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What Other Degrees Besides Criminal Justice Should I Consider?

What Other Degrees Besides Criminal Justice Should I Consider?

Criminal justice is an excellent choice for a degree for anyone considering a career in law enforcement or corrections.

If you already have your degree, but in an unrelated subject or field, a job in criminal justice is still in your reach.

The educational requirements for criminal justice jobs vary widely from one agency to the next, depending on the needs of individual agencies and their policies. For example, some police departments require 60 credit hours in any discipline before considering a candidate. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), however, may require a degree in law, accounting, computer science, or another technical area.

Be sure to research the agency (or agencies) and their hiring policies before selecting a degree program. As a general rule, majoring in criminal justice will give you the most flexibility within the following career fields:

• Human Services:
  Why? Human Services deals with people with an emphasis on their physical and sociological well-being.
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• Law:
  With a focus on the American legal system, understand the complexities of justice and politics and their impact on everyday human conflict.
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• Political Science:
  Delve into the current and historical events of domestic and international affairs and how government, economics, and culture collide.
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• Psychology:
  Observe the human experience in a new way: explore how the mind copes with everyday stimuli and how trauma affects human behavior.
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• Public Administration:
  Learn about the current ways in which services and programs are being developed and managed to meet the needs of society and its individual communities.
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• Sociology:
  Examine the intricacies of human relationships, how people relate to each other, and how that pertains society as a whole.
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Whatever you do, always ensure that your degree is from an accredited college or university. An officer's educational background may come into play regarding his or her credibility in the future. Take care to make sure the degree you earn will stand up to a high level of scrutiny.

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