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Karen
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What are the best minors for a criminal justice major?
I’m currently want to minor in accounting but don’t think it’s the best fit for my major
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Anthony Ngo
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Hello Karen.
If you want to minor in accounting while major in Criminal Justice/Laws, go for it!!! Understand accounting will come in handy when in come to financial crimes, white collar crimes (any crime committed involve money will require you to understand some accounting.)
Good luck.
Anthony
If you want to minor in accounting while major in Criminal Justice/Laws, go for it!!! Understand accounting will come in handy when in come to financial crimes, white collar crimes (any crime committed involve money will require you to understand some accounting.)
Good luck.
Anthony
Christine Glasper
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I agree with Andy. Go for it! One can assist the other.
And it’s ok for them to be vastly different. It’s not required to have a supporting minor.
And it’s ok for them to be vastly different. It’s not required to have a supporting minor.
Verna Chang
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While not necessarily the BEST minors for a criminal justice major, some POPULAR minors include law/legal studies, psychology, and criminology.
Ultimately, it depends on what you want to get out of the minor. While a minor can often complement your major, it doesn't necessarily have to. If you are passionate about learning something or simply interested in gaining new skills, you should definitely pursue it! That being said, accounting is a good option for a minor because even if you don't want to pursue a career related to your minor, accounting knowledge is very practical and useful. A criminal justice major coupled with an accounting minor could lead to job opportunities in forensic accounting.
Consider why you want to minor in a particular subject and follow your heart!
Ultimately, it depends on what you want to get out of the minor. While a minor can often complement your major, it doesn't necessarily have to. If you are passionate about learning something or simply interested in gaining new skills, you should definitely pursue it! That being said, accounting is a good option for a minor because even if you don't want to pursue a career related to your minor, accounting knowledge is very practical and useful. A criminal justice major coupled with an accounting minor could lead to job opportunities in forensic accounting.
Consider why you want to minor in a particular subject and follow your heart!
Kim Igleheart
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Karen,
Minoring in something that is too close to the major is not the best way to go - you want to broaden the "reach" of your degree. So, steer clear of something, for example, such as Sociology.
How do YOU see accounting being useful to you in Criminal Justice? Truth is, not too many of us know the exact course our careers will take. If you are looking for something else to consider, how about Public Administration? As you move up in your career, you will possibly become a supervisor or a manager. Or get into some other policy-making/or analyst role.
Do you have to have a minor? If not, use your electives to challenge yourself. Do everything you can to master presentation skills -preparing and delivering presentations. Learn the in's and outs of some of the "old" computer applications, including spreadsheet. I have observed that people who are really good in a particular area become a true asset to the organization. You won't necessarily figure out what your area is, but strong computer skills and presentation skills are two of those areas worth trying to get good at.
Feel free to share what aspect of Criminal Justice appeals to you, and I 'll try to come up with some other ideas.
Kim
Minoring in something that is too close to the major is not the best way to go - you want to broaden the "reach" of your degree. So, steer clear of something, for example, such as Sociology.
How do YOU see accounting being useful to you in Criminal Justice? Truth is, not too many of us know the exact course our careers will take. If you are looking for something else to consider, how about Public Administration? As you move up in your career, you will possibly become a supervisor or a manager. Or get into some other policy-making/or analyst role.
Do you have to have a minor? If not, use your electives to challenge yourself. Do everything you can to master presentation skills -preparing and delivering presentations. Learn the in's and outs of some of the "old" computer applications, including spreadsheet. I have observed that people who are really good in a particular area become a true asset to the organization. You won't necessarily figure out what your area is, but strong computer skills and presentation skills are two of those areas worth trying to get good at.
Feel free to share what aspect of Criminal Justice appeals to you, and I 'll try to come up with some other ideas.
Kim