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Jasmine
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Merced, California
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what would be good places to study criminal justice?
I see so many places but its hard to know which one is better for you.
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Pilar Torres
Law Enforcement Manager
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San Mateo, California
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Hello Jasmine,
There is much to consider when looking at a college beyond the major. Your choice should be a "good fit" for you overall. Things to consider; are the weather, the local community, and proximity as it relates to home. Consider visiting the school and the surrounding area. Are you staying in California or going out of state for school? Several California Public Universities and State Colleges have great criminal justice programs. San Francisco State University and San Jose State University (costly areas), California State University, Bakersfield, and California State University, San Bernardino (less expensive places to live in).
Something to consider, if you plan on going into law enforcement (local/state/federal police), I would suggest majoring in something else that interests you with a minor in criminal justice for an undergraduate degree. I recommend this simply because you will likely have to attend a formal academy for a law enforcement position. The law enforcement academy will teach you everything you need to know to start a career. The field requires constant training and updates throughout a career. You would be better served and more well-rounded with a degree other than criminal justice.
Inquire about a cadet position with your local law enforcement agency. Some programs are volunteer, while others are paid posts (strictly administrative functions).
I hope this helps.
There is much to consider when looking at a college beyond the major. Your choice should be a "good fit" for you overall. Things to consider; are the weather, the local community, and proximity as it relates to home. Consider visiting the school and the surrounding area. Are you staying in California or going out of state for school? Several California Public Universities and State Colleges have great criminal justice programs. San Francisco State University and San Jose State University (costly areas), California State University, Bakersfield, and California State University, San Bernardino (less expensive places to live in).
Something to consider, if you plan on going into law enforcement (local/state/federal police), I would suggest majoring in something else that interests you with a minor in criminal justice for an undergraduate degree. I recommend this simply because you will likely have to attend a formal academy for a law enforcement position. The law enforcement academy will teach you everything you need to know to start a career. The field requires constant training and updates throughout a career. You would be better served and more well-rounded with a degree other than criminal justice.
Inquire about a cadet position with your local law enforcement agency. Some programs are volunteer, while others are paid posts (strictly administrative functions).
I hope this helps.
David Deshaies
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Sanford, North Carolina
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I got my Bachelor of Science from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. I enjoyed the course of study and the campus. Unless you're planning on continuing on into law school, I would look for the school that offers the most exciting course content. One of my courses was Crime Scene Investigation and was taught by a retired State Bureau of Investigations agent. This was one of my favorite courses, and I still use what I learned in this class almost daily at my job.
If you can spend less money going out-of-state to go to college, I highly recommend it. If nothing else, the additional travel and exposure to new people and locations is well worth the longer trips home.
If you can spend less money going out-of-state to go to college, I highly recommend it. If nothing else, the additional travel and exposure to new people and locations is well worth the longer trips home.