy-Politics Certificate in Human Resource Management Master of Business Administration / Accounting Master of Business Administration / Corporate Financial Management Master of Business Administration / General Management Master of Business Administration / Human Resources Management Master of Business Administration / Organizational Development Master of Public Administration / Emergency Management & Homeland Security Master of Public Administration / Government Administration Master of Public Administration / Healthcare Management Master of Public Administration / Nonprofit Organizational Management Master of Public Administration / Public Management Master of Sport Administration

Computer Science & IT

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science in Emergency & Disaster Management Bachelor of Science in Public Administration / Emergency Management Certificate in Emergency & Disaster Management

Education

Graduate Certificate in Literacy Coach Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership Master of Education in Early Childhood / Inclusive Settings Master of Education in English as a Second Language Master of Education in Instructional Strategist Master of Education in Reading Master of Education in Talented & Gifted Master of Education in Teacher Leadership Master of Science in Counseling / School Counseling

Healthcare

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Health Services Administration Bachelor of Science in Health Service Administration

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Psychology & Human Services

Associate of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Bachelor of Science in Human Services Bachelor of Science in Psychology Bachelor of Science in Social Science Certificate in Psychology Master of Science in Counseling / Mental Health Counseling