Career questions tagged criminal-justice
Criminal justice is a four-year degree earned in college. Popular careers include law enforcement, lawyers, forensic nurse. Please read below for more information. Read more Show less
What colleges offer Criminology/Forensic Psychology?
Hi! I'm currently in my first year of college, majoring in BA Psychology. I'm genuinely passionate about my course, but more so on Forensic/Criminal Psychology. However my college doesn't offer this specific class, only BA Psychology as a general course. So for my graduate studies, I want to focus more on Forensic Psychology. I want to ask on what colleges offer Criminology/Forensic Psychology courses in the U.S? since I'm planning on getting a professional license there in the future. #psychology #college #criminal-justice #college-major #forensic-psychology
I like history, psychology, and law. Is forensic psychology a good career choice?
I am in 10th grade and I have been looking at possible careers and forensic psychology caught my eye. I want to be involved in law without being a lawyer or constantly in the courtroom. I also find psychology interesting. What is forensic psychology really like? Does it apply to anything I said above?
What would someone wanting to be a criminal law paralegal major in?
Being a criminal law paralegal would be great but, I am not sure what I would major in to become one.
How involved in the treatment of patients are psychiatrists?
Do they simply diagnose and/or prescribe treatment? Or do they directly partake in the treatment process, too, like doing talk therapy? I'm looking into psychologists and psychiatrists and both are appealing to me, but I want to be able to be involved in the treatment and be able to aid in healing and/or coping of patients.
What would you say is the most challenging part about attempting to pursue a career in law and criminal justice What makes it all worth it?
I'm currently wrapping up my junior year of high school, and am really trying to solidify what I want to do in college. Any words of advice and/or warning would be greatly appreciated.
What are the typical class requirements or recommendations I should take in order to become a criminal investigator?
Hello, my name is Diana and I'm currently a senior in Connecticut. I was asking this question I really had an interest in criminal justice and I just wanted to know more about what classes people have taken in order to become a criminal investigator or any interesting courses people took in college to help major in this. #criminal-justice #detective #investigator
What do you have to do to prepare yourself to become an FBI agent?
I want to major in criminal justice, and I definitely want to become an FBI agent or a chief executive in anything in a criminal justice field. #criminal-justice #criminology #federal-government #fbi #homeland-security #criminal-law
What is the starting salary for a fingerprint technician?
I am interested in crime and studying criminology would be super cool. It is amazing that they can find a person of the lines in someone finger print. I would love to help serve justice for a family by finding a criminal off of their fingerprints.
What steps should I take if I want to become a FBI Agent
Step by step on what should I do if I want to pursue a career in the FBI
What does a normal work day look like for a Special Agent of the FBI?
I am a 23 year old female that appreciates having routines and things being planned out but I also enjoy having a little variability. I am someone that is flexible and and enjoys change. #criminal-justice #career #Agent #Federal
Is it difficult to keep your personal feelings separate as a defense attorney?
Most people when asked would say that they would have trouble defending a murderer to their best effort. As such, I was hoping to get a bit more insight into how public defenders manage to put their personal feelings aside and focus on their job. #criminal-justice #career #emotional-intelligence #attorney #law-practice #law
What should i consider when wanting to major in Law and Criminal Justice?
I'm interested in majoring in Law in Criminal Justice and i just want to learn how to prepare for that.
How does having humor and being funny help my career of being a detective?
When I am older I want to work in law enforcement. I am in 8th grade.
What's sorts of jobs should I be looking for if I just received my Masters in Criminal Justice in Homeland Security?
I want to know what terms or words I should be looking towards to obtain a career in my new field. I don't care if its government or a company or even a social impact group because I would get the chance to help people also while getting some sort of experience in my field. Especially, when I am considering a Ph.D. involving human trafficking or women and terrorism. #criminal-justice #government #social #recruitment
What GCSE's should I take to be a criminal lawyer?
I am picking my options soon, but am not sure what to take. Any ideas are super helpful. Thanks
How important is to be respectful with the people if you want to become a criminologist?
If someone is being rude or bad with you, you still have to be respectful?
How many patience you need to have to be a criminologist?
Did I need to have a lot of patience in this work or I just need to be there and not have any patience?
How can I be funny when I am working as a Correction Officer?
I am in 8th grade and I have good listening skills.
Why can the ability to be thoughtful help me become a lawyer?
I'm an 8th grader and I'm 13 years old. My favorite class in school is English. I have skills in writing and time management. One of my hobbies is art, such as drawing.
How can I prepare myself to become a more responsible lawyer?
What are some things you do in the work force that you have to take responsibility for?
How can I be more hardworking than others at being a border patrol officer to be noticed by higher ranks?
Respectfully asking.
How can I be better and learn faster or ask questions to supervisers in the Criminal Justice field without getting in some sort of trouble?
How can I ask respectfully so that they do not get me in trouble.
As an FBI agent/profiler, would you spend a lot of time away from home and family?
I’m a junior in high school and was wanting that as a career but was concerned with not being home with the wife and kids in the future.
High School Career Class Questions Detective?
I have an assignment to learn about careers in Criminology, but I do not have any contacts to interview. Would you help me? I need 2 from a detective, crime scene investigator, forensics, professor, forensic psychology, criminal justice, lawyer, etc. Job Title? Full Time/Part Time? 3 day to day tasks? Types of projects? Degree? School? Entry Level Job for this career? 2-3 things you like about your job 2-3 things you don't like Where else could you work with your degree
What job is it to interview and study criminals ?
What job is it to interview and study convicted criminals? I just started my psychology degree and I currently have a BA in criminal justice
Day-to-day life of a lawyer?
What does the day-to-day life of a lawyer look like?
What college would you recommend for criminal justice majors?
I am a sophomore in high school in Boston and I am interested in the criminal justice field, but I do not know the best colleges for this major. I would like to stay in the state of MA if possible. #criminal-justice #law-enforcement
What kind of degree or college education do I need to be a police officer?
Im in 8th grade and i want to go to college to become a police officer but the college i want to go to is kinda far from me its like 1 hour and 6 minutes away.
What are your favorite and least favorite things you do as a forensic scientist?
I am a sophomore in high school who is interested in forensic science. I would like to learn more about what exactly you do to make sure I will enjoy it. I am thinking about one day applying to work for the FBI as a forensic analyst.
I want to have a career in wildlife biology if I'm not able to go into Federal Law Enforcement, like I plan. What degree would aid me with this, while also looking good on a resume?
As I said, I would like to go into federal law enforcement, but I want a back up plan - I am extremely interested in wildlife biology.