Criminal Justice Zone

I’m a freshman at the University of Wyoming and i just switched out of architectural engineering to criminal justice because i have had my mind set on SWAT my whole life. Can anyone give me their personal experience of a criminal justice degree and what it did for you? i just want to make sure i’m making the right choice.

Shante

I’m a Senior at my highschool and graduate fairly soon. In september I begin classes at ITT Tech for Criminal Justice. 4 Years Bachelor degree. Now I know some departments give you more pay yearly for having a degree, does having a degree get you more pay in all departments or?

Marian

I’m really into laws and criminals and all that sort of stuff, but I wouldn’t want to be a cop or anything. I’m thinking about studying Criminal Justice in college, what sort of jobs could I do that would be WELL paying? Even if I had to go further than just a bachelor’s, I’m just curious.

I’m also very interested in psychology, is there anything that sort of combines the two?

Thanks!

Sherill

Is it possible to get a job in the criminal justice field with a criminal record? The charges on the record are larciny. I know someone that is going to school for criminal justice and was wondering if is going to be a waste of time for him.
He doesn”t want to be a cop he was thinking a corections officer though.
It was felony charges and he has done a little bit of time before. One of the cases was just closed in October.

Leesa

Does the criminal justice system have adequate protections in place minimizing the risk that innocent people could get put behind bars or even executed? What additional protections would you recommend?

Lacy