Originally Published 6/2022. Updated on 10/7/2025 by CCU. Do you aspire to work behind the scenes to solve crimes, uncover hidden truths, and bring justice to those who need it most? The path to becoming a criminal investigator is more than a career choice; it's a calling that blends science, strategy, and an unwavering sense of purpose rooted...
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You shouldn't have to worry about walking to your car after finishing a class or crossing the campus by yourself late at night. Safety and security should be the rule rather than the exception. Your safety on campus matters and behind that sense of security stands someone you might never meet: your campus safety director. These professionals...
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With a criminal justice degree, you might think of the usual jobs you can pursue such as a police officer, a lawyer, an FBI officer, and even a forensics expert. There are also many unexpected jobs that a criminal justice degree will prepare you for. 5 Jobs That Can Be Yours With a Criminal Justice Degree 1. Forensic Entomologist A forensic...
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Dave Maloney, Assistant Professor, Colorado Christian University The criminal justice system is a complex system, consisting of many inter-related, sub-disciplines that work in unison to keep our societies safe. Law enforcement, which includes over 670,000 police officers across the US, is a major part of that system. Sometimes it appears the...
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What Does a Criminologist Do? Here's a brief look at the daily responsibilities and qualifications for those looking into jobs in the criminology field. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the rate of positions in the criminal justice industry will continually increase over the rest of the decade. These...
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Do you have a passion for criminal law, investigations, homeland security, victimology, or organizational behavior? Are you interested in working at the federal, state, and local levels? If so, working in the criminal justice field might be a good fit for you. With a degree in criminal justice, you could be presented with job opportunities in...
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