Career questions tagged criminology
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 skills needed for criminology?
What skills are needed to start criminology and where can you find internships to get more into criminology/forensics as a high school sophomore? Thanks for the help
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?
How do I study abroad or go to boarding school without funds?
I would like to do my studies away from home for a while. I don't know how to get scholarships or grants. I have always loved to explore since I didn't get to leave the house much when I was younger. I might qualify for financial aid but that still may make it a bit hard. I would like to have primary coverage or full cover. I want to explore architectural design as well as forensic scenes, criminology, criminal profiling, Cooking, and linguistics. I like freedom but that doesn't mean that I won't listen to rules. I have a GPA of 3.5 and going into my sophomore year of high school.
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 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.
What interships are available for criminology majors?
I am currently studying criminology at San Jose State University with a minor in Forensic Studies
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?
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.
What would I have to do to pursue being a detective?
I've recently noticed my interest in problem solving , mystery's. I've also noticed my decent analytical skills and thought about becoming some sort of detective or lawyer down the road when wondering what should I do with my life
What kind of classes should I take in high school to get knowledge that I might need in this career?
I just want to know what kinds of courses I can possibly take next year (11th grade) to start to figure out if criminology and forensics is really the path that I want to take in the future. I have always been interested in science and knowing the history behind how things happen and how they can affect the future. What different jobs are there in this kind of field?
when it comes to becoming a police officer how many ranks do you move up to become a chef and is there a certain age limit that you can be in a police station If i don’t like my position as a police officer and want to become something else in the criminal justice field is that process easy or is it like a whole thing with college credits that i may have to go back to school to get? ?
police to detective
What high school courses help prepare for a job in criminology?
I just want to know what to expect and what I need to know in high school
What are the best jobs for a 15 year old?
What are the best jobs for a 9th grade 15 year old who is looking for work? I am currently employed by a real estate company, but i want more in a job than the dreary day to day cleaning, and all that stuff.
What are the best minors for a criminal justice major?
I’m currently want to minor in accounting but don’t think it’s the best fit for my major
What degrees should I get for a criminal psychologist?
Im struggling with what I want to do but I know I want to do something with criminals and their behavior.
As a crime scene investigator, what is the most traumatizing part of your career?
As a crime scene investigator, what is the most traumatizing part of your career?
I wish to create a platform that talks about issues pertaining to ex prisoner after their sentence, relapse into criminal behavior and other related issue but then I have no idea on how to go about it especially with my little to no know knowledge about editing photos and videos. How do I start? #EOY22
I wish to create a platform that talks about issues pertaining to ex prisoner after their sentence, relapse into criminal behavior and other related issue but then I have no idea on how to go about it especially with my little to no know knowledge about editing photos and videos. How do I start? #EOY22
What kind of specific jobs can you have relating to crime scene investigations and what kind of degrees do you need for the jobs?
I would like to be able to have a job in crime scene investigations but i'm not sure what to major in, in college or what different jobs there are for me to possibly have in the future.
Becoming a police officer for a proffession?
What did you do to prepare to go into the criminal justice field? When did you know this is what you wanted to do? What was a good course in college you took to help prepare you? How do you become an officer?
Would criminology or legal studies be a better pathway to law school?
I know you can go to law school with any degree, but I'm debating between these two fields of study I'm interested in. #Fall22
How do you get into the BAU or CIA in the FBI and how long does it take to get into?
What majors or credits do you need to be in the FBI? #fall22
Studying Psychology in college
What are good college majors to get jobs in psychology?
Good colleges for criminology?
What are some good colleges to attend for taking criminology?
How manageable is it to double major in forensic psych and criminology?
I am thinking about double majoring in forensic psychology and criminology/justice studies and i'm not sure if the workload would be too much. I want to be able to do criminal investigations out of college.
What do you need to graduate with in order to study criminology?
Ive been doing really great lately in all my classes! Ive been enjoying taking geometry lately and I wanna study criminology one day after highscool.
What in the criminal justice system did you feel that you were not prepared for or wish you knew more about before entering?
What in the criminal justice system did you feel that you were not prepared for or wish you knew more about before entering?