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A rewarding career awaits Criminal Justice majors, whether graduates are interested in protecting the community, rehabilitation, law or making an impact in the judicial system. Depending on your career goals and interest in earning advanced degrees, Criminal Justice majors may even move into positions involving therapy, higher levels of administration, forensics, or research.

Criminal Justice professionals can increase their marketability by possessing strong oral and written communication skills, as well as good listening skills. The ability to speak a second language and be able to work well with a wide range of diverse populations is extremely valuable. To increase their knowledge base, Criminal Justice students may want to supplement their degree with courses in business, psychology, anthropology, or sociology. For those interested in the exciting forensics field, courses in the hard sciences (biology, chemistry, or biochemistry) will put you well on your way. Find out what rewarding career opportunity is awaiting you today.

What’s your occupational goal? Select a career field from the list to the right to learn more.