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Up to 25% tuition reduction for public safety professionals

Up to 25% tuition reduction for spouses and dependents

Flexible online programs with monthly start dates

Finish faster with credit for prior training and experience

25% Tuition Scholarship for Public Safety Professionals

National University, a Veteran-founded nonprofit, proudly supports the public safety professionals who protect and serve our communities. Through the Public Safety Promise Scholarship, we help make higher education more accessible for public safety personnel, their spouses, and dependents. With flexible online courses and monthly start dates, you can earn your degree in fields like criminal justice, homeland security, and public administration without putting your career on hold.

25% Tuition Reduction Scholarship

On most associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate programs

15% Tuition Reduction Scholarship

On most doctoral programs

10% Tuition Reduction Scholarship

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Turn Your Public Safety Training Into Course Credit

NU accepts up to 30 credit hours for professional training, allowing students to earn additional credits beyond those listed here. Visit nu.edu/cpl to learn more.

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California Articulations

Texas Articulations

Florida Articulations

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Other Opportunities

State	Programs	Approved Courses
Alabama	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 229 (waived), CJA 352
Arizona	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 229, CJA 453, CJA 352, CJA 351, CJA 337, CJA 464, CJA 356
California POST and California Highway Patrol	BS Criminal Justice Admin or BA Homeland Security or BA Public Admin	BS Criminal Justice CJA 229 (waived), CJA 356, CJA 400, CJA 401, CJA 443, CJA 448 CJA 457, CJA 467, BS Homeland Security 5 UL CJA electives, Bachelor of Public Admin 4 UL CJA electives
Colorado	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230, CJA 351, CJA 352
Connecticut	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230, CJA 351, CJA 352
Florida	BS Criminal Justice Admin & BA Homeland Security	BS Criminal Justice CJA 351, CJA 352, CJA 460, 2 UL CJA Electives, BS Homeland Security CJA 470, 2 UL CJA Electives
Georgia	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 229, CJA 352, CJA 400, CJA 230, CJA 337, 1 UL CJA Elec.
Louisiana	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 446, CJA 460, CJA 351, CJA 352
Maryland	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230
Nevada	BS Criminal Justice Admin & BA Homeland Security	BS Criminal Justice CJA 352, CJA 460, CJA 443, BS Homeland Security CJA 460, 1 UL CJA elective
New Jersey	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230, CJA 351, CJA 352
New York	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230, CJA 351, CJA 352, CJA 464
Pennsylvania	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230, CJA 352
Tennessee	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230, CJA 352
Texas	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 337 CJA 352 CJA 453 CJA 460
Washington	BS Criminal Justice Admin & BA Homeland Security	BS Criminal Justice CJA 351 CJA 352 2 UL CJA electives, BS Homeland Security HSE 470 2 UL CJA electives

Prior Learning Experience	Programs	Approved Courses
CA POST Basic Dispatcher	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230, CJA 351
LAPD Arrest and Firearms Training	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230, CJA 351
LAPD Civilian Supervisory and Leadership Course	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230
San Diego Police Department Command Leadership Training	BS Criminal Justice Admin and Masters Criminal Justice Leadership	BA Crim Justice Admin CJA 446 Masters Criminal Justice Leadership CJA 608
Basic Correctional Juvenile Academy	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 337, CJA 340l, CJA 356
Adult Corrections Office Course	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 340, CJA 356, CJA 400
Fire Fighting Training	BS Homeland Security	1 Upper Division Elective Course
CA Command College	BS Criminal Justice Admin, Masters Criminal Justice Leadership, Masters Public Administration	BA Crim Justice Admin CJA 230, CJA 443 Masters Criminal Justice Leadership 3 Elective Courses MPA (with org. leadership spec.) 1 of LED 602, 603, 604, or 605 (without spec.) 3 program elective courses
SD Sheriff- Less Lethal/Taser Training	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230
California Highway Patrol	BS Criminal Justice Admin or BA Homeland Security or BA Public Admin	BS Criminal Justice CJA 229 (waived), CJA 356, CJA 400, CJA 401, CJA 443, CJA 448 CJA 457, CJA 467, BS Homeland Security 5 UL CJA electives, Bachelor of Public Admin 4 UL CJA electives
SD Sheriff- Field Training Officer Basic Course	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230
SD Sheriff- Under the Influence	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230
SD Sheriff- Defensive Tactics Instructor Course	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230
SD Sheriff- POST Supervisory Course	BS Criminal Justice Admin, Masters Public Admin	Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice CJA 230, CJA 446, CJA 443, MPA w/o specialization, one elective course, with specialization credit for 1 of LED 602, 603, 604, or 605
San Diego Sheriff’s Department: Detention Academy Training	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230, CJA 400
San Diego Sheriff’s Department: Forensic Evidence Technician Course	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230, CJA 356

Prior Learning Experience	Programs	Approved Courses
School Resource Officer	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230
Basic Telecommunicator Licensing Course	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230
Basic Corrections	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230

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Pinellas County Sherriff’s Office- Sheriff’s Leadership Institute	BS Criminal Justice Admin and Masters Criminal Justice Leadership	BA Crim Justice Admin CJA 446, Masters Criminal Justice Leadership CJA 608

Prior Learning Experience	Programs	Approved Courses
Command Leadership Institute Certificate	BS Criminal Justice Admin or Masters Public Admin	BS Crim Justice Admin CJA 446, CJA 453, MPA 3 elective courses
Executive Leadership Institute Certificate	BS Criminal Justice Admin or Masters Public Admin	BS Crim Justice Admin CJA 446, CJA 457, MPA 1 elective, PAD 627, PAD 631
Supervisor Leadership Institute Certificate	BS Criminal Justice Admin	BS Crim Justice Admin CJA 446, MPA PAD 622, 1 elective
Five Star Chief	PhD Criminal Justice	DCJ – CJ 7101, CJ 7104
Institute Trilogy	MS Criminal Justice Leadership	CJA 608 or 1 elective + 2 electives

Prior Learning Experience	Programs	Approved Courses
National Association of School Resource Officers (Advanced and Basic SRO)	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230
U.S. Marshals Service	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 351, CJA 352, CJA 356
U.S. Customs and Border Protection	BS Criminal Justice Admin or BA General Studies	CJA 230, GE Spanish, 9 semester credit hours of open electives
FLETC Criminal Investigator	BS Criminal Justice Admin	12 semester credit hours Upper Level CJA Electives
Michigan State Corrections	BS Criminal Justice Admin	CJA 230, CJA 340

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Prepare to manage disasters, crises, and national security threats.

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Understand human behavior, mental health, and decision-making.

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Lead public organizations and manage policy and programs.

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Apply scientific methods to forensic evidence and investigations.

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Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)

Whether you’re pursuing professional advancement or personal growth, NU’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) programs help you take the next step.

Designed by industry experts, our flexible online certificates and courses deliver practical skills, training, and degree pathways to help you stay competitive in your field.

Discover programs like Organizational Wellness for Law Enforcement, Professional Certificate in Community Policing, Professional Certificate in Online Teaching, Leadership, and more at nu.edu/pace.

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Hear From NU Students and Alums

I’m a first-generation college student and graduate. National University has made my transition to a new school easy and stress-free. My professors and advisors are responsive and helpful. I feel like I have a support system within the school system itself, which has been essential to my success.

Alexis L.

Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Class of ’25

Earning my PhD in Criminal Justice and Organizational Leadership has allowed me to merge my military, law enforcement, and executive experiences into a meaningful purpose. My professors’ support, the writing center, and peer engagement in discussion boards were critical. I’d recommend building relationships with faculty early, as they genuinely want to see you succeed.

Jeremy B.

PhD in Criminal Justice and Organizational Leadership, Class of ’25

My favorite part of the program was the staff and students. The staff was professional and had previous experience working in some aspect of criminal justice, not just teaching about it. The students were also professional, and most had full-time jobs.

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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Class of ’21

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