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Criminal Justice
The criminal justice program offers undergraduate
students an opportunity to pursue studies leading to law school, graduate school
or a career in the administration of justice. The program is structured around
a core of criminal justice courses on such topics as law enforcement, the judicial
process, juvenile justice, corrections and criminal law. Since any
criminal
justice system reflects the structure, ideas and concerns of the society within
which it operates, the criminal justice curriculum also includes required courses
in sociology, political science, psychology, psychology and
history.
At the University of Delaware, a degree in criminal
justice is viewed as a general liberal arts degree. The curriculum,
therefore,
emphasizes the importance of representative courses in the arts and humanities,
mathematics and science. Consequently, graduating criminal justice majors will
have achieved both the skills and breadth of knowledge expected of well-educated
men and women in a complex and pluralistic society.
Although many criminal justice graduates attend
law school, an increasing number are choosing other areas of graduate work as
well. Students with a degree in criminal justice often elect to do their graduate
work in criminal or public administration. However, they can also pursue graduate
degrees in any behavioral or social science including political science, sociology,
or psychology. Those who seek employment after completing their degree requirements
have generally good prospects in such areas as correctional counseling, court
administration, law enforcement and private security. In addition, many public
and private agencies will have criminal justice related job openings for planners,
researchers, data analysts and others who have sharpened their skills in statistics
and computer science.
Interested students should contact Dr. Eric
Rise, 342 Smith Hall, 831-1236.
Sample Job Title
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience
Often
Required |
| *police officer |
*district attorney |
| *paralegal |
*public defender |
| *probation officer |
*child welfare
caseworker |
| *airline security representative |
*court administrator |
| *foreign service officer |
*counter intelligence
agent |
| *animal treatment investigator |
*lawyer |
Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 110 for additional
related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Network.
- Sample UD Field Experiences: Department of Justice, Criminal Division; Earle
Palmer Brown; Vivian Houghton, Esquire
Some Employers of Criminal Justice Majors
* state/federal government
* publishing industry
* private businesses
* banks
* hospitals
* newspapers
* military
* airport
* public interest advocacy
Other Sources of Information
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)
www.acjs.org
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
www.aafs.org
American Society of Criminology
www.asc41.com
Careers in Criminal Justice
http://careersincriminaljustice.net/
CopCareers (Federal)
www.copcareer.com/federal/federalpage.htm
Copnet for Criminal Justice Careers
www.copnet.org
Criminal Justice Degree Schools
www.CriminalJusticeDegreeSchools.com
Criminal Justice Programs
www.criminaljusticeprograms.com
FBI
www.fbi.gov/homepage.htm
Internal Revenue Service,Criminal Investigation Division
www.irs.gov
law.com
www.lawjobs.com
National Association of Legal Assistants
www.NALA.org
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
https://ncjrs.gov/
National Sheriffs Association
www.sheriffs.org
Officer.Com
www.officer.com
State of Delaware (list of agencies)
http://www.delaware.gov/topics/agencylist_alpha
The Corrections Connection
www.corrections.com
The Police Guide
policeguide.com
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
911HotJobs.com
www.911hotjobs.com
Resources for Finding Employment
Found at the Career Services Center's Career Library (first floor):
- Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
- Career Opportunities in Law Enforcement, Security,
and Protective Services (CSE 410)
- Opportunities in Law Enforcement and Criminal
Justice Careers (CSE 410.5)
- 100 Best Careers in Crime Fighting (CSE412)
- Law Enforcement Monthly (CSE 413)
- Great Jobs for Criminal Justice Majors (CSE
414)
- Careers in Criminology (CSE 415)
- FBI Careers (CSE 416)
- Careers in the FBI (CSE 416.5)
- Careers in Criminal Justice (CSE 417)
- Work in Criminal Justice (CSE 417.5)
- The Criminal Justice Student Writer's Guide
(CSE 418)
- Careers for Legal Eagles and Other Law-and-Order
Types (CSE 420)
- The Everything Guide to Being a Paralegal (CSE427)
- Opportunities in Paralegal Careers (CSE 428)
- Paralegal Success (CSE 429)
- So You Want to be a Lawyer? (CSE 431)
- Careers in Focus - Law (CSE 432)
- Careers in Law (CSE 436)
- Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates (CSE
559)
- Opportunities in Social Science Careers (CSE
572)
- Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector (CSE 654)
- Washington Internships in Law and Policy (EXR
1)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop,
Strategies for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information and where to
get assistance is available in the CAREER RESOURCE CENTER located at 401 Academy
Street.
Last updated: February 10, 2012 (CH)
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