A degree in Criminal Justice
To obtain your bachelors degree in criminal justice you can expect to spend at least 4 years in school. Individuals looking to pursue a degree in law and become a lawyer or judge can expect to spend at least 6 years in school and as many as 8 years.
During your studies for your criminal justice degree you can expect to take courses in the following subject areas.
- Law Crime and The Criminal Justice System
- Criminology
- Victimology
- Ethics
- Computer Crime
- Organized Crime
- White Collar Crime
- Methods of Research In Criminal Justice
- Problem Solving in Crime Situations
- Crime Prevention
- Crime Analysis
- Criminal Courts System
- Criminal Law and The Constitution
- Terrorism
| Police/Sheriff | $58k/annually |
| Criminal Justice Educator | $62k/annually|
| Corrections Officer | $38k/annually |
| Fire Inspector | $53k/annually |
| Firefighter | $45k/annually |
| Private Investigator | $45k/annually |
| Security Guard | $24k/annually |
| Paralegal | $51k/annually |
| Court Reporter | $48k/annually |
| Arbitrator / Mediator | $61k/annually |
| Lawyer | $113k/annually |
| Judge | $102k/annually |
Schools that offer Bachelors for criminal_justice
