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UIU-DeRidder: Education Built for Life
From your hometown near DeRidder, earn your college degree from the renowned Upper Iowa University. UIU’s DeRidder 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 16, 2022
Session 6: July 11, 2022
Session 1: August 29, 2022
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Academic Programs at UIU-DeRidder
The UIU-DeRidder 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-DeRidder 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
Program type not available at this location. View UIU's online & distance learning options.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 202 Accounting Principles II | ACCT 201 | 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 |
| 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 | |
| HIST 355 Modern World History | HIST 101 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| MKT 208 Marketing Principles | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| SOC 240 Diversity in the United States | Thursday |
Session 6 (07/11/2022 – 08/18/2022)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 210 Management Principles | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| CJ 365 Introduction to Policing | CJ 224 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| CJ 428 Offender Treatment | CJ 224 | 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Wednesday |
| ENG 290 The Movies | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| HIST 111 American History since 1877 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| PSY 270 Human Sexuality | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
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 | |
| CJ 333 Criminology | SOC 110 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| CJ 499 Special Project | SOC 110 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 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 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| ES 161 Intro to Environmental Science | 5:00 pm - 9:30 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 100 Introduction to Music | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| REL 125 Introduction to the Old Testament | 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 |
| CJ 321 Juvenile Delinquency | SOC 110 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 365 Introduction to Policing | CJ 224 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| COMM 105 Public Speaking | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| ENG 102 English Composition II | ENG 101 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday |
| HIST 100 World History to 1500 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| PS 100 U. S. Government | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| REL 126 Introduction to the New Testament | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
Session 3 (01/09/2023 – 03/02/2023)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 356 Quantitative Analysis/Bus II | BA 256 or MATH 220 or instructor approval. | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 224 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| CJ 367 Ethics in Criminal Justice | CJ 224 or CHEM 102 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| ECON 160 Principles of Microeconomics | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| ENG 290 The Movies | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| HIST 101 World History 1500- | 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 | Thursday | |
| PS 230 State and Local Government | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| SOC 240 Diversity in the United States | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
Session 4 (03/13/2023 – 05/04/2023)
| Course # & Title | Prerequisites | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA 210 Management Principles | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | ||
| CJ 237 Criminal Law and Procedure | CJ 224 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| CJ 388 Comparative Study/Criminal Justice | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| ECON 161 Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 160 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
| ENG 275 Television | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| ES 117 Natural Disasters | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| HIST 214 World at War 1914-1945 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| PHIL 150 Introduction to Philosophy | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| PSY 260 Gender Roles | SOC 110 or PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| PSY 321 Death and Dying | ENG 101 | 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 | Thursday |
| CJ 291 Community Oriented Policing | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Thursday | |
| CJ 398 Justice Administration | CJ 224 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| CS 102 Intro Cmptr Appl & Tech | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| ES 114 Conservation of Natural Resources | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| ES 121 Dinosaurs | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday | |
| MUS 200 American Jazz Styles | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday | |
| PSY 270 Human Sexuality | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
Session 6 (07/10/2023 – 08/17/2023)
| 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 |
| CJ 428 Offender Treatment | CJ 224 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday |
| HIST 240 Your Community/Part of US History | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tuesday | |
| PSY 311 Psychology of Women | PSY 190 | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Monday |
| REL 120 Intro to World Religions | 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Wednesday |
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 DeRidder area to make the transfer process even smoother. UIU holds articulation agreements with schools across the country, including Central Louisiana Technical Community College.
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-DeRidder, we’ll help you navigate the admissions and financial aid process.
Special Programs and Grants
Law Enforcement
UIU-DeRidder offers a special program for law enforcement officers in the Fraternal Order of Police and Louisiana State Troopers Association.
Military Financial Aid
We accept all military and veterans aid and offers military tuition grants.
Corporate Programs
UIU-DeRidder partners with area employers to offer employees grants toward tuition.
Experience UIU from DeRidder
As a student at UIU-DeRidder, you can take advantage of the benefits of being part of a global school community.
Michele Borch, '19
Business Administration
I appreciated the opportunity to be able to take classes in person and online. It was very convenient to have the in person classes so close to home.
Contact UIU-DeRidder
401 W. 1st Street
DeRidder, LA 70634
Phone: 337-537-4465
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Awards & Rankings
UIU regularly ranks among the top universities for its affordability, online learning programs, STEM programs and opportunities for military and veteran students.
