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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 Arts in Adult Education - Concentration Homeland Security
Certificate Programs Available
Legal Assistance Program
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Ranks #9 Best Online Bachelors Criminal Justice in 2011
The Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice online program was rated among the Best Values in Online Colleges by the Web site GetEducated.com. To view the Degree report card, please visit the following link - Report Card.