Although the overall crime rate has been falling consistently, Baltimore murder rates continue to soar. According to the New York Times, Baltimore has a murder rate 3 times higher than Los Angeles and 5 times higher than New York. City officials have shown the majority of homicides to be drug-related, but police departments continue to implement strategies to deal with the deadly statistics. Maryland professionals looking to join the local fight against crime now have the option of attending a criminal justice degree college online.
Maryland Careers for Graduates of Criminal Justice Degree College Online Programs
Maryland workers who choose to earn a criminal justice degree are prepared to start or advance a career in the Maryland criminal justice system. A variety of options in Maryland law enforcement, corrections, and courts exists, including:
- Maryland State or Federal Police Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Parole Officer
- Probation Officer
- Corrections Treatment Specialist
- Private Security Officer/Guard
Options for Maryland Working Professionals
Maryland working professionals who have already earned an associate degree in criminal justice have the option of completing the criminal justice degree online bachelor program from an online college in as little as 12 months. In addition to online classes, Maryland students have the option of interning at a local crime lab during the course of their education. Students also have the choice to select one of a variety of focuses within the field of criminal justice, such as forensic psychology, law enforcement, or crime analysis.
Additional Resources for Prospective Criminal Justice Degree Online College Students
College-Pages.com: a leading education and career resource website with an extensive list of available criminal justice degree college online programs and informative articles for making education and career decisions.
Maryland Criminal Justice Association: a local professional organization for criminal justice workers in Maryland with links to conferences, professional contacts, and criminal justice information.
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