Doctoral Residency: Student Veteran Prepares to Further Advance Career of Service
As a member of law enforcement and a US Army National Guard Staff Sergeant, Keiser University doctoral student Luis Torres looks forward to applying new insights relating to managerial and policy-making solutions, and more.
Now on the cusp of earning his Doctor of Criminal Justice degree after recently attending Keiser’s Doctoral Residency Program which was held at its West Palm Beach Flagship Campus, Torres is grateful to embrace a life of community service. “The academic support has helped shape the direction of my military and law enforcement careers as it opens doors to new opportunities. In addition to my professors, I especially want to thank the back-office staff members who normally don’t get mentioned,” smiled Torres, a New York police officer and dad to two sons.
The first in his family to go to college, join the military, and serve in the field of law enforcement, Torres shared how proud he is of his sons Nico and Andrew and that he’s thankful to serve as a role model. “I hope to be an example my family can be proud of,” While expressing gratitude for Keiser’s military provisions and affiliations as well as its solid e-learning support system, he said, “The fact that it’s online makes it easier. The instructors have been flexible with exceptional circumstances, and the weekly discussions and assignment outlines make it simple to follow,” he said. Torres also thanks family members who have supported him tremendously, especially his children. When asked what he’d recommend to others striving to realize their goals, he said, “Just start the process and research thoroughly the academic programs that best fit your academic needs. We need more police officers with terminal degrees, and agencies should utilize those officers who obtain them,” he said.
Keiser University’s graduate programs provide students with the opportunity to pursue master’s, specialist, doctoral, and certificate programs in a wide range of fields. With small class sizes and personal instruction, learners enjoy opportunities to serve their communities in a variety of professional leadership roles. Keiser University’s Doctor of Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for both academic and practical applications to advance the cause of justice while simultaneously advancing career opportunities.
Keiser University is a private, independent, non-profit university serving nearly 20,000 students at 21 Florida campuses, online, and two international sites. Founded in 1977 by Chancellor Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., and Evelyn Keiser, Keiser University currently offers more than 100 degrees from associate to doctoral level. Keiser University is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and was ranked No. 21 in the U.S. in Social Mobility by U.S. News and World Report in 2023-24.
Keiser University student Luis Torres with his children.
Keiser University Doctoral Student Luis Torres and his son Nico.
Keiser University doctoral student Luis Torres holds his son Andrew.
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