What Can I Do With A Major in Criminal Justice?

With a degree in criminal justice, you have the ability to employ your social and behavioral science skills to the pressing topics of today’s world, including terrorism, drug abuse, computer crime, legal issues, and prison overcrowding. You will be prepared for a wide variety of careers in the field, such as law enforcement (state and federal), corrections, and juvenile justice, or to further your education with graduate study in criminology, law, and forensic science.

For more information, visit Career Services in the Global Education Office.

Sample Job Titles

Airport Security
ATF Agent
Border Patrol Agent
CIA Agent
Prison Warden
Private Investigator
Crime Analyst
FBI Agent
DEA Agent
Homeland Security Officer

See the US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook for a complete list.

Useful Skills for Jobs in the Criminal Justice Field

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Presentation skills
Interpersonal communication skills

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Criminal Justice Department