Criminal Justice
The associates degree in Criminal Justice at NAU helps students learn how to analytically evaluate, synthesize information, and use critical thinking skills to develop appropriate solutions for important criminal justice issues. The program is designed to help graduates understand the coercive nature of criminal justice decision making and the need to use logic, ethics, and critical thinking skills in order to use your authority appropriately. This program will prepare you for an entry-level position in various criminal justice agencies such as: police officers, court clerks, court bailiffs, correctional officers, probation officers, parole officers, and other federal law enforcement position.Campuses offering Criminal Justice include:
- Online
- Albuquerque, NM
- Allen Service Center, Allen TX
- Austin, TX
- Bloomington, MN
- Brooklyn Center, MN
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Colorado Springs, CO - South Education Center
- Denver, CO
- Independence, MO
- Kansas City (Northland), MO
- Lee's Summit, MO
- Minnetonka, MN
- Overland Park, KS
- Rapid City, SD
- Rio Rancho, NM
- Roseville, MN
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Watertown, SD
- Wichita, KS
Course offerings vary by campus. Please check for up-to-date programs at the campus you're interested in.
Why National American University?
Financial Assistance
NAU provides financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities and low interest loan programs through federal, state and local sources for those who qualify. Our friendly staff will help you apply.
Individual Attention
From the day you register to the day you graduate, we're with you every step of the way. In the classrooms, our specially designed degree and diploma programs are based on class sizes of 15 to 24 students.
Life After Graduation
National American University students receive assistance with professional resume writing, interviewing skills and post-interview follow-up. Our lifetime placement service is available to assist and support our graduates in their job searches.
Accreditation
National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Accreditation doesn't get any better than this.
