Criminal Degrees
Degrees in Criminal Justice will prepare students for entry-level business or progress in law enforcement, improvements, probation, immigration, security services, homeland security, forensics and comparable types of employment. Programs provide a broad understanding of the criminal justice system in the United States and a fundamental knowledge of the social and behavioral sciences. Criminal Justice careers include forensic scientist, law office worker, social work assistant, probation officer, parole officer, and corrections official.
A degree in Criminal Justice is recommended for those who want a broad foundation in all aspects of the criminal justice system, including:
Social and psychological causation factors in crime
Police science and best-practices in law enforcement
Criminal law and rules of evidence relevant to law enforcement
Criminal investigation and forensics
Corrections and rehabilitation (cont)