Law enforcement and corrections professionals are boosting their career prospects with an associate degree in criminal justice. 20 months is all it takes at the University of Phoenix to receive specialized training and employer-recognized credentials. An associate degree in criminal justice 20-month program broadens career options, increases earnings, and paves the way for advanced education. [...]
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Earning a degree in criminal justice is a versatile path to a number of careers. As of 1998, 350,000 students were enrolled in criminal justice degree programs in an attempt to become Police officers, Detectives, Private investigators, Corrections treatment specialists, Parole officers, and FBI special agents. However, many students decide to get more heavily involved [...]
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FBI data released in June 2006 earned St. Louis the number one spot on a list of America’s most dangerous cities. In just one year, rates of violent crime rose nearly 20%. Consequently, the FBI is reportedly working with St. Louis police departments to initiate programs such as St. Louis’s Safe Streets task force. Local [...]
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According to The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, forensic nursing is currently one of the fastest growing disciplines in the field of nursing. Forensic nurses apply their medical knowledge to the area of criminal justice. Bachelor degree nursing program graduates who wish to work directly with crime scenes often choose to focus their practice as Forensic [...]
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According to a recent report in The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, forensic nursing is currently one of the fastest growing disciplines within the field of nursing. Whereas many forensic nurses specialize in areas that link medicine and law, forensic corrections nurses provide direct care for offenders who need medical attention in correctional facilities. Bachelor degree [...]
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Earning a degree in criminal justice is a pathway to numerous careers within law enforcement, the courts system, and corrections. Possible jobs with a criminal justice degree include: Police officer Detective Private investigator Parole officer Corrections treatment specialist Another career with criminal justice degree credentials worth considering is working as a Federal Bureau of Investigation [...]
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