Department of History, Political Science & Criminal Justice

NNU’s History, Political Science & Criminal Justice Department offers students the opportunity to receive a history degree, criminal justice degree or political science and international relations degree. Students may also pursue a degree in secondary education history in conjunction with the NNU Education Department. We also offer minors in history, political science and criminal justice.

We believe that the study of history and politics is an essential component of a high quality education. Historical and political studies develop and sharpen the mind by training students to think, to evaluate, to communicate and ultimately to judge. They also help students to become informed, active participants in the political process. We are committed to providing students with a solid background in these disciplines and preparing them for further study through a political science or history degree.

The History, Political Science & Criminal Justice Department offers individual attention to students through small class sizes. Please contact us at any time if you have questions about our program or what you can expect in the pursuit of a history or political science degree at Northwest Nazarene University.

NNU’s Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice provides a general foundation in the theories, models and methods of investigation in criminology, and in the fields and practices within criminal justice. This program includes hands-on experience as students complete a criminal justice practicum. Upon graduation, students are prepared for entry-level work in a variety of occupations in the field of criminal justice such as law enforcement, attorney, prosecuting attorney’s assistant, private investigators or intelligence officer as well as for graduate training in the field.