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National University Proudly Partners with LASDU

National University, a Veteran-founded nonprofit, has partnered with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department University since 2002. Our goal is to provide an affordable, accessible education to public safety professionals, like you, who protect and serve our communities every day. This is available for current, retired, sworn, and professional staff, including your spouse and dependents. You are automatically qualified to take advantage of these great benefits.

Public Safety Promise

National University offers all public safety personnel — plus their spouses and dependents — a 25% tuition scholarship that can be used for most associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree programs, plus academic certificates. LASD employees, as well as spouses and dependents, are also eligible for a 15% tuition scholarship for doctoral programs. Earn your degree in criminal justice, homeland security, and public administration, and finish faster with convenient course formats and monthly starts.

Partner of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

National University is proud to provide educational partnership opportunities to organizations across the country.

Contact an NU Specialist to discuss degree programs and scholarship options!

Katherine Risk
Center Director
National University
krisk@nu.edu
310-237-3922

Course Credit for Prior Training

National University also gives credit for many prior career training programs. These include POST Police Academy, California Probation, FBINAA, FBI-LEEDA, and many more. This may reduce the number of classes required to achieve your degree. Here are some examples:

California POST Police Academy Training Course Credits:

BS Criminal Justice Administration: 31.5 Course Credits
BS Homeland Security & Emergency Management: 22.5 Course Credits
BS Public Administration: 18 Course Credits

Adult Corrections Officer Course (BSCC):

BS Criminal Justice Administration: 13.5 Course Credits

Why Choose National University?

Adult Focused for 50 Years: National University has been dedicated to providing accessible, achievable higher education to hard-working adults since 1971.
Flexible 4-Week and 8-Week Course Options: Start sooner and finish faster with four-week courses, monthly start dates, and year-round enrollment.
190+ Degree Programs: Choose from career-focused associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs designed to help you pursue your purpose and make an impact in your community.
Online and In-person: Study options designed to fit into your busy schedule.
Regionally Accredited: WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) accreditation means your education meets high standards and is transferable.
Veteran-Founded Nonprofit: National University is proud to be San Diego’s largest private nonprofit university.

About National University

National University is a San Diego-based nonprofit founded in 1971 by retired U.S. Navy Capt. David Chigos. As the largest private nonprofit university in San Diego, our mission is to provide accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. A pioneer in the digital space, we’ve offered online classes for more than 20 years. Today, we offer over 190+ in-person and online programs through our unique 4 or 8-week class format. Our undergraduate and graduate programs include health care, business, education, engineering, law and criminal justice, and homeland security. Classes are available in a variety of formats to fit your unique schedule.

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