Political Science, Criminal Justice and Organizational Leadership: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

The Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice and Organizational Leadership provides students with everything they need to become engaged citizens and influential professionals. Graduates may choose to pursue successful careers in a range of fields, or, if they prefer, continue on to grad school, law school or the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program.

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Our programs are ideally suited to those who aspire to:

Grasp and master the intricacies of politics and government
Enter law enforcement or assume a key role in the judicial process
Develop managerial skills for supervisory positions in public administration and organizational leadership
Pursue careers in foreign service or international business.

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Unique Student Experiences & Opportunities

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Internships

Your education may start in a classroom, but that’s just the beginning. At NKU, you won't just learn on campus, you'll learn on the job.

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Student Orgs & Clubs

Our student organizations and clubs bring students together outside the classroom to share common interests, challenge themselves, and make connections. Whatever your interest, we’ve got a group for you.

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