School of Social
Sciences &
Applied Programs

How to Apply

Located in the heart of Natchitoches, the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs at Northwestern State University offers a dynamic range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs designed to launch you into meaningful careers in public safety, criminal justice, history, homeland security, intelligence, and more.

with options such as the Pre-Law & Paralegal Studies concentration—equipping students for law school or roles in the legal industry

preparing students for leadership across emergency management, law enforcement, public safety, EMS, and safety services, with specialized

where students engage with advanced, real-world challenges and security strategies through structured study, research, and analysis

providing multidisciplinary training in aerial, terrestrial, and underwater remote systems—an excellent resume-enhancer through hands-on learning

SSAP provides a range of specialized facilities and partnerships to enrich your education:

Explore artifact conservation, cataloging, fieldwork techniques, and preservation science

Offers NSU students real-world experience through archaeological and historical research projects in northwest Louisiana