Career questions tagged criminal-justice
Criminal justice is a four-year degree earned in college. Popular careers include law enforcement, lawyers, forensic nurse. Please read below for more information. Read more Show less
How should I advance my college resume interested in law as a freshman?
So I want to specialize in the law field, and currently part of Speech and Debate as well as Mock Trial. Some other trivial things are that I'm a part of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) and Varsity Volleyball. How should I show college administrators that I have a passion for criminal law or just law in general? For example, contests I could participate in, essays I could write, what kind of research/non-profit, etc. Thanks!
If your major was criminal justice and you graduated with a bachelor’s degree, what was your first job in the field?
If your major was criminal justice and you graduated with a bachelor’s degree, what was your first job in the field? Do you feel that the pay has been enough to support yourself? I’m feeling a bit nervous because I’ve heard from many people that it can be difficult to succeed in this field. I’m really looking for reassurance and insight into how you got started, how you made it work financially, and whether there is room for growth and advancement over time.
Is a double major in Accounting and Criminology and good combination for becoming a Special Agent for the FBI?
This is the degree path I am currently thinking about and I just wanted to make sure that I am headed in the right direction.
What skills are the most valuable in order to become a Crime Scene Investigator?
I am a 17 year old Senior In High School and with graduation right around the corner It is now the time to focus on my career. I know I want to go into the field of Law Enforcement however I do not want to have to go through the police academy. I've taken college courses and classes that focus on Forensics and Criminal Procedures which has led me to want to become a CSI but what do I need to obtain in order to achieve that goal.
How do I find internships that are 100% focused on what I want to do in life instead of them just brushing the surface What if after the internship I decide the field of study is not for me??
I'm interested in a career focused on Federal investigations, specifically psychological analytics. I would really like to be able to experience what it would be like however I'm worried I wont be able to find an internship that covers the crucial experience I need to know this field of study is truly for me.
Where do I begin? Am I on the right path?
Hello, I am a senior in school who is also working towards an associate in science degree at my local community college. I currently play basketball for my high school, and I am open to playing in the future. While I am in school, I am working towards getting my law degree and one day be able to help people who are in need of law services, and they do not want to go thru legal aid or cannot go thru legal aid. Here recently I have been looking into going into sports management. Having a background in sports, and wanting to go into law, I was thinking about going into sports management right along the same lines as Jalen Hurts management team. My question is, do you think by continuing with my law degree, after completing it would be an easy transition to sports management? In reading if it would be a difficult transition, I found that they are intertwined with each other because sports law is a collection of legal disciplines like contracts, labor, and intellectual property law. Going down the path I have chosen, would it be a difficult transition to go from attorney/ lawyer to having a sports management team?
How do I get started with a career change following graduation from my university with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and having no prior experience?
I have only worked in customer service, but I am looking to further expand my education after I graduate while also advancing towards a profession within my major. I am currently pursuing my degree and will finish by next fall. Thank you very much in advance for anything you have to help! #Fall25
What is good for law school?
Is criminal justice and or political science a good major to prepare for law school? And if not what is the most important things to practice to prepare for law school?
What is a useful minor to pair with a criminal justice major?
I love the idea of working in an investigative field, so considering my interests in the law, the US Government systems, and the sciences, what should I choose to be my minor?
How do you balance the emotional weight of defending or prosecuting cases with your personal life ?
I’m a student interested in criminal justice and plan to become an attorney. I’m still early in my journey, so I want to understand what challenges I might face emotionally and how to prepare for them. I’ve always been drawn to helping others and standing up for what’s right, but I also know this career can be heavy at times. I’d love to hear how you personally manage stress, avoid burnout, and keep perspective while working in such a demanding field.
What have you learned about the predisposition of serial killers and how their behaviors reflect trauma?
- Forensic Psychologyist - Behavioral analysis
Is the "Degree in Three" program worth it ?
There is a "Degree in Three" program that allows me to utilize the Summer session in order to graduate in 3 years. My major is Criminal Justice. Has anyone utilized a program like this before and if so, what are your experiences with it? Thank you. #Fall25
Will this career I've chosen fulfill my purpose in life When I face this challenge, will I come out of it transformed into something completely different? Wherever life takes me, will there still be enough of who I am now that I would be proud of the person I've become??
My name is Joshua. I am interested in majoring in criminal justice because my family members deal with law enforcement. This is something i’m very excited about and open to becoming in my future.
If I were to go into some form of law enforcement or first responder occupation, how would I continue to grow professionally and mentally, and persevere in a field that can seem mentally and physically draining and taxing?
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to look at this and making this scholarship even possible! I am currently a senior in High School. After I graduate, I plan on attending college to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice. I have already taken courses on Cybercrime, Terrorism Psychology, and Forensic Science. #Fall25
How difficult is it to maintain a steady mental health when dealing with such horrific sights in the criminal justice field?
I am a senior in high school looking for more insight on this field of study. I enjoy trying to solve cases and exploring the interesting aspects of criminal studies.
What major would be best as a backup to become a law enforment officer?
Id like to minor in criminology and criminal justice but im not sure what I should major in as a general backup. I cant see myself doing anything other than being in law enforcement, but a major to help as a backup if something goes bad would help!
How will my degree in criminal Justice/Forensic help better our community?
I’m fining my 1st semester in college, going full time and working at the sheriffs office. My goal is to work for BCI.
How to know if your majors will be truly helpful?
If I were to choose criminology and psychology majors, would those be beneficial if I want to focus on why criminals do the things they do and how their brains differ from 'normal' people's brains?
What career path fits my strengths best?
I’m a student who loves problem-solving, I look outside the box, and analyze small details. I enjoy figuring out how things connect and understanding the “why” behind people’s actions. I’m interested in forensics or crime analysis, but I’m not sure which roles match my strengths the most. I also do not want to be sitting behind a desk on a computer all the time!! I’d appreciate any guidance from anyone with answers.
How did you decide what you wanted to do with your degree?
I'm majoring in criminal justice but am still undecided on what I should do with my future profession. I've considered investigations, policework/FBI, something in a lab... There's just so much! How did you decide what you wanted to do with your degree? #Fall25
im looking to become a barrister or something within a courtroom. if i done law and criminology, would that still allow me to do that or would i need extra training?
applying for 2026
What tools have you found best to find scholarships to help pay for college What has been the most helpful tool for you and why??
I am an Ohio resident and attending a public college in Ohio. I am majoring in criminal justice with the plan to work in corrections with kids.
What's the best path for someone interested in pursuing law #Fall2025?
After my bachelor's, I'm planning on going to law school. Are there any fields or aspects of study I should consider? What are some activities I can involve myself in to get a better understanding of the career?
Should I pursue a career in Forensics if it is largely considered to be unscientific?
Hello, I am a freshman in community college, and I've been recently more intrigued in pursuing Forensics in school and as a career choice. I was feeling pretty good about it, but then after doing some more research online, it seems to be that most of what makes up Forensics is quite unreliable when it comes to actually applying science to criminal justice. Such as DNA analysis being unreliable, ballistics and things like threads from clothing being unreliable. I haven't looked much deeper into the reasoning for these claims yet, but I will say that they make me feel quite discouraged from pursuing a career that took a lot of thought to decide on. I still have time to change direction, but I would love to hear any possible advice about the validity of claims like this, and what I should maybe do going forward. Thank you in advance!
When applying for internships, especially within the forensics behavioral field, what are some things I should look out for during the application process ?
Once I finish my degree, I am wanting to go into the behavioral analysis unit for the FBI. I am currently a registered behavior technician and I work within the applied behavior analysis field, and was wondering if my experience within my current role would also benefit my career goal. Along with this, find some of the best places to apply to internships that can increase the likelihood of me being able to achieve my dream career.
When it is a typical day at work being a detective and criminal investigator (when you wake up, how do you get to work, what are your responsibilities at work, when you go home, etc.)?
This question is for my family and community class,is a project and I need help
How can you decide between pursuing criminal analyst or forensic psychology as a career path when you are interested in both and mainly criminology.
I’m confused about my career path. I know I want to pursue a Bachelor’s in Criminology, but I’m unsure which job to aim for. I’m deeply interested in analyzing criminal patterns and traces, which makes me want to become a Criminal Analyst and eventually a Homicide Detective. At the same time, I’m equally passionate about Forensic Psychology. I want to choose a career that aligns closely with my interests.
What can I do to earn criminal justice knowledge as a high school student who is in an internship but doesn't have access to materials to learn the specific things I want to learn?
I currently have an internship with my SRO at my school, but I am not really learning anything to further my knowledge in criminal justice. I have limited resources that I can use, and I don't know where to look to get the information I need to further my education.
How does criminologist contribute to the understanding or prevention of crime?
I am a 8th grader form the school crane middle school my name is Vidia and I want to be a criminologist because I like for the crimes and I like the way they fine the evinced people what happened, i like how they take care of the crime and the investigation of the victims, I like how they go in to all of the people that they were close to the victim.
What degree does law enforcement or the law need?
I’m an 8th grader and I would like to be in law enforcement when I grow up. Do I need specific degrees and if I do then what degrees do I need?