Mission of the Department of Criminal Justice
The Department of Criminal Justice at Northwestern State University is dedicated to the education of students for the professional, leadership, academic, and research careers in the challenging fields of criminal justice, public safety, homeland security, and public service. The Department provides instruction across a broad range of concepts, with the ultimate goals of student attainment of excellence in analytical and critical thinking abilities, effective interpersonal, communication, problem-solving skills, moral commitment, and the acquisition of substantive bases of knowledge, necessary to secure positions in criminal justice, all levels of government, public policy, and private organizations. Using active learning, participatory pedagogy, and a Global perspective, the Department holds a generalist orientation, through innovative analyses, in a student-centered, nurturing environment, and emphasizing an occupational context.
Degree Programs Available
Associate of Arts program in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts program in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Unified Public Safety Administration (UPSA)
With Concentrations in:
Law Enforcement Administration
Fire & Emergency Medical Service Administration
Emergency Management Administration
Master of Science in Homeland Security (HS)
(Anticipated Degree Approval Spring 2010/Courses begin August 2009)
Certificate Programs Available