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Criminal Justice Administration

Prepare for promotions with a flexible associate, bachelor's or master's degree in Criminal Justice Administration.

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Matthew Yaple, Adjunct Instructor of History

"I get excited about my topic as I get going, and students say that it helps them to get more interested in the topic."

-Matthew Yaple, Adjunct Instructor of History

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Schiffman Lecture Series

The Althea W. and John A. Schiffman Lecture Series brings noted scholars to Columbia College each year for lectures on ethics in society and religious studies. Notable past speakers include Dr. Michio Kaku, Venerable Pannavati Bhikkhuni and Jean-Michel Cousteau.

Women's History Month

Every March, Columbia College hosts a series of events to celebrate Women's History Month, including keynote speakers, film screenings and discussions, aimed at celebrating women and examining the challenges women face in society.

Night of Unity

Director of New Student Programs Kim Coke took the packed auditorium as an encouraging sign of the importance supporting diversity holds for a sizable segment of the Columbia College community.

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National ranking

The criminal justice program from the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Science was recognized among the nation's 2015 Top Online Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report.