Ethics

CRIMINAL JUSTICE
What can I do with this degree?
AREAS
SOCIAL SERVICES
Corrections
Counseling
Juvenile Justice
Casework
Administration
Probations & Parole
Victim Advocacy

JUDICIARY AND LAW
Court Reporting
Legal Assistance
Legal Research
Administration

EMPLOYERS

STRATEGIES

State and federal correction facilities
County jails
Precinct station houses
Prison camps
Youth correction facilities
Medium-security correction facilities
Voluntary correction facilities
Halfway houses and pre-release programs
Reintegration programs
Alternative schools
Juvenile detention centers
Juvenile group homes
Women’s and family shelters
Domestic violence agencies
Immigration and naturalization services
Other nonprofit organizations

Seek courses or training in topics such as victimology, social problems, diversity issues, or grieving. Supplement curriculum with courses in psychology, sociology, or social work.
Gain experience working with a juvenile population in any capacity (i.e., sports teams, summer camp counselor, parks and recreation programs, and community/religious youth groups).
Gain related experience in employment interviewing, social casework, substance abuse, and rehabilitation. Learn to work well with people of diverse backgrounds.
Consider learning a second language.
Maintain a blemish-free driving and criminal record.
Gain firearms and self-defense training.
Earn a master’s degree in social work or counseling for therapy positions.
Obtain a masters degree in criminal justice or business for upper-level positions in facilities management or administration.

Local, state, and federal courts
Law firms
Corporate legal departments
Public interest law organizations

Consider a double major or minor in the social sciences such as psychology, anthropology, sociology, or political science.
Attend a postsecondary vocational or technical college that offers court reporting or paralegal certification
programs.