Pursue Your Passion for Criminal Justice
A Comprehensive Guide to Criminal Justice on the Web
Whether you're researching, interested in learning more about a potential career, or doing a little private detetective work on the side, you won't want to miss this great collection of resources on criminal justice. Peruse 50 of the most useful links to different aspects of social justice, criminology, prison issues, technology, educational programs, and more.
Read MoreGetting a Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree
There are many online schools and on-campus programs for criminal justice students. US News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2011 lists over 300 schools offering criminal justice degrees. Before you enroll in, or even apply to, a criminal justice program, do some research about program accreditation and see if the subjects that you wish to study in a criminal justice program are available at your school of choice.
Read MoreMake the Most Out of Your Criminal Justice Degree
Your degree in criminal justice can be made more valuable by taking several steps prior to completing your program. To stand out for a potential job, you will want more than “just a degree.” Many employers in law and law enforcement want additional education or skills and relevant work experience. You can make yourself a more competitive job candidate by doing one or all of the following while still a student:
Read MoreContinuing Education for Criminal Justice
Besides a criminal justice degree, your field will most likely require you to continually acquire technical training and other education to stay current with developments in the profession. To advance in your criminal justice career, to a higher salary or a leadership role, continuing education is essential.
Read MoreCareers in Criminal Justice
What do criminal justice graduates do? Besides the excitement of being a police detective in a crime-ridden metropolitan area, there is a wide range of careers available, depending on the level of education attained, and your education in other subjects besides criminal justice, such as accounting, counseling, law, psychology, or social work. Your combined life experience, skills, and work history will also determine the kind of job you attain. For example, if you previously served in the military, you will often get veteran’s preference in government employment, which could lead to positions in federal law enforcement agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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