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Criminal Justice Professional

Criminal justice degrees lead into policing, probation, corrections, homeland security, victim advocacy and federal investigative roles.

Public Service

What you'll do

  • Enforce laws and investigate incidents
  • Prepare case documentation and testimony
  • Supervise probation or corrections caseloads
  • Coordinate with courts and community agencies

Education pathway

  1. 1.Earn a criminal justice degree
  2. 2.Complete academy or agency training
  3. 3.Serve in a local or state agency
  4. 4.Advance to detective, federal or leadership roles

Education required: Associate or Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Programs that lead here

Criminal JusticeParalegal StudiesSocial Work
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