Careers in Criminal Justice – Crime Analysis
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Careers in Criminal Justice
There are a variety of different career paths for skilled criminal justice professionals. Career opportunities extend over a wide range of professional disciplines including law enforcement, politics, business, security, law, corrections, government, and more. What you choose is purely dependant on your experience, education, and what area of criminology and criminal justice most interests you.
In this section you will find descriptions for different careers that are available to criminology and criminal justice professionals. This is not a complete list of available positions and we encourage you to research and explore other resources for more information about these career paths. Careers in criminology and criminal justice often cross into other disciplines, and combine different elements from the major areas of criminal justice. When you’re looking for a job or want to advance your career, make sure to consider a variety of different employment options.
Criminology & Criminal Justice Career Advancement
If you are serious about seeking a new path or advancing your career in law enforcement or a field related to our nation’s judicial system, you need to consider a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Security & Investigation Careers in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Both security and investigation have a strong foundation in criminology and criminal justice. An online education from PSU can be an excellent way to begin or advance your career in these fields.
Legal Careers in Criminology & Criminal Justice
The judicial system is one of the cornerstones of our American justice system. A criminology and criminal justice education is a natural precursor to a law degree or one of many legal career paths.
Federal Law Enforcement Careers in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Law enforcement is one of the first career paths considered by criminal justice professionals. A degree can help you gain entry into more advanced positions such as careers as the federal level.
State Law Enforcement Careers in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Careers in law enforcement include positions at the local, state, and federal levels. Earning your degree can help you become a leader in your office and in the field at any level of law enforcement.
Outlook on Criminology and Criminal Justice Careers
As communities continue to grow the need for educated and skilled criminal justice professionals will expand, making the field of criminal justice a continued source of career opportunity.
Fact vs Fiction: Criminology & Criminal Justice Careers
Learn what to expect from your career as a criminal justice professional and why what you see on television and in movies isn’t always the best representation of this diverse and distinguished field.
