Students study the Criminal Justice administrative structure, which includes analysis of international, federal, state and local agencies involved directly and indirectly in Criminal Justice. Students also examine the concept of crime through the study of varied criminal activity that occurs in today's society.
Graduates of the program are prepared for employment in positions that include: Police/Detective, Manager of police/detectives, First-line supervisor, Fish and Game wardens, Border agent, Homeland Security agent, Social worker, Social/human service assistant, Counselor, Parole officer, probation officer, and Correctional Treatment Specialist.
Some typical jobs for criminal justice include (national salary averages from salary.com): Parole Officer ($38,200 - $58,300), Safety Representative I ($30,900 - $59,300), Border Patrol Guard ($24,800 - $52,100). |
