If you are interested in a career in law enforcement,
criminal justice or law, this general degree will provide
you with a sufficient background in the field. After
training in this program, graduates may work in federal,
state and local governments, forensic laboratories,
medical examiners offices, hospitals, insurance companies,
universities, arson investigation units, homicide investigations,
or laboratories. Graduates may also be employed as independent
forensic science consultants, fingerprint technicians,
print examiners, forensic investigators, evidence technician,
or in private investigation.
The U.S. Department of Labor has predicted that by
2010 there will be more than a 29% increase in the demand
for FBI Agents, Police Officers, Private Detectives,
U.S. Customs Agents and many others, but the growing
emphasis on homeland security has created an unprecedented
demand for criminal justice and security professionals.
If you are interested in law or potentially working
for law enforcement this is a good degree for you to
obtain. It will give you the background that you need
to successfully enter this growing field.