Serve your community, protect the innocent, and shape justice. NSU’s Criminal Justice degree turns your purpose into powerful career pathways.
Explore law enforcement, the legal system, and corrections. Graduate ready to serve your community in high-impact criminal justice careers.
Why Choose Criminal Justice at NSU
Launch a Purpose-Driven Career
NSU’s Criminal Justice program equips you with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to pursue justice, protect communities, and lead in law enforcement, legal services, and public safety. Flexible formats. Focused faculty. Career-ready graduates.
AT A GLANCE COURSES
Learn how justice is enforced, crime is solved, and society is protected through engaging, real-world courses designed to prepare you for today’s criminal justice careers.
Explore how police, courts, and corrections work together to uphold justice in a democratic society.
Examine why crime happens and how society responds with punishment and reform.
Program Highlights
NSU’s Criminal Justice program offers unique opportunities and resources to help you succeed. From hands-on learning to personalized guidance, these highlights set our program apart.
Hands on Learning
Apply what you learn in real-world simulations and career-based scenarios that build your investigative, legal, and ethical skills.
Expert Faculty
Learn from experienced professionals who bring careers in law enforcement, forensics, and legal studies directly into the classroom.
Career Preparation
Graduate with the knowledge, experience, and skills employers seek in today’s competitive criminal justice careers.
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