What do i need to study in college to become an FBI agent

Anna, This is taken from the FBIJOBS website: " Our Special Agents come from a wide range of unexpected career backgrounds beyond law enforcement, including education, science, business and technology. For example, you may be asked to utilize foreign language skills to interview a victim of human trafficking, computer skills to decipher malicious code, accounting skills to uncover hidden assets or communication and collaboration skills to lead a joint agency investigation..... individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds, such as military veterans, teachers, chemists, accountants, lawyers, artists, doctors, engineers and more.  "

Criminals get smarter every day, and more so with evolving technology. I encourage you to look at the website, and you will see many different approaches to becoming an agent. Regardless what path you take, there are certain courses you should take. That would include courses to develop very strong writing skills, critical thinking, and LOGIC. You probably want to take a speech class. Take some criminal justice, Constitutional Law, etc. But you don't have to major in it. What interests you? You could probably major in accounting, cyber security, STEM, etc. Logic (usually taught in the Philosophy Dept) will help you with the written test.

Beyond the academics, you need to be physically conditioned beyond anything you could imagine! Look at the physical requirements. They have developed a complete exercise program for you - you should start working on it and continue. The younger you are, the easier it will be to get and stay in shape! If you do not want to be an Agent, you could also become an Intelligence Analyst. They go to the academy with the agents for the first few weeks, but finish up before getting to the tactical training.

I strongly encourage you to look at the website. It is well laid out, with lots of helpful information!

https://www.fbijobs.gov/career-paths/special-agents

It should go without saying, but ANY job with the FBI requires that you have the highest moral standards. No criminal background. No "shady" friends. Be careful of what you post on social media. Be careful about getting tattoos, because I don't know the rule on that. They will talk to your teachers, neighbors, friends, employers, etc. Everybody. Don't make any enemies! Pay your bills, on time. I know this sounds harsh, but they can disqualify you for the littlest thing!

Law enforcement is exciting! I had the opportunity to work some cases with FBI, DEA, and ATF. They are all a great group of people who look out for each other!

Best of luck!

Kim