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 types of training and classes will i need to attend to become a police officer?
i want to either become a police officer or sheriffs deputy. i am looking to find out what is needed of me to be able to be in this line of work.
What is a good first start to become a homicide detective ?
I’ve always had a passion for anything involving law, specifically a homicide detective but i’ve never known how to get a start on it. I’m asking for help and advice on this so i can do whatever it takes to become what i’ve always wanted to be!
after i’m a police officer how do i become a homicide detective?
i’m so confused do i go to school while i’m an officer or what? plus what’s the college degree do i need
In order to successfully enter criminal profiling early, what steps should I take?
I am going to be entering college soon, and would like to know the quickest path to my success.
Which degree(s) will I need to go into the criminal psychology/criminology field?
There are a lot of different degrees regarding this field and I’m not sure what or which colleges and degrees to look at. It would be helpful if I could get suggestions as to which colleges/universities and degrees to look further into.
How many hours can an Emergency Dispatcher(911 operator) work ?
I'm looking into becoming one once i get out of high school to have on my resume in case I decide to get into criminology, I would just like to know the limit of hours they are able to to work, time I don't think would be an issue for me.
Is a career path such as criminology worth it?
I’m currently a junior in high school and have always want to be a vet like a ton of kids when they’re younger. However, I recently started thinking about criminal psychology after watching “The Silence of the Lambs”. I just felt like that was something that I absolutely wanted to be. But I want to know if a path like criminal psychology, or even other careers in criminal justice/criminology are really worth it or not. Meaning: are they boring, interesting, emotional draining, etc.
What are three important things I should know about being a Police Officer? (e.g, working conditions, typical schedule, rewards, and challenges including those for those people new to the job)?
Trying to get information like this to help me understand what I will be dealing with
What college is the best in New York to go to for forensics?
I would like to go into CSI Forensics when I am older and I would like to know my best college option in New York so I can stay close to family and friends.
What jobs are like MARSOC?
What jobs are like a MARSOC special operations officer that are not in the military? This is asking about things in agencies like the FBI, CIA, and DEA.
How is Law School Like? Is there any program as a high schooler that i can join to learn more and have an experience?
I want to be a Criminal Justice Lawyer. I wanna enroll to programs but i don’t know where nor how. My school doesn’t really offer me the help i need to do this.
How do I leave college and get into my career?
I want to go to Yale then work in a government agency for criminal psychiatry
how do I become a politician? how do I sign up for the CIA?
yes I'm only 14 but I've always wanted to work for the USA in the government system coming from me who's a Latina with immigrant parents I want to succeed in life I want to work as an undercover agent but what first steps should I take? what highschool classes should I take and how do I start from a young age?
How much demand is there for a lawyer?
I have been thinking about career options lately and one job that i have been interested in is a lawyer (specifically criminal defense but im not sure yet), but I have been told that there is not much demand for lawyers and that it could be difficult to find a well paying job in my area.
Is it really possible to get hired as a full-time corrections officer with no high school diploma or work experience of any kind?
Is this really an option for a full-time position with benefits?
What do the biggest part of criminal justice I should focus on?
What are some things that I should know about criminal justice
Why is it important for people to be higher than other people? Why is it important that people care about what other people say?
If you want to become a criminal profiler once you and like a higher level of education, what is the best tips in order to become a criminal profiler or like what is the red flag? Is green flags about a criminal profiler?
What would be a good major/minor to get if I wanted to work as a forensic investigator or criminal psychologist
I’m an upcoming junior (11th grade) In highschool so I need to start looking at good colleges and majors to get my dream job
How do I know if I should major in criminology or criminal justice?
I know I want to go into one of those fields but I’m just not sure which one. I like criminal justice because of the impact I could have and how exciting and interesting it sounds, but I enjoy the social aspects of criminology. Which one should I do?
what is the hardest part of being a lawyer and what is the best?
I’m a senior in highschool and I’m considering law school but I’m not completely sure if it’s meant for me I thought some insight might help
What career paths can I follow after a three year Bachelor of Criminology degree with a major in Legal and Justice Systems?
I am currently in my second year of my Criminology degree at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). I am interested in possibly becoming an Intelligence Analyst, but am open to other options. Thank you.
How do I become a police investigator ?
I am going for a police investigator career yet I don’t know much in what I need to do…? I am planing of applying for Monmouth University when I graduate in 2025
What is the most difficult part of being in law?
What is the most difficult part of being in law? What was the most difficult part of classes and overall being in law-school? What should i expect? I don't even know in what type of law i would like to be in, is there a specific point in which i cant change it?
What job pays me the most with a criminal justice degree?
I don’t want to become a police or lawyer, I want to be hands on and help and solve and investigate. Thoughts?
When going into Criminal Justice degrees as a woman, are there struggles or biases in colleges courses?
I don't want to be looked at like I don't belong there.
What's it like as a student in criminal justice?
Hi, my name is Grey and I'm in 11th grade going into 12th grade. I want to major in criminal justice, I just want a better understanding of what criminal justice is just so I know what's involved with it.