What Can I Do With a Major in‌
Criminal Justice? The job outlook for criminal justice graduates through the next five years will be favorable due, in part, to a more security-conscious society. Local, state and federal agencies are responding to increasing needs for security by budgeting for, and hiring more, bachelor degree-prepared professionals. The Criminal Justice major at Cedar Crest College is an interdisciplinary designed to provide an academically challenging program of studies that will prepare students to assume leadership positions in the various professional arenas associated with criminal justice. Students will also have hands-on practical experience when they engage in a senior year field experience in a community-based criminal justice setting.
Skills Associated with Criminal Justice Majors: Desire to help others Appreciation for order Integrity Strong interpersonal communication ability Good vision, physical stamina, manual dexterity Leadership skills React spontaneously or maintain composure under pressure Solve problems or meet deadlines Persuade or influence others
Airport Security Officer Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Officer Attorney Bailiff Body Guard Border Patrol Agent Case Worker Child Support Agency Worker CIA Agent Community Service Coordinator Compliance Manager Contracts Administrator Corrections Facilities Manager Corrections Officer Court Administrator Court Clerk Criminal Investigator Criminologist Customs Agent Deportation Officer Deputy Marshall
Sample Career Titles**: Deputy Sheriff Detective Discrimination Investigator District Attorney Drug Enforcement Agent Employment Agency Recruiter Environmental Conservation Officer FBI Agent Firefighter Fish & Game Warden Guard Housing/Tenant Representative Industrial Security Specialist Jailer Juvenile Court Counselor Law Enforcement Officer Law Librarian Legal Assistant Litigation Manager Media Criminologist Military Officer Mounted Police
Naval Investigator Non-Profit Organization Advocate Paralegal Park Ranger Parole/Probation Officer Police Commissioner Police Detective Police Instructor Police Officer/Manager Polygraph Examiner Postal Service Investigator Pre-Trial Services Officer Private Investigator Private Security Officer Public Defender Public Safety Officer Resident Supervisor Revenue Officer Secret Service Agent Security Officer Sheriff Social Service Worker Social Worker State Police Officer
Substance Abuse Counselor Surveillance Office Teacher US Marshall
Victim Services Specialist Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Warden
Witness Protection Program Worker Youth Advocate
**Some careers may require further training and/or educational degree.
Some Employers of Criminal Justice Majors: State/Federal Government Publishing Industry Private Businesses Banks Hospitals
Newspapers Military Airport Public Interest Advocacy Courts
Professional Organizations for Criminal Justice Majors: Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences http://www.acjs.org American Society of Criminology http://www.asc41.com
Websites for Criminal Justice Majors: The College Central Network www.collegecentral.com/cedarcrest
National Criminal Justice Reference Service www.ncjrs.gov
Police One www.policeone.com
Government Jobs www.governmentjobs.com
O*NET OnLine www.onetonline.org
US Agencies www.govtjobs.com/crim
Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/ooh
National Federation of Paralegal Associations www.paralegals.org
Careers in Government www.careersingovernment.com
Law Enforcement Jobs www.lawenforcementjobs.com
www.career-hound.com
PoliceJobsInfo.com www.policejobsinfo.com
www.indeed.com
For More Information on Majoring in Criminal Justice Visit: Scott Hoke, Curtis 231 610-606-4666 ext. 4454 sahoke@cedarcrest.edu bit.ly/CCC-criminaljustice
For More Information on Criminal Justice Careers Visit: Career Planning Center Allen House 610-606-4648 career@cedarcrest.edu www.cedarcrest.edu/career