Bachelors Degree Requirements

A Bachelor's degree, also known as a Baccalaureate degree, is awarded to students who have successfully completed a four year course of studies. A Bachelor's degree is a prerequisite for further graduate studies.

Students must complete a total of 120 to 132* units of course work, depending on the course of study. This includes the 60 units of lower division credit received from a community college and 60 units of upper division course work from a major college or university. Note that all lower division courses must be fully accredited and transferable to a four year school.

You may take the lower division courses at a four year school, but the tuition is exorbitant compared to a community college.

LASD University has established direct relationships with the following colleges and universities offering a selection of bachelor's degrees:

Partnered Degree Programs

AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY (ONLINE)

• Bachelor of Arts:
  • Criminal Justice
  • Emergency and Disaster Management
  • General Studies
  • Homeland Security
  • Intelligence Studies
  • International Relations
  • Management
  • Political Science
  • Security Management
  • Sociology
  • Transportation and Logistics Management
• Bachelor of Science:
  • Criminal Justice
  • Forensics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fire Science
  • Information Systems Security
  • Information Technology
  • Information Technology Management
  • Legal Studies
  • Space Studies
• Master‘s:
  • Business Administration
  • Education
  • Management
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health
  • Criminal Justice
  • Homeland Security
  • Intelligence Studies
  • National Security Studies
  • Security Management

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, DOMINGUEZ HILLS (ONLINE)

• Bachelor of Science Applied Studies (100% on-line)
• Master of Science in Public Administration (100% on-line)
• Master of Business Administration MBA (100% on-line)

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

• Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES

• Master of Science in Public Administration

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE

• Master of Science in Public Administration

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO

• Designated Subjects Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential
• Bachelor of Arts in Career and Technical Studies (BCTS) degree

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

• Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

COLUMBIA COLLEGE

• Bachelor of General Studies
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice

MARIST COLLEGE (ONLINE)

• Master of Public Administration for Law Enforcement (100% on-line)

MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY (ONLINE)

• Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
• Master of Science in Strategic Leadership

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Science in Domestic Security Management
• Bachelor in Public Administration
• Master in Public Administration (MPA)

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY

• Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change
• Master of Arts in Learning Technologies (Online)
• Masters in Dispute Resolution
• LL.M. in Dispute Resolution

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

• Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education and Development

TRIDENT UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL (ONLINE) (Formerly TUI University)

• Business Administration:
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Criminal Justice Administration
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration with Criminal Justice Administration
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
• Health Sciences:
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
  • Master of Science in Health Sciences
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
• Computer Science:
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
  • Master of Science in Information Technology Management
• Education:
  • Master of Arts in Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership

UNION INSTITUTE AND UNION UNIVERSITY

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management
• Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE (ONLINE)

• Master‘s Degree in Criminology, Law & Society

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI (ONLINE)

• Master of Science in Criminal Justice

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

• Executive Master of Leadership Program

WOODBURY UNIVERSITY

• Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership
• Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE

• Associate of Arts Degree

IRVINE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW

• College of Law:
  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Doctorate of Law (LLD)
  • Paralegal (PL)
  • Legal Form Administration (LFA)

ABRAHAM LINCOLN SCHOOL OF LAW

• Juris Doctorate

PACIFIC COAST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

• Juris Doctorate

American Military University (Online)

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Bachelor of Arts:
  • Criminal Justice
  • Emergency and Disaster Management
  • General Studies
  • Homeland Security
  • Intelligence Studies
  • International Relations
  • Management
  • Political Science
  • Security Management
  • Sociology
  • Transportation and Logistics Management
• Bachelor of Science:
  • Criminal Justice
  • Forensics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fire Science
  • Information Systems Security
  • Information Technology
  • Information Technology Management
  • Legal Studies
  • Space Studies
• Master‘s:
  • Business Administration
  • Education
  • Management
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health
  • Criminal Justice
  • Homeland Security
  • Intelligence Studies
  • National Security Studies
  • Security Management

American Military University (AMU) is a fully online university which is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. AMU students are active working adults in the military, public safety and national security sectors, and beyond. Founded to provide relevant and affordable education to the military, AMU today serves a variety of students seeking liberal arts and professional studies degrees and we place special program emphasis on programs in Homeland Security, National Security, Intelligence and Emergency Disaster Management.
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ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS
At AMU, you can progress through your degree path faster. First, courses start monthly, because we know your personal commitments don‘t always align with a traditional semester schedule. Second, we offer 8 and 16-week sessions for many classes, so you have the option to take more intense, 8-week courses when your schedule allows.

AFFORDABILITY
Despite significant tuition rate hikes commonly found throughout the United States, AMU has a modest tuition level for our undergraduate and graduate courses. AMU has also established a book grant so that undergraduate students do not have to purchase their own books or pay for shipping costs, regardless of where they are located. This represents a huge savings for our students. The grant is available to all AMU undergraduate students throughout their degree program, providing the student maintains a 2.0 grade point average.

AMU offers over 100 degree programs and certificates. The following courses are just a few of the degree programs that maybe of interest to anyone in the public safety profession.

For more information or to contact AMU’s Local LASDU representative, Dennis Porter please go to www.amuonline.com or e-mail Dennis at dporter@apus.edu or visit the School’s website at: www.amuonline.com.

California State University Dominguez Hills (Online)

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Bachelor of Science Applied Studies (100% on-line)
• Master of Science in Public Administration (100% on-line)
• Master of Business Administration MBA (100% on-line)

PROGRAMS CAN BE COMPLETED ENTIRELY ON-LINE OR CAN BE MIXED IN A COMBINATION OF GROUND-BASED AND ONLINE FORMATS.
GOALS OF THE APPLIED STUDIES PROGRAM INCLUDE:

Provide a bridge between technical experience and the broader knowledge from management theory and liberal arts offers studies that assist students in occupational leadership in their respective field; Provide key transferable skills for the workplace in areas of critical reasoning, problem solving, and clear communication; Offers a degree program that combines quality and efficiency through flexible delivery, convenient scheduling, and continuous faculty advising; Up to 18 units of lower division technical course work may be integrated as part of the degree.

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is designed to provide a quality graduate professional education for individuals entering or currently employed in public service and non-profit professions. This asynchronous learning model reproduces the basic elements of a classroom teaching experience outside of the classroom. As such, the MPA Online program incorporates the traditional classroom components of a teaching faculty member, course materials, and the shared experiences of a cohort group of classmates.

The MPA degree provides graduates with the educational background and professional competencies needed to secure administrative or managerial positions in a variety of public sector and non-profit organizations or with preparation for doctoral study and careers in teaching and research.

California State University at Dominguez Hills is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING COSTS, AND PROGRAM DETAILS, CONTACT:

Applied Studies at WWW.APPLIEDSTUDIES.TV
Lani Donnelly – (310) 243-2870 or LDONNELLY@CSUDH.EDU
MPA - Malika Horne – (310) 243-2395 or MHORNE@CSUDH.EDU
MBA - Cathi Ryan – (310) 243-2395 or CRYAN@CSUDH.EDU

Or the school‘s website at http://dominguezonline.csudh.edu/programs.php.

California State University Long Beach

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice enhances the study of the criminal justice system with an emphasis on the following areas: solid leadership and management skills, being an informed consumer of criminal justice research, understanding conceptual and theoretical frameworks of crime and criminal justice, and identifying current trends in corrections, policing, criminal justice and criminology.

California State University at Long Beach is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CALL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AND EXTENSION SERVICES, (800) 963-2250
or DR. SAM TORRES at 562-985-5134 or storres2@csulb.edu.

Or the school‘s website at http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/chhs/departments/cj/.

California State University Los Angeles

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Master of Science in Public Administration

The Division of Extended Education, in conjunction with the Department of Political Science, offers you an exciting opportunity to get your Master of Science degree in Public Administration in an intensive all-Saturday course format. The program is modeled after Cal State L.A.‘s on-campus MSPA program, which is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

Designed for employees of the Los Angeles County Sheriff‘s Department and other professionals, the classes are on Saturdays, from 8:10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break and a 30-minute mid-morning and mid-afternoon coffee break. Classes will be taught at STARS Center in Whittier, CA.

As Cal State L.A. students, program participants will have full access to the University library, online databases, and other resources.

Entrance Requirements:

• BA or BS degree
• GPA of 2.75 or better in the last 90-quarter units of undergraduate degree
• Admission to CSULA
• Admission to the Extended Education MSPA Program

Additional Requirements:

• Upon admission, students are required to satisfy the Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).

Student loans are also available to qualified applicants through the Cal State L.A. Federal Credit Union, located across from campus at 2445 Mariondale Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032, (323) 505-2600. You may also apply online at www.calstatela-fcu.org.

In addition to the above financial assistance sources, you may also contact Cal State L.A.‘s Center for Student Financial Aid, Student Affairs Bldg., Room 124, (323) 343-6260.

For academic advisement, contact:

Siegrun Fox Freyss, Ph.D.
California State University, Los Angeles
(323) 343-2238, sfreyss@calstatela.edu

For general information, contact:

Joann Edmond
Associate Director
Division of Extended Education
California State University, Los Angeles
(323) 343-4919, jedmon2@cslanet.calstatela.edu

Or the School’s website at: http://www.calstatela.edu/exed/mspa

California State University Northridge

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Master of Science in Public Administration

California State University, Northridge is proud to offer a Master of Public Administration degree program at the Los Angeles School Police Department Headquarters in Los Angeles. The MPA is a professional degree for practitioners in the public sector or those who plan to work solving public sector problems.

HOW IT WORKS:

• Enrollment is guaranteed in every class.
• Class schedule is already set for entire program, meeting one night a week.
• Classes are presented one at a time in an accelerated mode.
• You join with other students as a cohort, and your group progresses through the program as a cohesive and supportive unit.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Arts (B.A.) degree from an accredited college or university.
• Grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above in the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units.
• At least two years of work experience in the public, private or non-profit sector.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE MPA PROGRAM, CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:

http://tsengcollege.csun.edu/mpa

For advisement, contact:

MPA Office: Patti Burleson at (818) 677-3217, patti.burleson@csun.edu
Los Angeles School Police Department: J. Arana via email at jarana@laspd.com

California State University San Bernardino

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Designated Subjects Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential
• Bachelor of Arts in Career and Technical Studies (BCTS) degree

Programs can be completed entirely online or can be mixed in a combination of ground based and online formats.

Goals of the Career and Technical Studies Program include:

• Provide teacher preparation to clear a Designated Subjects CTE Teaching Credential required for K-12, adult education, and some community colleges in preparation for teaching criminal justice and/or law enforcement classes in the public sector
• Provide professional development for law enforcement officers who currently serve or wish to serve the department in a instructional capacity
  Provide a bridge between law enforcement experience and the broader knowledge an educational degree serves to promote occupational leadership in law enforcement
• Provide competency-based transferable skills for teaching in areas of critical reasoning, problem solving, clear communication, curriculum development, assessing student progress, and delivery methods/strategies for adult learners
• Offer a degree program that recognizes subject matter expertise through documentation of work experience in a portfolio for credit toward the BCTS degree
• Provide a program that respects scholar's life experiences, encourages critical thinking through scholarly debate, and gives candidate ownership of their education through flexible scheduling and asynchronous delivery
• Up to 90 semester or 120 quarter units of lower division general education course work may be transferred to meet lower division requirements as part of the degree

The Bachelor of Arts in Career and Technical Studies (BCTS) is designed to provide candidates with significant occupational and teaching experience the opportunity to have that experience count as partial credit toward a baccalaureate degree. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and five years of work experience and/or education directly related to each subject the candidate teaches.

In order to qualify for a Career and Technical Evaluation of Competency (CTEC), applicant must have at least three years of full-time work experience, and at least 1500 clock hours of teaching experience.

Applicants must be admitted to the university and should take EVOC 335, Introduction to Career and Technical Studies within the first academic year.

Note: Teaching experience includes providing on-the-job training throughout one's professional career as well as classroom platform time.

California State University at San Bernardino is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

For further information regarding costs and program details, contact:

Donna Shea, BCTS Program Coordinator/Advisor
California State University, San Bernardino
(909) 537-5679, evoc@verizon.net or dshea@csusb.edu, http://coe.csusb.edu/shea or http://cte-evoc.info

Chapman University

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration.

The Master of Arts program in Criminal Justice prepares students for administrative, research, and teaching positions. It is primarily designed to foster a learning community of criminal justice professionals who will use cutting edge knowledge within law enforcement, correctional and legal arenas. Program graduates will also be prepared for admission to doctoral programs in crime and deviance, and for promotions within existing law enforcement, correctional and legal institutions.

The Master of Arts program in Criminal Justice is committed to the interdisciplinary study of criminal behavior and society‘s response to it. The program welcomes students who work within a criminal justice profession, as well as those who have had little or no previous exposure to the criminal justice system. Chapman University is regionally accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

For further information, see the school‘s website at http://www.chapman.edu/.

Columbia College

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Bachelor of General Studies
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Columbia College was founded in 1851 in Columbia, Missouri. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College has more than 35 years of experience working with adult students. Columbia College has more than 30 campuses located throughout the United States and Cuba. Columbia College began an online delivery system of its academic programs in 2000 that has grown to over 700 course sections each 8 weeks.

Columbia College offers degree programs in 8-week sessions which begin five times a year. Students may enroll in two courses during an 8-week session, considered full-time; or take a single course at a time during a session. Sessions begin in August, October, January, March and June. Students can start and stop their academic program as their schedule allows.

Credit is accepted in transfer from other accredited colleges and universities, DANTES, CLEP, Military training, police academy training, and other sources. There are two additional programs available to members of Law Enforcement which allow for credit to be awarded based on training received from attendance at training academies for police or corrections officers. The Partners in Law Enforcement (PiLE) program grants 24 credit hours of course equivalency to students who meet the minimum of 400 hours of police academy and are either currently working in the law enforcement field or who have completed the academy in the past five years or less. Partners in Corrections (PiC) grants 24 semester hours of course equivalency to students who have completed a minimum 275 hours basic training academy and are current in the field or who have completed it in the past five years.

The admissions fee is waived for LASDU employees. The tuition rate at Columbia College is affordable without additional discounts. The tuition for the 2010-2011 academic year for undergraduate online courses is $225.00 per credit hour ($675 per course) and $330.00 per credit hour ($990 per course) for graduate courses. There is also federal financial aid available for those who meet requirements for aid.

Bachelor of General Studies
This degree is designed by the student and academic advisor and integrates coursework from across the curriculum. It is intended for the student who desires a liberal arts and sciences bachelor‘s degree from Columbia College but for whom there is not an appropriate major. Students can build the Bachelor of General Studies around minors if desired.

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
The Bachelor‘s degrees in Business Administration (BA and BS) serve students from a variety of backgrounds. The core curriculum reflects the recommendations of the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. In addition, students may elect majors in accounting, financial services, human resource management, international business, management or marketing. A principle focus of the program is to prepare students for entry-level positions and for advancement in various occupations and professions.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration degree is designed to permit the pursuit of different professional career goals while integrating the general study of criminal justice and law with other relevant disciplines. A degree in criminal justice administration prepares students for entry-level employment in the field, for promotion and leadership roles, and for graduate study. The program provides an excellent academic foundation for students planning to go on to graduate studies or law school.

Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) offers a balance of theory and practice. The mission of the MBA program is to prepare working adults in the early stages of their careers in small or mid-sized organizations with the knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics that will enhance performance in their present occupation, and prepare them for advancement to upper-level management in the future. The MBA program enhances career opportunities in the management of business firms or other formally organized enterprises.

Master of Science in Criminal Justice
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) degree is designed primarily for practitioners in the field of criminal justice interested in developing and/or enhancing administrative skills. The program is also designed to meet the analytical and theoretical needs of students who will continue with doctoral or law studies. The degree emphasizes four foundational areas; trends in criminal justice, policy development and analysis, research design and ethics in criminal justice.

For more information, please contact:

Keith Abernathy – Columbia College, (800) 231-2391 ext. 7475, or at the college website http://www.ccis.edu.

Marist College

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Master of Public Administration for Law Enforcement (100% on-line MPA).

Founded in 1929, Marist College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education, and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For the sixteenth year in a row, Marist College is ranked in the top tier of colleges and universities in the northern United States in the latest edition of the annual U.S. News & World Report America‘s Best Colleges 2010 guide. Marist was ranked 15th out of 172 colleges and universities in the northern United States that offer a full range of undergraduate and master‘s degree programs. The Princeton Review named Marist one of the best 371 colleges in the country and Forbes and The Princeton Review call Marist one of the ―25 most connected campuses‖ in America. The School is also listed as one of the top 290 business schools in the world by The Princeton Review.

SPECIAL PRICING FOR LASD UNIVERSITY
Marist recognizes the importance of providing affordable educational opportunities. LASD sworn and civilian employees, LASDU partners, along with their families, will receive the following benefits:

LASD University students will have an opportunity to enroll in an online Master of Public Administration (MPA) flexible cohort degree program with other law enforcement professionals featuring tuition pricing of $333 per credit.

The discounted tuition rate also applies to family members of LASD University students.

Application fees will be waived for all employees applying to the online MPA.

The MPA program is comprised of 39-42 credits of graduate coursework (13-14 courses). Fall and Spring courses are eight weeks in length and summer courses are six weeks. Semester breaks are included. The entire graduate degree program can be completed in just over two years.

TUITION AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Tuition for LASD University students in the MPA flexible cohort degree program will be fixed at $333 per credit / $999 per course. This represents a savings of over 50% from their standard tuition of $695 per credit / $2,185 per course and results in a total tuition cost of approximately $13,000. Students participating through the LASD academic partnership will not qualify for additional scholarship assistance but may be eligible for need-based financial aid.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Laura Zurowski - Marist College of Graduate & Adult Enrollment - (888) 877-7900, graduate@marist.edu or adulted@marist.edu or Web: http://www.marist.edu/admission.

Mountain State University (Online)

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
• Master of Science in Strategic Leadership

Mountain State University helps students from law enforcement departments throughout the country through flexible work-related leadership programs that keep the needs of officers in mind. It is the University‘s honor to be listed as a LASD University partner. Because of MSU‘s commitment to those working in law enforcement, the University offers a 20 percent tuition discount to Fraternal Order of Police members for the bachelor‘s and master‘s program in leadership.

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership is a practical degree focusing on enhancing skills in critical thinking and problem solving to build confidence in the face of difficult decisions. Students with professional law enforcement experience have the option of completing the degree with a concentration in criminal justice administration.

The Master of Science in Strategic Leadership teaches students to effectively motivate others, establish a team environment to improve their unit, and manage change. The M.S.S.L. can be completed in about 18 months, with no GRE or GMAT scores required for admission.

There are many other benefits to choosing MSU.

• Spouses of FOP members can also receive a tuition discount toward the online bachelor‘s and master‘s in leadership– 20 percent if the member spouse is currently enrolled in one of MSU‘s leadership programs, or 10 percent if only the nonmember spouse enrolls. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
• MSU evaluates previous college courses and qualifying training for credit toward the bachelor‘s in leadership, at no charge. Depending on background and training, students may be able to complete the B.S.O.L. in as little as 18 months.
• General education and leadership classes are offered online, allowing students to complete coursework on their own time.

MSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (312.263.0456, http://www.ncahlc.org).

For more information on how MSU can help you fulfill your educational goals, call 866.367.6781, e-mail gomsu@mountainstate.edu, or visit http://leadership.mountainstate.edu.

National University

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Science in Domestic Security Management
• Bachelor in Public Administration
• Master in Public Administration (MPA)

National University offers accelerated degree programs, specifically tailored to the needs of working professionals. Students complete their degree while attending National University‘s intensive one-course per month format. The flexibility of National University‘s programs has made it the second largest, non-profit private institution for higher learning in California. Courses are offered to Department members at a substantial discount. National University is regionally accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Criminal Justice is the fastest growing discipline in the United States. As policing becomes more and more sophisticated, an ever-increasing number of crimes are prevented or solved through the use of DNA evidence and computer forensics. National University offers bachelor degree programs in Criminal Justice and Domestic Security Management (Homeland Security). The university also offers a Bachelor degree in Information Technology Management.

MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMS
In addition to its bachelor‘s degree programs, national University also offers a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Science in Managing Information Systems (MSIS). The programs consist of 12 courses and take approximately one year to complete. Courses are offered in the same intensive one-course per month format as the bachelors degree programs.

If you have questions or would like to attend an informational meeting, please call:

Katherine Risk at (310) 662-2014 or krisk@nu.edu or the school's website at http://www.nu.edu.

Pepperdine University

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change
• Master of Arts in Learning Technologies (Online)

The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) is pleased to partner with the Los Angeles County Sheriff‘s Department University (LASDU)—a consortium of universities whose mission is to provide LASDU students with accessible, multi-varied learning programs that will enhance personal and professional growth; promote a lifelong commitment to learning; and enable all Department employees to better serve their community. This goal is aligned with GSEP‘s mission to cultivate graduates with a focus on purpose, service, and leadership.

LASD officers, staff, and qualifying family members* are eligible for 5 percent tuition scholarship. Additional financial aid and other scholarships are available to all students who qualify.

* Spouses, as well as children who apply to the program by age 25.

Education Division

• Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change
  • Students explore the root causes of local and global social and economic problems, and develop models for sustainable solutions. Applicable for students interested in working in advocacy, philanthropy, or nonprofit management.
  • Curriculum builds business, management, and leadership proficiency, and includes real-world preparation through a hands-on global change experience.
  • The technology-blended format, with 40 percent online coursework and 60 percent face-to-face sessions, is accommodating for the working professional. The program can be completed in less than two years (or 5 terms, even while working full-time).
• Master of Arts in Learning Technologies (Online)
  • 85 percent of coursework is conducted online
  • Can be completed in as little as one year
  • Action research projects provide practical experience applicable to your workplace
  • Faculty mentorship and tight-knit cohort model offer supportive learning environment
  • Awarded 2007 Best Practices Platinum Award for Online Distance Learning Programming by the United States Distance Learning Association
  • Click on link above to view video
• Master of Arts in Education
• Master of Arts in Education with Teaching Credential
• Master of Science in Administration and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
• Ed.D. in Learning Technologies
• Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership
• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy

Prospective students of the Education Division may attend an information meeting or contact Melissa Mansfield at 310-568-5622 or melissa.mansfield@pepperdine.edu to schedule a personal consultation.

Psychology Division

• Master of Arts in Psychology
• Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (Day)
• Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (Evening)
• Doctor in Psychology in Clinical Psychology

• Masters in Dispute Resolution
• LL.M. in Dispute Resolution

Prospective students of the Psychology Division may attend an information meeting or contact Nicole Bassett Goodkind at 310-568-5606 or nicole.bassett@pepperdine.edu to schedule a personal consultation.

To learn more about GSEP, visit our website http://gsep.pepperdine.edu/.

Southern Illinois University

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education and Development

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIUC) has offered a regionally accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Southern California for over thirty years. SIU grants 44 semester hours of FREE transfer credit for law enforcement academies, P.O.S.T., other accredited Administration of Justice courses, and for corresponding work experience. SIU is accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Enrollment with SIU is available to any adult who has completed 14 semester hours of college credit for their occupational training and 2.5 years of corresponding work experience.

At our Riverside, CA location we offer a combination of six weekend classroom courses and six ‗online‘ Independent Study courses. More specifically, we offer the twelve courses that are the ‗major‘ or senior level courses in the degree. These courses are designed to be completed in one year, and at the end of the year students have earned 36 semester hours of credit. The six weekend courses are taught on an alternating weekend format – three weekends, per course, in two months. In the same two month timeframe students complete one online course. Class hours are 8 AM – 3 PM Saturday and Sunday.

SIU does not require an Associates Degree to enroll in our "major" senior level courses.

If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call:

Myron Cleveland at (951) 682-5553 or at the school's website http://www.siu.edu.

Trident University International (formerly TUI University)

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Business Administration:
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Criminal Justice Administration
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration with Criminal Justice Administration
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
• Health Sciences:
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
  • Master of Science in Health Sciences
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences
• Computer Science:
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
  • Master of Science in Information Technology Management
• Education:
  • Master of Arts in Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership

TUI is a fully online, convenient, quality focused university, which is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WSAC). LASD and Los Angeles County employees benefit from TUI‘s friendly credit transfer policy* and learning-centered approach, resulting in an 87% retention rate. In addition to no-campus visits (meaning no commute), state-of-the-art technology – combining CD ROM and Internet based delivery method –TUI offers special tuition discounts to LASDU personnel and to LA County employees.

ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS
TUI offers Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. degrees in Business Administration, Health Sciences, Education, Information Technology Management and Computer Science. County employees will find specialized concentrations in Criminal Justice Administration, Human Resources (HRCI approved); Public Management; Negotiation and Conflict Management; Health Care Management; Emergency and Disaster Management; Educational Leadership; and Information Technology Security (see list below).

• Credit transfer accepted from Community College, CA POST Command College, FBI National Academy, DANTES, CLEP, Military, ACE, and more…
• LASD Detective College graduates may transfer up to 8 semester credits to the BSBA with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration.
• LASD DLI and CA POST SB SLI graduates may transfer up to 12 semester credits to the BSBA degree program
• Transfer is on a case-by-case basis upon evaluation and approval of the Dean.

Reduced tuition for LASDU sworn, civilian employees, spouses, and dependents: From $295.00 to $250.00 per semester credit for bachelor’s level (15%), and from $345.00 to $250.00 per semester credit for master’s level (27.5%). No cost for textbooks with free access to the cyber library and the $75.00 application fee for LASD employees is waived for the bachelor‘s and master‘s degree programs. Financial aid, VA benefits processing, and payment plans are available.

If you have questions, please call or email:

KELLY CHASE - (714) 816-0366 ext. 2045 or 2019 – kchase@tuiu.edu
LT. (RET.) BOB TOLICH - (800) 451-2269 – rtolich@tuiu.edu

Or the school‘s website at http://www.trident.edu.

Request Information: https://cnsss.tuiu.edu/public/inquiry_webad.php.

Union Institute and University

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management
• Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

Union Institute and University is a regionally accredited (North Central Association of Colleges and Schools) private university founded in 1964. Union Institute and University offers both tutorial (distance learning) and on ground models of instruction. Each student is assigned a subject matter expert as their faculty advisor. Faculty is comprised of professors with extensive real world experience. Programs are created and taught by experienced police professionals. Students can enter the program every 8 weeks.

ACCELERATED FORMAT
Students entering the 8 week on ground cohort only meet 5 times over the 8 week period.

DISTANCE LEARNING GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS
If students meet the prerequisites for admission, students may complete college credit courses for English, Math, Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences taken in a distance and/or online learning format. Students have the option of testing via the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). If a passing score is achieved, they may receive credit for the appropriate courses with no other work required.

WORK EXPERIENCE CREDITS
If students meet the prerequisites, Union Institute and University may award college units toward the completion of a degree based on work experience. For example, a Basic POST Certificate could count as up to 32 units in either a major or elective category. Intermediate and Advanced POST Certified training may make students eligible for up to an additional 30 units. A maximum of 90 units may be transferable to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Management or a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration.

For questions regarding these programs, contact:

John Andrews - (888) 862-9950 ext 1724 or (562) 355-1201 or john.Andrews@tui.edu or the school’s website at http://www.tui.edu.

University of California, Irvine (Online)

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Master‘s Degree in Criminology, Law & Society

The Master of Advanced Study (MAS) in Criminology, Law & Society is designed to serve the needs of working professionals in the criminal justice, legal, and social service communities. It consists of 52 units of coursework, an equivalent of two full years (6 quarters) of study. Though mostly online, all students are required to attend a five-day, accelerated, face-to-face course, Introduction to Criminology, Law and Society, on the UC Irvine campus in September.

The University of California, Irvine is nationally ranked among the 11 best public universities in the U.S. News and World Report. The UCI Department of Criminology, Law and Society is in the top 5 of the nation‘s leading programs in criminology, criminal justice, and legal studies (U.S. News and World Report 2009). You will study with internationally recognized faculty who have been educating students in the field for almost three decades and who have designed a program for those individuals that demand both excellence in education and the convenience of completing their degree online.

The University of California, Irvine has partnered with LASDU to offer all employees and their immediate family members a 5% tuition discount. In order to be eligible for this discount, students must contact the MAS Program Assistant Director and demonstrate proof of employment with a public service agency affiliated with LASDU prior to registration and enrollment.

The University of California, Irvine is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

For information regarding this program, please contact:

Adrianna Lopez, Assistant Director- MAS Program
(949) 824-5462 adriannl@uci.edu or the school’s website at http://clsmas.soceco.uci.edu/.

University of Cincinnati (Online)

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Master of Science in Criminal Justice

The University of Cincinnati ranks 3rd in Criminology and Criminal Justice in the U.S. News and World Report‘s America’s Best Graduate Schools. Classes are taught in a distance learning format.

Program Overview

The Master of Science degree program in Criminal Justice is designed to meet the needs of students who are preparing for careers in criminal justice as well as those planning doctoral study. Master‘s training focuses on development of knowledge and skills in the areas of management, administration, theory, and research. The program is located at the nexus of theory and practice to ensure that students are grounded in criminal justice theory, understand the practical implications of theory, and have the ability to perform rudimentary analysis of both theory and practice. The Master of Science program is open to pre-service and in-service applicants, on a part-time basis. The program can be completed full-time in just over one year.

The University of Cincinnati has partnered with LASDU to offer all employees enrolled in the 2-year, online Master of Science in Criminal Justice a $250 book credit for every quarter the student is satisfactorily enrolled in the program. In order to receive the stipend each term, students must be currently employed with the LASD and meet the minimum academic requirements established by the University of Cincinnati Division of Criminal Justice.

For questions regarding these programs, contact:

Amanda Welch, (407) 573-2000, ext 487 awelch@compassknowledge.com or the school‘s website at http://www.uc.edu/ or http://www.cjonline.uc.edu.

University of Southern California

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Executive Master of Leadership Program

The Executive Master of Leadership is a program for leaders and with leaders, who desire personal and professional transformational change. This program is designed to allow you to lead from your core values and to profoundly contribute to your organization and your community.

Program Overview
Applicants for the Executive Master of Leadership degree must possess five or more years of work experience with progressively greater levels of responsibility to be admitted to the program.

Candidates for admission must have earned a bachelor‘s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Exceptions to the minimum GPA requirements may be made when justified by exceptional work experience and letters of recommendation.

Currently, the Core Courses are in a condensed format and meet for 8 days all day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and some Sundays once per month on campus at USC. Elective classes are on campus and may not be offered in a condensed format. The degree can take up to two years to complete.

For questions regarding these programs, contact:

Christine Schachter (213) 740-3415 schachte@usc.edu or Rich Callahan at (916) 803-7022 rcallaha@usc.edu or the school‘s website at
http://www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/programs/masters/eml/index.html.

Woodbury University

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership
• Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Woodbury University was established in 1884, and is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Organizational Leadership is a recognized degree for those interested in management and leadership positions in the public or private sectors. The program offers students a variety of benefits, including smaller classes, professional faculty, accelerated courses, flexible scheduling, interactive classroom format, on-site academic advising, financial aid advising, and convenient class schedules.

BACHELOR OF ARTS PROGRAM
The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership focuses on understanding human behavior; principles of effective leadership, organizational structure, ethical behavior, decision making principles, communication processes, and principles of effective management. All employees of Los Angeles County are eligible for this degree program. An Associate of Arts degree (AA) or the equivalent is required for admission. Graduates of the Deputy Leadership Institute (DLI) continuum benefit from additional credit transfer to this degree.

MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM
Students must possess a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution to be considered for admission. The program consists of ten courses and requires one year to complete. Classes are presented in an intensified 5-week format. The Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources recognizes degrees in Organizational Leadership as applicable for promotion.

If you have questions or would like to attend an informational meeting, please call:

Gilsory Colon at (818) 252-5234 glisery.colon@woodbury.edu or the school‘s website at http://www.woodbury.edu/s/131/index.aspx.

East Los Angeles College

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Associate of Arts Degree

If students meet the prerequisites, ELAC may award college units toward the completion of an AA degree based on work experience. For example, elective credits may be awarded for AJ-6, Patrol School; AJ-160, Police Supervision; and AJ-75, Introduction to Corrections. Credit may also be awarded for certain in-service courses.

For questions regarding these programs, contact:

Patrick Hauser at hauserp@elac.edu or the school‘s website at http://www.elac.edu.

Irvine University College of Law

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• College of Law:
  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • Doctorate of Law (LLD)
  • Paralegal (PL)
  • Legal Form Administration (LFA)

Evening and Weekend Classes
Flexible Schedule
Convenient for the Working Adult
Affordable Tuition
Small Classes

Goals of the applied studies include: Practical legal education for today‘s students. Providing affordable, legal instruction for today‘s progressive student. Practicing attorney faculty combining classroom lectures with issues. Facing the present-day attorney in our world today.

The purpose of the College of Law is to develop the intellectual analytical skills of students to master the interpretation of the law to succeed as a professional in the legal field. The law professors use modern methods of instruction familiar to the successful business person such as role playing the interactive teaching techniques.

Irvine University is licensed by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Vocational Education (BPPVE), and approved by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State of California (CBE).

For further information regarding costs, and program details, contact:

Irvine University at http://www.irvineuniversity.edu or call (562) 865-7111.

Abraham Lincoln University School of Law

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Juris Doctorate

Abraham Lincoln University School of Law (ALU) offers a Juris Doctorate program tailored to the needs of busy, working people. ALU is the only program that offers both on-line and classroom lectures. The student decides how they want to participate. ALU‘s state-of-the-art facilities are second to none. In fact, ALU is the only school of law that has live-streaming video where students can interact with their professors from home. ALU‘s four-year program provides a great alternative for working adults who want to earn a law degree.

For further information call Jason Pesigan (213) 252-5100, jpesigan@alu.edu or visit their website at http://www.alu.edu.

Pacific Coast University School of Law

In partnership with LASD University presents a

• Juris Doctorate

Pacific Coast University (PCU) was founded in 1927, and is located in the city of Long Beach. The program offers a traditional curriculum in law, leading to the Juris Doctor degree and qualifying graduates to sit for the General Bar Examination of California. PCU has a proud history of serving the needs of hard-working people raising families and trying to advance themselves despite limited funds. To ensure a quality education, PCU‘s classes are small, limited to 50 students, so that instructors are accessible for questions and discussion.

For further information regarding PCU please call Chuck Hicks at (562) 961-8200 or at vicedean@pculaw.com or visit their website at http://www.pculaw.com.