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Salem Police Department | SUU Online
- Affordable Tuition: Clear, per-credit pricing with no hidden fees.
- Multiple Degree Options: Choose from master’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees to match your goals.
- Flexible, 100% Online Learning: Earn your degree on your schedule with multiple start dates per year.
- Financial Aid & Scholarships: Multiple scholarship opportunities and financial aid resources available to make your education manageable and accessible.
- Designed for Working Professionals: Practical, career-focused curriculum that you can apply immediately in your field.
- Dedicated Student Support: You'll have access to expert faculty, advisors, and resources designed to help you succeed from enrollment to graduation.
Education Programs
Because employees are vital to the success of Salem Police Department, the agency is providing access to low-cost college degrees through education provider Southern Utah University Online. Whether you are pursuing your first degree or are ready to advance with a master's degree, SUU Online has great options for you that are designed to fit around your busy schedule. Employees are encouraged to explore the education programs offered and to apply. Once you enroll, you will meet with an academic advisor who will help to set up your personalized graduation plan, so you know the courses you will be taking each step of the way. SUU Online's programs are just the edge you need to move into the next phase of your career!
Program Highlights
- 100% online courses mean you study on your schedule and never need to step foot on campus
- 7-week courses in the MIS enable accelerated, focused study in one or two subjects at a time, 6 starts per year
- Grad Path enables undergraduate seniors to enroll in graduate courses so they get a head start on a master's degree while enjoying lower tuition rates
- Generous transfer credit policy means a shorter time to graduation
- Access to instructors who are focused on teaching and student success
- Courses that are structured to help you succeed
- Robust student support services include IT, tutoring, mental health, and disability services
- Access to SUU's exclusive mental agility training course
- Assistance with completing Federal Financial Aid applications
Scholarships Available
Cross the Finish Line—Your Degree is Within Reach!
The Finish Line Scholarship at SUU Online makes earning your bachelor’s degree more affordable, and flexible, you can study on your schedule while balancing work and family.
- Covers up to 8 semesters for part-time and 4 semesters for full-time students
- Flexible online programs—study on your schedule
- Available exclusively for SUU Online bachelor's degree students
SUU Online tuition is already among the lowest in the nation. Don’t wait—apply today and cross the finish line!
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Master of Public Administration
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At a Glance
- Tuition: $15,840 ($440/credit)
- Duration: 2 years or less
- Total Credits: 36
Program Details
The customizable Master of Public Administration (MPA) program provides an intellectual, collaborative and engaged learning environment where practical and theoretical concepts of public administration are presented, and experiential learning is prioritized. The MPA Program offers a Higher Education Administration Emphasis for students with a variety of electives to choose from. Versatile in its design, students may customize the program to suit their personal interests and career objectives
This 100% online program allows for students to attend full-time or part-time and finish in as few as 2 years or less. The MPA program is structured around 14-week courses and offers both online and on-campus courses. The online MPA option provides working adults the flexibility to study around their schedule and have an efficient balance of work, education, and personal commitments.
SUU will order your transcript for graduate programs. Study abroad opportunities and scholarships available.
Prepare for Future Positions
- Higher Education Administrator
- Program Coordinator
- Dean of a University
SUU's Master of Public Administration degree is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies
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At a Glance
- Tuition: $13,200 ($440/credit)
- Duration: 12 months
- Total Credits: 30
Program Details
The versatile, online Master of Interdisciplinary Studies program provides the opportunity for you to build a graduate degree from three disciplines. In this 100 percent online program, you will further develop the professional knowledge and skills needed in today's learning environment.
In order to develop an individualized program of study, students may select 3 from the following disciplines:
- Arts Administration
- Aviation
- Business Administration
- Contemporary Animal Services Leadership
- Creative Writing
- Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
- Education
- General Studies
- Global Health
- Human Values
- Leadership Studies
- Music Technology
- National Parks & Public lands
- Non-profit Management
- Online Teaching
- Public Administration
- School Library (endorsement available)
- Social Media & Public Relations
- Special Education
- TESOL
- Writing & Rhetoric
Classes are just 7-weeks long, so you can focus on just 1 or 2 subjects at a time. SUU will order your transcript for graduate programs. Scholarships and departmental tuition waivers available.
Prepare for Future Positions
- School Librarian (with endorsement)
- Business Educator
- Technology Educator
- Non-profit Manager
- Leadership Advisor
What Our Students Have To Say
“SUU is really affordable with no compromise on quality, rigor or integrity.” “The MIS offered a perfect combination of skills for my career and my own business. I hadn't seen this anywhere else, plus online learning made it accessible from home.”
-Tawny Hammond, Director of No Kill Advancement at Best Friends, MIS Alumna
Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice
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At a Glance
- Same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students
- One of the most affordable degrees in the country
- Tuition 33% lower than the national average
- Finish in as few as 3 years
Program Details
Develop an extensive knowledge of the U.S. Criminal Justice System, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections in the online Bachelor in Criminal Justice at Southern Utah University. You will develop the capacity to apply the law, social sciences, and sound practices as criminal justice professionals in the public and private sectors.
In this 100 percent online program you will build a strong foundation of criminal justice and learn criminal law, research methods, and criminal justice management. This program will also provide you with a strong foundation to pursue advanced education in the criminal justice field. As an undergraduate student at SUU you have the option to earn up to 12 credits towards a Master of Public Administration through the Graduate Bridge program.
Prepare for Future Positions
- Police Officer
- Forensic Technician
- Corrections Officer
Bachelor Degree in Political Science
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At a Glance
- Same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students
- One of the most affordable degrees in the country
- Tuition 33% lower than the national average
- Finish in as few as 3 years
Program Details
Develop a deep understanding of political philosophy, public administration, law, international relations, and American government in the online Bachelor in Political science program at Southern Utah University. This program is designed to prepare you for a successful career or further your education through law school or graduate programs.
This 100 percent online program is devoted to the study of the theory and practice of government and politics. Previous graduates have been admitted to some of the finest law schools in the country, wear badges from many different law enforcement agencies, are employed in government positions, and are engaged in running political campaigns.
Prepare for Future Positions
- Public Management
- Policy Analyst
Speedway | Bachelor of General Studies
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At a Glance
- Same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students
- One of the most affordable degrees in the country
- Tuition 33% lower than the national average
- Finish in as few as 3 years
Program Details
The 100% online Speedway | Bachelor of General Studies major is a customized program in which the student (in collaboration with, and under the professional guidance of, an academic advisor) develops an undergraduate degree that reflects their particular interests, and meets the University’s graduation requirements.
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks to create everyday leaders. The College supports excellence in education through a diverse, dynamic, and personalized academic environment that emphasizes engaged learning. We educate students to embody holistic knowledge, inspire critical thinking, possess dynamic oral and written communication skills, and become global citizens. Together, this education and training will equip students to make positive changes in their communities.
Note: This degree is ideal for self-directed learners.
Prepare for Future Positions
- Legal Assistant
- Public Relations Manager
- Project Manager
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