“The noblest motive is the public good.” — Virgil

It takes a certain kind of person to dedicate their life to public service. It takes hard work and dedication, good moral character, and a strong sense of self. National University’s School of Public Service supports students with our Whole Human™ approach to education. That means financial, social and emotional, career, family, and academic help throughout your journey here at NU.

The School of Public Service offers several criminal justice and public service programs at all levels that prepare students with the skills to succeed in the ever-changing landscape of public service. These programs will provide the know-how to serve you well in the fields of law and business, public administration, criminal justice, forensic sciences, homeland security, and emergency management. If dedicating yourself to a career in public service is your calling, National University is here to help.

Lisa Hutton, Dean
College of Law and Public Service

Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean
School of Public Service

Learn More About Our Programs

Certificate

• Graduate Certificate in Forensic and Crime Scene Investigations

Bachelor’s

• Bachelor of Public Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
• Minor in Business Law
• Minor in Criminal Justice Administration
• Minor in Pre-Law Studies

Master’s

• Master’s in Public Administration
• Master’s in Criminal Justice Leadership
• Master of Forensic Sciences
• Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Doctoral

• Doctor of Public Administration
• Doctor of Criminal Justice

NU’s Public Safety Promise

National University, a Veteran-founded nonprofit, is proud to support public safety professionals who protect and serve our communities every day. To show appreciation, we commit to providing affordable, accessible education to all public safety professionals to advance their careers and help them reach educational goals through our Public Safety Promise Scholarship*.

To learn more about NU’s Public Safety Promise contact an enrollment advisor to discuss degree programs and scholarship options or visit https://www.nu.edu/our-university/the-university/partnerships/publicsafety/ .

*Nursing, radiation therapy, and doctoral programs are excluded from the tuition discount.

Program Accreditations