From delving into the minds of criminals to conducting stakeouts as a private eye or watching gamblers in a casino, the field of criminal justice offers a range of career choices with a solid demand for workers. Along with the diversity of career paths, workers can enter the profession with a range of educational qualifications [...]
Criminal Justice Bachelor’s vs. Associate’s Degree: Which is Better?
April 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Note: this author was written by a guest author. If you are interested in contributing something about criminology or criminal justice, let us know using the contact form! Criminal Justice is an excellent field of study if you have career aspirations in the areas of law and criminology. Those interested will need to start by [...]
5 Key Factors to Ensure Effective Online Courses
March 19, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Distance learning has been getting more popular in recent years, becoming one of the strongest forces in the education sector and the reason why many universities are investing in online platforms to get a piece of the action within the industry. In these fast-paced times students need non-traditional learning tools that will give them the [...]
How Can I Become a Crime Scene Investigator?
March 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment
CSI, the most watched TV show in the world, gives us a glimpse into how crime scene investigators seem to find invaluable forensic data that helps them solve the mystery of the crime and ultimately find the culprit, all well within the one hour time slot! While CSI does the job of glamming up the [...]
Tips to Advance in the Field Of Criminology
March 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Note: this is a guest article by Kathryn Criminology is a field that’s exploding in popularity, and it involves the study of criminal behavior. This study encompasses various crime factors, the cause of crimes as well as the significant social impact of crime and its victims. At the present time, there are many criminal experts that [...]
Popular Career Fields in Criminal Justice: What Kinds of Jobs Are Available?
February 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment
There is something intriguing about a career in the field of criminal justice. The job of FBI agents, lawyers, cops and so on fascinates me. There would be some excitement whenever I happen to watch an episode of White Collar, Castle, NYPD Blue, X Files and Law & Order. However, it is not a simple [...]
I’ve Got an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice: What Kind of Jobs Can I Get?
February 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment
In the field of criminal justice, there’s no shortage of degree programs you can choose from. Some of the decisions you will have to make are between online and physical (brick-and-mortar) programs, and specializations such as law enforcement, corrections and the legal system. In addition, there are programs that treat crime through a sociological focus [...]
Government Jobs in Criminology: Federal, State and More
February 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment
We’ve said many times here that criminology jobs can be extremely varied. One sector that has a lot of possibilities for employment is the government: but where exactly would you find these jobs? At the very top, there are numerous opportunities for criminologists in the federal government. The U.S. Secret Service, FBI, CIA and DEA [...]
Tips for Choosing the Right Criminology Graduate Program
January 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment
If you are passionate about taking your career in criminology to a higher level, then a graduate degree program in criminology is likely to be in your future. In a field like criminology, which covers a broad range of topics from advanced psychology and crime scene investigation to community crime prevention and offender rehabilitation, you [...]
An Overview on Criminal Justice Careers and Salaries
October 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment
There is a wide scope of employment options for students who are interested in the field of criminal justice. Acquiring an associate, bacherlor’s or a master’s degree in criminal justice is the first step to enter into this sector. Today, you can even find specialization courses in many colleges. Descriptions of criminal justice careers along [...]