Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 405700
- Phone: (605) 668-1545
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (605) 394-4820
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
132FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,782Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Criminal Justice Degree
The criminal justice degree program at National American University – Rapid City prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other South Dakota colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.
National American University – Rapid City
1105 W. 8th Street, Yankton, SD
Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. National American University – Rapid City has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 12 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 10 |
| Female | 30 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 16 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Criminal Justice program at National American University – Rapid City, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants National American University – Rapid City accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, National American University – Rapid City may provide student services like:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work