Portland State University Online Degrees

Portland State University Mission
The mission of Portland State University is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic qualities of urban life by providing access throughout the life span to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs especially relevant to metropolitan areas.

Portland State University Vision
Our vision is to be an internationally recognized urban university known for excellence in student learning, innovative research, and community engagement that contributes to the economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and quality of life in the Portland region and beyond.

Portland State University Values
The pursuit of our vision rests on our success in transforming undergraduate education, our growing research programs, our strong collaboration with the community, and the core values we hold. These values describe not only what PSU is now, but what it will be in the future.

Meeting the Needs of a Diverse Community
The integration of teaching, research, and outreach at PSU offers students of a diverse age, ethnicity, and experience the preparation to become responsible citizens attuned to the needs not only of their own communities but those of regional, national and international communities. Portland State faculty and students engage in national and international research programs that apply the benefits of new knowledge to the institution's learning and outreach goals.

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Portland State University can prepare you for a rewarding Criminology and Criminal Justice career path. Whether you are looking to pursue a career in law enforcement, criminal justice or investigation, this degree is geared to provide you with the knowledge to succeed.

• Your chances for career advancement, increased financial compensation and leadership opportunities can be enhanced by earning a bachelor’s degree.
• This bachelor’s degree may be used to meet undergraduate requirements for law school admission or a master’s degree and offers a cross-functional link to related fields such as legal, public policy, social work or current military personnel transitioning to a civilian workforce.

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Accreditation
Portland State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the US Department of Education, based on approved performance standards. Read more about the accreditation process at Portland State.

Key Dates
Founded: 1946
Moved to South Park Blocks: 1952
First bachelor's degrees awarded: 1956
First master's degrees: 1964
First doctoral degrees: 1972

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