National University

National University is the second-largest, accredited, private, nonprofit institution of higher learning in California. Founded in 1971, National University consists of five schools and one college, including the Schools of Business and Management; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and Media and Communications; and the College of Letters and Sciences.

National University offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as 13 teacher credential and certificate programs. A leader in online education, National University offers more than 35 graduate and undergraduate degree programs and over 300 courses online.

The National University learning system has won accolades and awards for its technological leadership and flexible learning options:

• Unique one-course-per-month format: Accelerate your time to a degree
• Advanced online learning option: Study where and when you want
• Year-round registration: Allows students to enroll at any time without waiting for a new quarter or semester
• Flexible scheduling opportunities: Start any month that is convenient for you

Quality, access, relevance, accelerated pace, affordability and community are the core values that shape the National University mission and our commitment to you.

College of Letters and Sciences

By developing critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills, liberal arts programs prepare you to enter and move ahead in a wide range of careers. The College of Letters and Sciences at National University is committed to helping you gain a truly liberal arts education while at the same time achieving personal intellectual growth.

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Political science, the systematic and rigorous study of politics and government, is becoming increasingly crucial in a complex and controversial world. Current cynicism about politics and public leadership belies a need for responsive, representative, effective, and capable public authority. Citizens still expect government to tackle such intimidating social problems, such as healthcare, community security, economic, and social justice and the balancing of conflicting rights and freedoms. Political science analyzes the ways societies use public authority to address collective problems. The political science program is designed to equip students with specialized research and analytical skills as well as familiarity with more generalized problem-solving skills sufficient to allow them to make valuable contributions to any vocation or enterprise they pursue and to insure that they will be prepared to solve public problems.

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science will engage students in the study of social, economic, and political life, nationally and globally. A bachelor's degree in political science can lead to exciting careers in federal, state, and local governments; law, business, and international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management, electoral politics, and polling; journalism; , and research and teaching.

Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law Studies program provides students with the well rounded education needed for admission to law schools. Emphasis is placed on the verbal, critical thinking, and analytical skills that are considered vital for success as a law student and as a member of the legal profession. This major also allows students interested in a career in business or government to gain an understanding of the complex legal issues they will face in their professions.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree is designed to meet the educational and professional needs of individuals in law enforcement who are interested in professional development or career advancement. It also prepares individuals for challenging and dynamic careers in the justice system at the local, state, and federal levels. Individuals completing the program are prepared for entry- and advanced-level positions, teaching, or training assignments, private security employment, research, or employment as consultants within the field.

The major consists of upper-division courses that include basic forensic science, research methods, juvenile justice, corrections, criminology, leadership and management, civil and criminal investigations, court systems, criminal law, and a senior research project supervised by full-time, associate, and select core adjunct faculty. Additionally, students select elective courses from psychology, sociology, addictive disorders, behavioral science, legal studies, information technology, and human resource management to provide a broader perspective in human behavior.

Bachelor of Science in Domestic Security Management

The Bachelor of Science in Domestic Security Management (BS-DSM) program provides graduates with a foundation in the politics and cultures of terrorists, and best security practices to cope with a pending emergency, operations during an emergency, and recovery from an emergency. The program focuses on the management aspects of disasters and emergencies. More importantly, the program focuses on developing well-rounded decision makers with a strong background in leadership and ethics. Students will conduct research on various government and private sector entities and report on suggested improvements in preparing for an emergency. The program prepares graduates to work with a variety of emergency preparedness capacities such as land borders, seaports and airports, threat assessment, disaster management, and crisis response planning and management. The goal of the program is to develop both the critical acumen and theoretical outcomes before, during, and after emergencies. Graduates will develop the ability to write emergency plans, implement and manage emergency plans, and assist policy makers on recovery issues.

The BS-DSM program is designed for students who aspire to work in the private security industry or city, state or federal levels. It is also appropriate for military personnel of all ranks, mid-level managers, and managers seeking promotion within the private sector to various levels of government.

The BS-DSM program is composed of ten core courses and six electives offered in an accelerated one-month onsite format. As an introduction, students are offered a broad overview of security management, current issues in domestic security, and the culture and politics of terrorists. The remaining six courses expose the student to direct management strategies for emergencies including leadership and ethics. Together these courses provide a theoretical and practical foundation for managing emergencies.

Master of Forensic Science

The Master of Forensic Sciences (MFS) is a specialized professional degree designed for law enforcement, lab personnel, attorneys, investigators and other professionals seeking to upgrade their existing skills, as well as individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the forensic sciences, law, law enforcement, private or governmental laboratories, jails and corrections and Medical Examiner's Office. The field of forensics focuses on the application of scientific methods to the resolution of legal problems.