What is Criminal Justice Really?

In theory what is it?

This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and their relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the major system components and their interrelationships and evaluate career options.

What is it used for?

Law Enforcement, and Investigations in crimes.

What does the major actually entail - work-wise?

Written & presentation skills Research strategies Understanding nature of crimes

Understanding societies' reaction to crimes Ethics and moral values Decision-making

Considerations of gender & race Interviewing skills Patience

Quantitative skills Strong background in humanities, social science, & natural science Ability to identify and analyze social problems and develop solutions

Skills in research and scientific methodology Broad understanding of criminal law and the criminal justice system Knowledge of legal structures

Critical thinking Computer literacy Supervision & management skills

What kind of jobs do you get with it?

*Airport Security Officer *Criminologist *Law Librarian *Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Agent

*Customs Agent *Litigation Manager *Revenue Officer

Attorney

*Deportation Officer *Media Criminologist *Sanitation Officer

Bailiff

*Deputy Marshall *Military Officer *SBI Agent

Body Guard

*Detective *Naval Investigator *Secret Service Agent

Border Patrol Agent

*Discrimination Investigator *Non-Profit Organization Advocate *Sheriff

Child Support Agency Worker

*District Attorney *Paralegal *Social Worker

CIA Agent

*Drug Enforcement Agent *Park Ranger *Substance Abuse Counselor

Community Service Coordinator

*Employment Agency Recruiter *Penologist *Surveillance Office

Compliance Manager

*Environmental Conservation Officer *Police Detective *Teacher

Contracts Administrator

*FBI Agent *Police Officer/Manager *US Customs Agent

Coroner

*Fish & Game Warden *Postal Service Investigator *US Marshall

Corrections Facilities Manager

*Franchise Coordinator *Pre-Trial Services Officer *Victim Services Specialist

Corrections Officer

*Housing/Tenant Representative *Private Investigator *Warden

Court Administrator

*Industrial Security Specialist *Private Security Officer *Witness Protection Program Worker

Court Clerk

*Jailer *Probation & Parole Officer *Youth Advocate

Court Reporter

*Juvenile Court Counselor *Public Defender *Real Estate Closing Agent

Criminal Investigator

*Law Clerk *Public Safety Officer *Law Enforcement Officer

What are the fellow students like (personalitywise) in it?

Outgoing, Friendly, Nice, Analytical, Organized and Smart.

Common Misconceptions

People think you do not make much money but you can make over 40 thousand per year.

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Criminal Major unemployment rate

_	Criminal	All Majors
Unemployed	%5	%8
Minimum Wage	%6	%4
All Others	%89	%87

More: Unemployment for all Majors *** not counting stay at home parents *** not counting those currently in grad school

Are things going well in Criminal?

Going Well	%84
Not Going Well	%16

More: All Majors Satisfaction ??? This is a social "life satisfaction" question. Overall, would people who graduated with a degree in Criminal say that their life is going well? It could be interpreted in terms of stress, salary, long hours, future prospects, etc. *** not counting those currently in grad school

Graduates who stayed in Criminal

Still in Field	%58
Got out	%42

More: All Majors Still in field ??? A high "got out" percentage can be interpreted a couple of ways -- for instance, perhaps the major is a great stepping stone to becoming a totally different career -- like a doctor. Or perhaps the jobs one gets with the major just aren't that great. *** not counting those currently in grad school

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AJU offered me an opportunity to pursue anAJU offered me an opportunity to pursue an accredited MS degree in Criminal Justice via long distance/internet, w/o having to sacrifice my job. Having graduated from a century old, traditional university, in comparing andRead review Criminal Andrew Jackson University Reviews

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