Criminal Justice Degree Brochure from Northwest University

LEARN FROM LEADERS. BECOME A LEADER.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Rob McKenna Washington State Attorney General 2005–2013 “As Washington’s Attorney General for eight years, it was my privilege to work closely with law enforcement agencies and officials across our state, and to serve on the governing board of our state’s Criminal Justice Training Commission. I also got to know the people at Northwest University, and came to appreciate the outstanding quality of its higher education programs and degrees. As a result, I was happy to see Northwest launch its Criminal Justice Program with its emphasis on business management and leadership training. Today’s public safety departments are very sophisticated in how they deal with complex problems and operations, not to mention tighter government budgets. These departments demand highly trained officers and staff who come equipped with the kinds of management, analytical, and leadership skills that Northwest University imparts to its Criminal Justice students.”

When opportunity comes

WILL YOU BE READY?

You’ve always wanted a degree, but there’s that pesky little voice inside that says it just isn’t possible for someone with a schedule like yours. At Nortwest University, we’re here to tell you that you can. Our fully-credentialed, online Criminal Justice Program is designed specifically for men and women with busy lives.

For people just like you.

We’ll help you find possible credits from your professional and life experiences.

This includes credit hours earned at “on-the-job” training, community colleges, and universities—up to 77 credits. The result? You’ll spend less and earn your degree faster.

Our tuition is very competitive and includes a Google Chromebook laptop that provides you access to our entire online curriculum. There are no hidden fees or time limits on your previous credit hours earned.

At Northwest University, you can earn your Bachelor of Science degree in as little as 18 months. And when opportunity comes knocking, you’ll be standing at the door.

WHY CHOOSE NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY? Learn Within a Cohort Learn in a cohort of students who share your major and your goals. A supportive environment of peers will encourage you, challenge you, and become a fundamental part of your academic experience.

Education is Increasingly Important According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 30% of adults in the U.S. have a degree. Yet 59% of U.S. jobs in 2008 required at least a bachelor’s degree. That number is expected to reach 63% within the next five years.

Concentrated Approach to Learning Instead of taking several classes at once, you’ll complete one class every five weeks, then move on to the next subject. It’s an approach that makes learning more focused and manageable.

Designed for Busy Adults Classes are 100% online and you can work at hours convenient to you. With our program, you can maintain your current lifestyle while achieving your degree.

Proven Excellence Northwest University has been providing students with an exceptional Christian education for over 78 years. U.S. News and World Report recently featured NU in their Best Colleges of 2013 as both a top school and a best value.

Free Career Services We offer individual career counseling, personality/interest assessments, resume and cover letter writing workshops, and interview coaching. It’s a free service for NU students to help you find your ideal career.

Financial Aid for Everyone School is an investment that will pay dividends for the rest of your life. We offer financial aid for every full-time student in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships.

Highest Accreditation Our accreditation is the highest available.

The same as Harvard. You can be sure that a degree from NU will be widely recognized and deeply respected.

Growth Opportunity Criminal justice is a rapidly expanding field offering many diverse opportunities with high growth potential. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many jobs in criminal justice are expected to grow at faster than average job rates through 2018.

Unique Criminal Justice Curriculum Our curriculum is specifically designed to provide a true problem identification approach and development of strategies for long-term solutions. You’ll develop the critical thinking skills to provide thoughtprovoking answers that work.

Dispatcher Margaux Lallas SnoPac Communications Center “I chose Northwest University to complete my degree because I felt it was the best fit for me. I liked their values, program outline, and responsive staff. When you work and go to school full-time, it can be challenging. Fortunately, I found a university with a program and team that really supports me. I love how business skills have been added to the Criminal Justice Program that are usable in real life and I look forward to developing these skills to help my agency.�

WE TEACH CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR THE 21st CENTURY Leadership Develop leadership skills specific to law enforcement and what it takes to succeed in the 21st century.

Organizational Development Learn how to build and maintain a leading edge organization where all of the individual parts work better together.

Value Proposition Learn how to create a department as a value proposition rather than a cost center; a department where benefits exceed costs.

Lean Six Sigma Study one of the most powerful management systems ever devised and learn how to assist in optimizing departmental resources and cost.

Business Intelligence Decision Support Discover how you can develop a fact-based decision system that maximizes and focuses staff and resources.

Strategy and Planning Learn how to create a roadmap that determines where a department is going and how it gets there.

Community Involvement Study a different community policing philosophy where the community is taught to handle a large percentage of the problems to which law enforcement typically responds.

Special Problems Study terrorism, cybercrime, white collar crime, labor-management issues, organized crime, and gangs.

Policy Development Learn how to obtain the support of departmental staff to help build organizational policy.

Political Influences Understand how to win political influences internally and externally to the department.

Personnel Management Learn about proper hiring, promoting, disciplinary systems that work, following the rule of law, labor agreements, and policy.

Predictive Analytics Use statistical probability analysis to predict trends, crimes, and problems.

Budget Planning, Development, Management, and Evaluation Understand where tax revenue comes from; what is and is not earmarked; and how to build, manage, and evaluate a proper budget.

IT PAYS TO GET YOUR DEGREE

WHY THIS MAN WAS ON OUR MOST WANTED LIST. When we set out to create a new online Criminal Justice Program, we sought the very best to lead it. Our trail ended at Bill Cooper. His titles have included Chief of Police, Police Commander, and Corporate Security Lead for T-Mobile and Microsoft.

Today, Bill leads our Criminal Justice Program. His expertise has helped to shape our new online Criminal Justice degree.

Thanks to his experience, the education you receive is of the highest caliber and will prepare you to advance your career.

DISTINGUISHED. EXPERIENCED. COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS. Faculty members teach, advise, and supervise graduate students. Adjunct faculty are current practitioners who teach specialized courses.

Penny Sapp BA, MBA Doctoral Candidate Kitsap County Sheriff’s Corrections Division.

Bill Cooper BA, MBA, MPA Director/Associate Professor Criminal Justice, Northwest University Retired Chief of Police and corporate Senior Manager. Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

Jordan Daniel May M.Div., TH.M Correctional Chaplain U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex, Butner, North Carolina.

Worked in the Federal Medical Center, Bureau’s Oncology Center, and FCI-1 Commitment/Treatment Program for nation’s worst sex offenders.

William L. Whitlatch DM/IST, MM, CPP, CFE Director of Security, Ethics and Compliance T-Mobile and metroPCS, Inc. Adjunct Professor. Dallas Police Department Squad Leader/Field Training Officer for 9 years.

Eric W. Olsen BA, MPA Chief, Kirkland Police Department.

Graduated from the FBI National Academy 194th Session and isactive in a number of professional law enforcement organizations.

Michelle Parker Williams BA, MBA Mason County Sheriff’s Office – Deputy Patrol Division.

Experienced in and Behavioral Therapy assisting individuals with developmental— mental disabilities.

Mark W. Hagreen BA, MPA Commander, Redmond Police Department, Office of Emergency Management (City of Redmond) and Community Outreach Division.

Douglas S. Jeske BA, MBA Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office – Major, managing the Corrections Bureau and responsible for 364 employees and 1,200 inmates.

Daniel Brian Polage BA, JD Trust Officer, Baker Boyer Bank Member of the Washington State Bar Association since 2004. Yakima County Special Duty Prosecutor 2009–2011 and Deputy Prosecutor 2005–2009.

Grant Rauzi BA, MBA Director of Business Excellence and Strategy for Global Security, Microsoft Corporation. Served in numerous management positions in the high tech, software, and biomedical industries. ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence and Six Sigma Specialist.

Bob Afflerbach T-Mobile Security Operations Manager “I chose to pursue my degree with Northwest University because I had hit the glass ceiling, finding it difficult to get to the next level in my career. I am competing against individuals that have a degree (non-security related), but lack the extensive security background that I possess. With a B.S. in Criminal Justice from a reputable school like Northwest University, I have the business management tools and curriculum that are critical to helping me move into positions of greater responsibility.�

ADVISORY BOARD Our Criminal Justice Advisory Board is comprised of local leaders from various criminal justice fields. Their guiding input into our program will allow us to achieve our goal of providing an educational experience that prepares students to lead and excel in the challenging 21st century.

Visit our website at criminaljustice.northwestu.edu, or contact 888.962.1180 for more information or to coordinate a presentation.

Advisory Board Members

Bill Cooper Criminal Justice Program Director Northwest University

Elliott Nelson Department Officer Montesano Police

Ray Farris Vice President V-Academy

Eric Olsen Department Chief Kirkland Police

Scott Anderson Retired Police Officer Corporate Executive

Zane McCraw Corrections Officer King County Corrections

Scott Behrbaum Department Commander Issaquah Police

Dave Harris Sergeant Lynnwood Police Department NAFTO

Ed Holmes Department Chief Mercer Island Police

Margaux Lallas Norcom Communications Center

YOUR FUTURE IS CALLING. WE CAN HELP YOU ANSWER.

Website: criminaljustice.northwestu.edu Email: cj@northwestu.edu Toll Free: 1.888.962.1180