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Welcome Fire Service personnel!

Why choose UIU

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing educational excellence and leadership development to approximately 6,000 students – at our traditional campus in Fayette, Iowa; through our various online degree programs; at our off-campus learning centers throughout the U.S.; and via our correspondence programs.

Degrees for your career

  • B.S. in Public Administration with a Fire Science emphasis
  • B.S. in Emergency and Disaster Management
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a Homeland Security Public Personnel Management emphasis
  • and several more programs...

Nationally regarded distance learning programs

  • Academically qualified faculty with practitioner experience
  • No on campus residency
  • Regionally accredited
  • Open enrollment so you can begin your degree during any term
  • Flexible schedule for faster degree completion
  • Maximum transfer of credits; military, ACE, CLEP, DSST, and experiential learning

The External Degree Program offers full degree programs through an Independent Study environment. The paper/email based program is specifically designed to make learning as flexible as possible. You may enroll in a course at any time and take up to six-months to complete the course.

For those who prefer interaction with other students, the Online Degree Program enables completion of courses in a virtual classroom environment. You can log on to your course at any time. Six eight weeks terms are offered each year.

Receive UIU college credit for your fire science training

Through our experiential learning program you may be eligible to receive up to 30 college credits for your fire science training.

 

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What our students are saying....The decision to pursue an education later in life is not always an easy one to make.  As a Career Firefighter, our work schedule is somewhat different than the rest of the workforce, so a “traditional” degree program tailored to a working parent didn’t quite fit either.

What I found and truly appreciated with the External Degree Program from Upper Iowa University was the flexibility in which to pursue my studies.  I was able to begin and complete each class within a reasonable timeframe tailored to my needs, I was not bound to a set semester to begin and complete each class.  UIU also recognized and awarded credit for previous training hours that Firefighters complete throughout their careers. 

If you are motivated and serious about furthering your education, I would encourage you to consider the External Degree Program from Upper Iowa University, you can do this!

Bob Herdt, Battalion Chief

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Last Updated 4/14/08