Is a criminal justice degree worthless?
I have checked out lists of best majors and worst majors all over the internet. CJ is never on the worst majors or best majors lists so I guess it is somewhere in between while history is frequently listed as one of the worst majors possible. That stats say CJ is at least better than history and my GPA (i am going to be a junior, just wrapped up sophomore year) is 3.3, which may not be enough for most law schools unless I get at least a 160 on the LSAT which i will take in about a year from now. So I realize law school may not happen, which is why going into corrections or becoming a parole or probation officer is my ambition since I do not care to be a cop as much, I would rather help people get their lives together than just enforce laws. My dad pays for my college and if I did do History he would refuse to pay for it because he doesn't want me to make the same mistake he did. However my 3.3 GPA will most likely improve these next 2 years as my first 2 years I did nearly all Gen
What is the difference between juvenile justice and criminal Justice?
Juvenile justice deals with youths, commonly for status offenses and drug charges. Typically the Department (here on out called DJJ) has multiple levels of care: group homes, day treatment, secure facilities, community placement, and even therapeutic foster care. Their main goal is based upon rehabilitation/treatment of the youthful offender. They believe that since the child is developing, that if the criminal behavior is caught and treated early enough, they are able to reduce the risk of re-offending (recidivism). I personally, and professionally don't believe that many institutions are successful at this. Many facilities only hires bachelor level "counselors" (here on out called youth service worker), in which have little/no experience utilizing therapeutic approaches. Many of which don't even have ANY academic training in psychopathology or counseling (many are in fact criminology, sociology, or criminal justice degree holders). Before I get on my soap box, I will continue on to criminal justice. Criminal justice is the application of law. It is typically seen as for adult corrections. Their focus is on punishment. I personally do not agree with this, but that is how it is. While adult correctional facilities do employ psychologists, counselors or other therapists, there is minimal if any treatment programs in these institutions and typically if there is any, they are for chemical dependency (which is good). I find it important (or at least funny) to not that... DJJ employs minimal licensed mental health professionals (counselors, psychologists, or clinical social workers) on a full time basis. Most of the licensed individuals are contracted (they have private practices or work at an community agency).. and their focus is on TREATMENT. While most adult facilities employs at least a few licensed individuals, but their focus is on punishment...
Would a degree in criminal justice be good for becoming an army officer?
Any degree is fine, however, speak to your ROTC advisor because slots at OCS are drying up. In OCS we had a guy with 2 PhD's, at least 3 lawyers, some Harvard graduates, some people from small state schools, everyone had varying levels of success. Do a major you're interested in, study hard, and get a 300 on your PT test and you'll be fine. Also, learn power point and prepare for a monitor tan.
What does a degree in Criminal Justice teach you?
I know this is not very short but you question cannot be answered with just a short bit. A criminal justice major will learn about the legal and correction systems in the United States, the philosophy of punishment and deterrence of crimes, and the ethical codes of behavior with which to make use of this knowledge. Criminal justice graduates are ready for careers in law enforcement, court administration, victim services, and corrections, and many use the degree to advance into law school and graduate programs. The study of criminal behavior and law enforcement is becoming more sophisticated. Professionals who work in today's police forces, court systems, correctional facilities, or related agencies need a broad social science background to be prepared for the range of career opportunities. The increasing complexity of American law and society requires that criminal justice professionals be properly educated before taking up their duties. Possible Job Titles for Advanced Criminal Justice Degree Holders Attorney Child Welfare Caseworker Contracts Administrator Coroner Corrections Facilities Manager Counter Intelligence Agent Court Administrator Criminal Investigator Criminologist District Attorney FBI Agent Law Librarian Penologist Police Detective Private Investigator Public Defender Substance Abuse Counselor Warden A degree will prepare you for criminal justice careers in the following areas: Local law enforcement: Park police County police Juvenile Justice Centers Sheriff Department State law enforcement: Crime labs State Crime Commissions Court System Attorney General Offices Narcotics Bureaus Liquor Control Boards State Police Federal law enforcement: Department of Defense Department of Homeland Security Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Transportation Federal Trade Commission Veterans Affairs Customs Agency Immigration and Naturalization Service Food and Drug Administration Office of the Inspector General Private sector law enforcement: Insurance companies Private detectives Safety officers Security patrol officers
Can a government employee study LLB in India?
Yes. You can. But there is a “But” in this case.As a government employee, you can only study LLB in Evening Classes (which typically start at 6 and end at 9 - 9.30). Apart from Delhi University (which may scrap its evening LLB from this year), there are some reputed universities such as Panjab University and Kurukshetra Universities that have evening batches.Before enrolling into an evening batch, you will have to submit an NOC to the college committee issued by your employer.
Does the UN employ people with a degree in international studies?
UN employees people from all kind of educational background,but most of the UN workforce consist of people who are already employed by governments of different countries and different non profit organizations supported by governments,these employees are basically on UN deputation for certain period of time.
My girlfriend lives in a Australia and i live in america. I'm planning to move there in about a year to a year and a half to live with her.?
I'm currently working on my bachelors degree in criminal justice at the University of criminal justice. I have a few questions: how will I be able to obtain a visa when so i can move there when I want to? what visa should I obtain for moving there (work visa, partner visa, etc.)? if im doing my criminal justice degree in america, will any of the degree be valid in australia and will i be able to find work in that field at all? thank you so much. If I could also get an email to contact the australian border force as well, that would be amazing. thank you so much. I really do want to move there to be with her.
What kind of jobs can one get in the field of history, besides teaching?
I was an unemployed tax attorney for two weeks before I became a patrol officer and later a detective.Studying history in my undergrad was actually a great primer for law school (moreso than any prelaw classes I took). The main thing you did in the major courses was analyze and compare written passages to create a coherent argument. It also helped tremendously with my writing skills. Enjoying the source material helped a little too.I officially got hired by my police department two weeks after I found out my bar results (hence the tongue in cheek unemployed tax lawyer comment). Law school helped me refine my writing in certain areas, but my history degree was probably the main foundation in enabling me to analyze evidence, write good reports, and move over to work as a detective relatively quickly. While law enforcement has a surplus of officers with criminal justice degrees, history degrees are one of the more common bachelor's degrees I've seen after CJ.