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you've decided criminal justice, in one of its many
forms, is the degree for you. Congratulations. Few
degree programs can be as rewarding, demanding and varied
as criminal justice.
An associate's degree teaches fundamental criminal justice skills that prepare you with the basic knowledge and skills of the field. And if you ever decide to go back to school, you're already halfway to a bachelor's degree.
In addition to the traditional associate and bachelor's degrees, criminal justice certificates are available in various disciplines-crime scene technician or terrorism management, for example. Students going for certificates usually use them as building blocks for a future criminal justice degree. Criminal justice certificates are also handy for those who already have an associate or bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and want to make a change into criminal justice.
A criminal justice degree is so important because, unlike many other types of degrees, it actively prepares you for a very specific field. A degree in English, history, or economics teaches a solid liberal arts background and way of thinking that you can then apply to any number of situations. A criminal justice degree includes practical coursework that provides you with the technical and analytical skills required by the profession.
Expect courses in political science, legal studies, social studies, and government; the goal is to familiarize you with the criminal justice system. Of course, like any undergraduate degree, criminal justice also includes generalized coursework that, if you ever decide to leave the field, will come in handy. Many criminal justice degree programs also emphasize communication and teamwork skills that are integral once you're working in the field.
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