What can I do with a degree in criminal justice?

[Monirul Islam]

The program is designed to explore the complex profiles of those who commit crimes, analyze how the American correctional system manages them, and evaluates the impact of Homeland Security in a post 9/11 world.

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree examines the scientific  study of criminal behaviors in their multifaceted sociological settings.

Concentration areas include:

Corrections
Forensics
Homeland Security
Leadership
Security Services
Victim Advocacy-Social Justice
Possible Fields
Law
Corrections
Nonprofit Organizations Healthcare
Court System
Business
Possible Occupations*
Analyst
Bailiff
Ballistics Expert
Border Patrol Agent 
City Planners
Consultant
Correctional Officer
Court Officer
Court Reporter
Customs Inspector
Detective
Forensic Experts
Hearing Officer
Immigration Inspector
Youth Services Counselor/Aide
Special Agent (FBI, Secret Service, etc.)
Investigator
Private
Fraud
General
Law Enforcement Officer Juvenile Officer
Mediator
Paralegal
Police Dispatcher
Program Administrator Teacher
Warden
Retail Loss Prevention Specialist Social Worker
Intelligence Analyst
Loss Prevention Specialist
US Marshall
Park Ranger
Probation Officer
Case Manager
*The above is a list of possible fields, occupations, and employers representative, but not exclusive or limited to, employment options for a Criminal Justice major. Some positions listed may require additional training, education, licensure, and/or experience prior to job eligibility.

Skills Needed for Criminal Justice Majors
Computer
Investigative
Negotiation
Analytical Problem-Solving
Researching
Written and Verbal Communication
Monitoring
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Professional Associations for Criminal Justice Majors
Professional associations provide a connection with other professionals in your field to learn, share, and discuss professional interests.  Associations also provide great opportunities to network and explore additional early care and education career information.

Source:https://www.brandman.edu/news-and-events/news/2017/08/17/13/05/criminal-justice