National American University

Earning an associate degree in Criminal Justice can prepare learners for entry-level positions in private security, advancement within criminal justice agencies, or after completion of additional training in an officer's training academy, policing and institutional corrections employment. Our program helps students identify and develop appropriate solutions for criminal justice issues and understand the need to handle their position of authority ethically, logically, and wisely within the parameters of their organization. Graduates will gain an overall knowledge of the various agencies and their responsibilities within the American criminal justice system.

Students in the state of Minnesota are not eligible to sit for the Minnesota Police Officer licensing examination upon completion of this program. Other public and private career options may be available to graduates.

This program may also benefit current officers who are seeking to advance their careers through education.

This program is not offered through our Online campus format in Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), or Tennessee (TN).

Earning an associate degree in Paralegal Studies introduces learners to basic paralegal skills such as how to conduct legal research, prepare documents for attorneys, and interview clients and other parties of interest in legal matters. This program will also provide students with fundamental knowledge of substantive and procedural law and help them develop critical thinking skills to enable them to analyze problems by identifying and evaluating alternative solutions.

Earning a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice can prepare learners for entry-level positions in private security, advancement within criminal justice agencies, or after completion of additional training in an officer's training academy, policing and institutional corrections employment. Our program helps students identify and develop appropriate solutions for criminal justice issues and understand the need to handle their position of authority ethically, logically, and wisely within the parameters of their organization. Graduates will gain an overall knowledge of the various agencies and their responsibilities within the American criminal justice system.

Students in the state of Minnesota are not eligible to sit for the Minnesota Police Officer licensing examination upon completion of this program. Other public and private career options may be available to graduates.

This program may also benefit current officers who are seeking to advance their careers through education.

ith the bachelor's in Paralegal Studies, students will learn how to, under the supervision of an attorney, interview clients and witnesses; draft court pleadings and other legal documents; perform legal research; investigate medical, police, and other records; attend hearings; assist in trial preparations; and assist at trial. This program takes 4 years or less to complete.