

Undergraduate Criminal Justice
11255 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

National University
Founded in 1971 in San Diego, California, National University is
a private, accredited, nonprofit institution of higher education.
Since its founding, the University has provided access to
high-quality lifelong learning opportunities to a diverse
population of adult learners.
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continuing education by offering a diversity of instructional
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constituents to become responsible citizens in an interdependent,
pluralistic, global community.
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
The Major in Criminal Justice 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 core program 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
Additionally, students select elective courses from psychology, sociology, addictive disorders, behavioral science, legal studies, information technology, and human resources management to provide a broader perspective in human behavior. A senior research project supervised by full-time, associate, and select core adjunct faculty.

