What Can I Do With A Major In...
Criminal Justice |
| This field of study focuses on understanding and defining criminal behavior in the context of social, economic and psychological forces. It also includes the study of practices pertaining to the criminal justice system, crime prevention and public and corporate responses to crime on local, national and international level. The content and skills developed in this major can be applied in the all the areas of law, law enforcement and justice systems, as well as in the development of public policy. Opportunities exist in county, state, federal and international criminal justice, private industry, social service agencies as well as educational settings and centers for research. |
CAREER POSSIBILITIES* |
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| Police Booking Officer | Lawyer | Federal Protection Officer |
| Law Librarian | Social Worker | Loss Prevention Specialist |
| Child Support Worker | Deputy Sheriff | Probation Officer |
| Fingerprint Technician | Fish & Game Warden | Airport Security Office |
| Border Patrol Agent | Legal Transcriber | Industrial Security Consultant |
| Bailiff | ATF Inspector | Postal Inspector |
| Corrections Counselor | Youth Counselor | Deputy US Marshall |
| Legal Clerk | Work Release Coordinator | Secrete Service Agent |
| Customs Agent | Military Police Officer | Claims Investigator |
| Criminologist | Court Administrator | Warden |
| Lobbyist | Legal Investigator | Mediator |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | Body Guard | Penologist |
| Research Assistant | Paralegal | Victim Advocate |
| Police Officer | CIA Agent | Public Safety Officer |
| Court Reporter | Evidence Technician | Political Aid |
| Forensic Psychologist | Police Detective | Security Guard |
| IRS Agent | Corrections Facilities Mgr. | Police Dispatcher |
| *positions are at various levels, some of which require graduate degrees | ||
Additional Information Sources |
Books Available at the Office of Career Services:Careers in Criminal Justice by Richard W. Stephens Careers in Law by Gary Munneke Careers in Nonprofits & Government Agencies by WetFeet Insider Guide Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement: Profiles of 225 High-Powered Positions and Surefire Tactics for Getting Hired by Thomas Ackerman Paralegal: An Insider’s Guide to One of Today’s Fastest-Growing Careers by Barbara Bernardo Peterson’s Game Plan for Getting into Law School by William Weaver |
