#Criminal Justice is a college major that emphasizes “sensory” values. This is a vast field with many specializations. #Jobs in #police, detective work, social work, psychology fall under this classification.
Examples are: Correctional Officers Government Lawyers Judges Paralegals Police Officers Private Practice Lawyers Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Criminal Justice is an interdisciplinary major, with studies in law, psychology, sociology, and public administration. Both associate and the bachelor’s degrees are available. Courses focus on the psychology of criminal behavior and how law enforcement agencies operate. Topics in the introductory courses include the causes of crime, policing styles, courts, and probation and parole. Upper level courses are more specific and incorporate statistics.
In #Ohio, #Baldwin-Wallace College, #Bowling Green State University, #Kent State University, #Akron University, #Ohio University are among the college that offer this major.
For further reading: http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/dhs/crju/page36270.html
Your Criminal Justice Career (2000) by the Justice Research Association, and Careers in Criminal Justice (1999) by W. Richard Stephens, Jr.
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