The Department of Labor reports a healthy job outlook for those with criminal justice backgrounds.
Criminal Justice at The Woods
The Criminal Justice degree, with its emphasis on the helping professions, is a recent addition to the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Because the justice system is a major employer at all levels of government, a degree in Criminal Justice has become increasingly valuable.
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Career possibilities
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, (2006-07) reports healthy job outlooks for persons with criminal justice backgrounds.
Career opportunities for criminal justice majors exist and are emerging in many areas such as:
- Law firms
- Insurance companies
- Government agencies
- Probation and parole officers
- Mediation / arbitration organizations
