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Criminal Justice Degree Concentrations

What Concentrations in Criminal Justice Are There?

Many schools allow you to choose a specialization—a focused area of study within the criminal justice degree.

• Corrections
  Develop the understanding and skills necessary to succeed in the field of corrections, including jails, prisons, probation, parole, and other correctional alternatives and offender treatment services.
  
• Crime Scene Investigation
  Know and understand the various tools and technologies being used in the field for investigating the scene of a crime, as well as being familiar with the proper procedures for gathering evidence.
  
• Economic Crime
  Understand financial and accounting practices of businesses as well as phishing and other acts of fraud; become familiar with information technology, digital security, and white collar crimes.
  
• Forensic Psychology
  Focus on human behavior as it pertains to crime and delinquency; understand psychology as it relates to our criminal justice system.
  
• Law Enforcement
  Study policy, criminology, and understand the impact of crime on a community and society.
  
• Private Security
  Gain the insight necessary to navigate the field that is a unique blend of management and criminal justice that deals with loss prevention/asset protection.
  
• Global Issues in Criminal Justice Law
  Study military conflicts, human rights, genocide, terrorism, and social justice explored on a global level.
  
• Administration, Leadership, and Management
  Broaden your knowledge of pertinent issues affecting law enforcement, managing correction facilities, and crime prevention.

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