What college minors are good for law enforcement?
I'm looking at a career in law enforcement. What college minors would be helpful in law enforcement alongside a Criminal Justice degree? #college #criminal-justice #law-enforcement
5 answers
Chris’s Answer
Tough to answer but I'll give you the feedback I've usually heard.
While a criminal justice degree sounds like a no-brainer, many places put a large value on bringing other skills to the job. My degree is in psychology with a lot of biology and chemistry classes. I know several sociology majors, education, and general business. The CJ degree isn't a terrible choice, but taking something else and talking about how it can be applied to the job may make you unique.
We can teach you how to do the job, it's up to you on how to make it your own. 😁
Chris’s Answer
I would say Psychology, Sociology, or any kind of Communications degree would be useful.
James’s Answer
Scott D.’s Answer
Business is a great minor if you are looking for advancement. A lot of material on promotional exams and boards comes from this realm.
Chris’s Answer
You might look at the feedback here too:
https://www.careervillage.org/questions/9689/to-become-a-police-officer-do-you-need-to-major-in-criminal-justice