Career questions tagged criminology
How can i get started on obtaining a criminal justice degree
How can i get started on obtaining a criminal justice degree
what colleges have the best criminal justice/criminology programs?
i’m hoping to find a college that will give a great opportunity to learn more about criminal justice law to help me became the criminal justice lawyer i wanna be
What does a day in the life of a detective look like?
Im curious of what they do on a day to day basis?
Does working to get a dual or double major take up a lot of your free time?
I'm in high school currently. I am interested in both Criminology and Forensic Science and I haven't been able to find a major/career that incorporates both, so I am thinking of double or dual majoring.
Are there careers that incorporate Forensic Science and Criminology in daily tasks?
My dream career would involve criminal profiling, investigating, crime scene investigation and forensic analysis all in one. I'm looking for a career that is as close to that as possible.
What are your career goals as a security guard?
What makes your career field interesting?
What kind of internships would help me to become a criminal profiler?
I am a high school student and my dream job is to be an FBI profiler. I understand this is an incredibly hard career to get into. I am wondering what kind of internships or job shadows I could get into right now as a high school student to further propel my career choice. Ideally, so that I will have some experience, no matter how little, once I get out of college.
What kind of mental strain is it being a forensic psychologist?
I've been considering a career in forensic psychology for a while now, but the one thing that has always stopped me is the mental strain. How hard is it to go to work everyday and focus on criminals and horrific cases?
What kind of career can I pursue with a Master's in Criminal Justice?
I am in high school and I'm currently trying to decide what career to get into. I am interested in criminal justice and want to get in the field. The problem is I don't know what kind of job I can get with this degree.
Can I become a Forensic Psychologist as a criminal justice major?
Hello, I am a Criminal Justice major in my senior year. I was wondering if I am able to still follow a path in Forensic Psychology ? During my Junior year, I wanted to change my major because I didn't want to follow a career as a lawyer, but my Advisor insisted on me staying as a criminal justice major. That feeling is still there, which is why recently I've been wanting to become a Forensic Psychologist instead, and I was wondering if I can follow that career path with a bachelor degree in criminal justice ?
What is the success rate of a criminal psychologist?
I am a sophomore in high school interested in majoring in criminology and minoring in psychology. I'm curious about whether or not people actually make good livings in this field and if it's worth it to get into.
What would be the best major for someone planning on applying for the FBI?
I’m getting ready to apply to colleges and this entire time my plan has been to major in criminology (or homeland security if offered) and minor in sociology. But, before that I plan on going to the marine corps but doing reserves so I can go to college while enlisted. I would like to switch to active duty after graduating college, and after finishing my contract I’d like to apply for the FBI. This has been my plan for quite a while but now I keep seeing things saying criminology and sociology are useless majors for the FBI and that “they’re not competitive enough”. Should I switch my majors (if so, what would suit me better), or should I stick with my original majors? Thank you in advance for the help!
Stuck Between 2 Paths and graduating soon what should I do?
I am 21 and completing my final year in university as a psychology, forensic specialization and criminology dual major with a minor in youth and children studies. I have been struggling with deciding 'what to do with my life' for a long time but it has become serious as I need to start applying to graduate schools. My first path/interest has to do with my majors. I am extremely interested in young offenders, at risk youth, mental health and criminality and general, and other forensic psychology related topics. I do not know what exact career I would want but I do have some ideas. I am looking to pursue a masters degree in forensic psychology, I am not completely sure I like doing research which is what most if not all master/graduate programs consist of though. Fortunately I am doing a Honours thesis this year which may help but I'm still nervous about not being good enough to do these programs. My other dilemma is that I have strong passions in another field. For the longest time I have wanted to be a singer it is my biggest passion, and I am honestly happiest singing. More recently I have developed a passion for musical theatre as it incorporates other things I like such as acting. However I have no experience or training in singing or theatre which makes it difficult to pursue. For my entire life practically I've been interested in the arts: music, singing, writing, acting and so on but I feel like for one it is too late for me to pursue it. I also really love my major(s) and feel passionate about doing things in that field but I also want to do theatre/the arts. I feel so stuck and I worry I will have issues pursuing a career in forensic psychology - I have mental health issues and this past year has been extremely difficult making my school work suffer so I worry I will get burnout and have another bad episode. I wish there was a way to do both somehow because that would make me feel very complete but it seems impossible especially considering how much time both careers need and the importance of work life balance. I am hoping someone has some insight. I apologize if this doesn't make sense
What are some steps I can take currently as a student to become a police officer in the future?
I am a 7th grader who is very big and was told to be a police officer as a joke by my family. I took it lightly and realized that I could be a police officer for more than just my physical appearance. I can help people in danger and stop future danger from happening. I just don’t know where to start and I want to reach this dream.
How do I select what I want to be?
honestly feel like I'm at a crossroad. I've been told to get a job that pays well, but to also get one that I will enjoy in the long term. All my life, I've wanted to go into the crime and investigation studies , on the physical side, but I feel as though that would be something that wouldn't be in the long term and I would find myself not enjoying as I get older. I also have been looking into real estate and doing that in order to make money at a young age to invest it early. But, my parents are pushing me to get a degree, so I was thinking of getting a management degree to open my opportunities even further. But, if I were to minor in criminology studies, would there be a bridge in order to crossover both of those things? Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!!