Career questions tagged criminology
What degree is better to do if I want to become a crime scene investigator, Criminology or Forensic Science?
Iam in my last year of high school and I would love to study this field, I would just like to know which degree is best to study and if it's hard, what to expect and how long I'll have to study. Work paths also after university
What is the most difficult part of pursuing a forensic psychology degree? What classes will be more beneficial to my studies than others? #Spring25
I am an upcoming sophomore and have multiple psychology and science electives to take, I am not sure which ones would be better for my path.
Why don't more colleges have Criminal Justice or Criminology fields? #Spring25
I am interested into going into this field but many colleges don't have these majors/minors. #Spring25
What is the best course of plan to get into the FBI?
I am going to University at Buffalo for my bachelor’s in Criminology. I just want to make sure I am not missing any essential things i need to be aware of. I am not sure what exactly in the FBI I want to be but the BAU interests me. I appreciate any advice. Thank you! #spring25
I am going into sophmore year of college with a Criminology degree, and I am wondering what big things I can do career wise with this degree? #Spring25
A well paying job with a criminology degree
As an undergrad student interested in pursuing something in the criminal justice field, what internships would I benefit most from?
I am currently a student at Solano Community College graduating with my AA in criminal justice in August. I am transferring to Sacramento State University in the fall, majoring in criminal justice as well and possibly psychology or sociology. I am most interested in job related fields such as criminal law, forensics, criminal investigation, etc. I have volunteered and shadowed in courthouses before while in high school, but I would love to further explore my passion for the justice system while I continue my academic journey.
What is the best way I can use my B.A in Criminology after school?
I am just finishing my Senior year of high school, and I am currently enrolled in the Criminology program at Penn State University. I know I want to study criminology, but I am afraid I will not use my degree to its full potential. I want to get the most out of my degree after school and through my career.
What is the best way I can use my future B.A in Criminology?
I am just finishing my Senior year of high school, and I am currently enrolled in the Criminology program at Penn State University. I know I want to study criminology, but I am afraid I will not use my degree to its full potential. I want to get the most out of my degree after school and through my career.
What was the hardest part about becoming a laywer? How did you keep going knowing you had eight more years of school to do?
What was the hardest part about becoming a laywer? How did you keep going knowing you had eight more years of school to do?
Is it still safe to pursue a career within the FBI? #Spring25
With all the turmoil happening in DC and with many government agencies being dismantle, is it wise to pursue a career within the FBI. I am a high school senior planning to major in Chemistry/Forensic Science with the hopes of landing a career in the FBI however I am nervous if there will be any opportunities when I graduate.
How many different types of forensics sciences is there and how specific does a forensics job get? is forensic science focused on one certain part in college or forensics as a whole?
Hello, I'm a senior in high school in Pflugerville and I want to major in forensics but I'm not sure what jobs include what part of forensics, I know of in lab forensics and out of field forensics but is there any other and how different is it from majoring in forensic science as a whole in college? And how does forensics in college change your view on forensics science from high school?
What kind of emotional toll does being a Criminal psychologist bring and how do you handle that?
I am a high school senior who currently plans on attending university to become a Criminal Psychologist. Although I want to pursue this career, I am quite a sensitive and emotional person, and I am worried that will get in the way of my work and personal life. Being a criminal psychologist is my dream career, and I want to make sure I can pursue it without feeling strong emotional feelings.
As a freshman associate student recognizing the critical role of hands-on experience, what strategies can be used to build a strong professional network in communities where victim advocacy is not yet widely acknowledged or supported ?
For students who think ahead, getting an early start can feel overwhelming—especially when resources are limited—but gaining experience as soon as possible is key to building confidence and direction. #Spring25
Should I get my PhD in Sociology or Criminology ?
So I got my bachelors degree in Sociology, with a lot of my research centering injustices within the criminal justice system. I am really interested in analyzing the CJS as an institution and looking at the ways it discriminates against different intersectional identities. I like looking at social justice issues and justice reform. Recently, I have been looking into getting a PhD as I hope to become a professor. I have talked with three professors about this, two sociology professors one english professor, and two of them(the english prof and a soc prof) believe I should pursue a PhD in criminology instead of sociology. They say this because A) sociology is incredibly competitive B) Sociology is being targeted right now under the Trump administration. They say I'll be more marketable if I do Criminology instead. The issue is, I don't want to be tied down to crime. I am incredibly interested in learning about all the issues with the criminal justice system and learning about ways we can fix it and reform our justice system. I find recividism to be very interesting as well, as well as issues in policing. However, I am interested in looking at these things through a sociological lens. I love sociology, I love how diverse it is, and I just feel that is where my heart is. However, I'll be very honest to say my understanding of Criminology is limited to the one entry level criminology course I took in my undergrad. Idk I just don't know what to do, and I'm scared if I pick sociology I'll regret it down the road if I can't find a job being a sociology professor. What should I do???
What are some ways to find and have a good chance at landing Cybersecurity internships that will give me meaningful and practical experience ?
I am planning on pursuing a career in the Cybersecurity or Criminology fields, or both, once I graduate with my Bachelors in both.
How can I best try to get an internship with the FBI?
I am a criminology and social work major and would like to have an internship with the FBI during my time in college.
What can you expect in your first year in college What can you expect going into the criminology major? How can you practice self-motivation during college? ?
What can you expect in your first year in college? What can you expect going into the criminology major? How can you practice self-motivation during college?
How do I make important pre-law connections while I am undergrad student?
After college, I am hoping to attend law school with a goal of pursuing a career in criminal justice.
How can I prepare myself for the difficulty and workload of a rigorous out-of-state university when transitioning from a small town high school?
I am a senior in a high school with only a handful of advanced and AP classes available. The university follows the core curriculum and I am interested in majoring in history and criminology.
Are you forced to work overtime in law enforcement?
In a law enforcement depending on what you want to do with it, do you have to work over time to conclude with something important of your job.
Entry level jobs for criminal justice associates degree?
What path can I start with an associates degree in criminal justice? I’m having a hard time everything asks for bachelors or experience. I was initially looking at background screenings or records clerk.
What classes should I take to get into my dream college for my wanted major and minor?
Hi! My name is Krisha and I am currently a 9th grader. I want to major in pre-med in college but minor in criminology so I was wondering what classes would look good on a college application in order to get into good pre-med program. My dream school is Harvard, Stanford, and University of Florida. I also was wondering what internships and game plan I should have and take in my next 3 years of high school to get into my dream schools. As for the criminology part, I wanna get a degree in criminal law so I was wondering also what classes to take for that !
I know profilers are just in shows what would the real life job be called?
like in criminal minds they are called profilers what job in the real world does that
as a highschool student, what would i need to do to go to university and major in criminal psychology?
im in year 10 this year, i'm currently wanting to get information on my university major/topics. i'm interested in studying criminal psychology, and criminal justice. what topics would i have to specify in for this goal? also any tips for further year 11&12 electives that would help me achieve this?
Is security a fulfilling job?
What is the annual salary? How would I deal with ethical dilemmas or conflicts of interest in security work? What are the main security risks and challenges for the organization? What are the security policies and procedures that I would need to follow and enforce?
Which school would be a good fit for me??
I have always wanted to major in neuroscience because I love learning about the brain. However, as I learned more about the area of study, I found out that I was interested in a lot of things surrounding mental illness: medicine, pharmacology, public health, and law (forensics). What are some schools that will allow me to learn more about all these subjects? I am aiming for the top schools. I would really appreciate your help!
What important characteristics should I have in order to be a Crime Scene Investigator?
I am enrolled in Rio Linda High School as a Junior taking countless APs. I have excelled in science classes previously and currently but I am not proficient in math. I have a stellar transcript and ranked 44 in the whole school. I have been intrigued by the Criminology and Criminal Justice field ever since I was young but I am a calm person who slightly work under pressure, but I am very observant to small details and maintain a high position.
How can I join soldier?
I am Daniel, I really have passion for military but don't know how to join.
How can i get started on obtaining a criminal justice degree
How can i get started on obtaining a criminal justice degree
what colleges have the best criminal justice/criminology programs?
i’m hoping to find a college that will give a great opportunity to learn more about criminal justice law to help me became the criminal justice lawyer i wanna be