Graduates with a degree in criminal justice have the academic credentials necessary for almost any position in the criminal justice system with the exception of positions that require a law degree. Almost all federal agencies require at least a Bachelor's Degree for entry level positions. In addition, many state and local law enforcement agencies are now requiring a Bachelor's Degree, as do most positions in treatment and corrections. Graduates of the program have a solid foundation for postgraduate education in criminal justice, social sciences, or law.

     Criminal justice is a multidisciplinary field. Students may choose from a variety of career paths, including (but not limited to): law enforcement, law, research, treatment, corrections, and private enterprise (investigation, security, etc.) The following provide some of the positions suitable for a criminal justice graduate:

RESEARCH
- Local, State or Federal Entry Level
  Research Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Policy Analyst
- Graduate/Teaching Assistant in
  Graduate School

LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Municipal or Township Law
  Enforcement Officer
- State Police and State Law
  Enforcement
- Federal Law Enforcement
- Sheriff's Officers and Deputies
- Detective
- Medical Examiner's Office Investigator
- Environmental Protection Officer

COURTS
- Court Administrator
- Case-flow Manager
- Bail Officer
- Jury Commissioner's Assistant

CORRECTIONS
- Corrections Officer
- Drug/Alcohol Counselor
- County Probation/Parole Officer
- State Probation/Parole Officer
- Federal Probation/Parole Officer
- Job-Placement Counselor
- Victim-Assistant Counselor
- Half-way House Administrator
- Juvenile Probation Officer
- Group-Home Counselor

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
- Private Law Enforcement
  Officer or Investigator
- Insurance Fraud Investigator
- Medicaid/Medicare Fraud
  Investigator
- Civil Rights Commissions
  and Organizations
- Private Security Officer
- Consumer Protection
  Agencies
- Consumer Protection
   Agencies
- Civil Rights Commissions

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