Different Career Opportunities in Criminal Justice!

What can you do with a degree in Criminal Justice? What career path will you follow when you graduate?

Criminal justice is a multidisciplinary field. People can follow a career path in research, law enforcement, treatment, corrections, and private enterprise such as investigation and security.

The following is a list of career opportunities in the field of criminal justice:

Research Careers

Local, State or Federal Entry Level Research Analyst
Research Assistant Policy Analyst
Graduate/Teaching Assistant in Graduate School

Law Enforcement Careers

Local, State or Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Sheriff's officers
Detective

Court Careers

Court Administrator
Case-flow Manager
Probation Officer (pre and post adjudication)
Public Defender's Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney's Assistant

Correction Careers

Corrections Officer Drug/Alcohol Counselor
Job-Placement Counselor
Parole Officer
Victim-Assistant Counselor
Half-way House Administrator
Juvenile Case-Worker
Group-Home Counselor

Other Career Opportunities

Private Law Enforcement
Insurance Investigation
State Crime Commissions
Private Security
Utility Companies
Consumer Protection Agencies
Civil Rights Commissions

There are so many job opportunities in the field of criminal justice. The ones listed above are just some of the careers available. For more information on the descriptions of these jobs visit:
http://careers.cua.edu/handouts/criminaljusticecareers.htm.

I have received a few emails about what types of careers an individual can get in the field of criminal justice. I hope this list helps you all with your decisions of what you would like to do with your future career in criminal justice!

Have a wonderful evening!!

The Benefits of Study Groups!

Do you ever have trouble studying by yourself? Do you stress about forgetting something or not quite understanding a concept? There is a solution, study groups! Although sometimes you find it is easier to study alone, there can be many more benefits to studying with others.

As I prepare for an upcoming exam, I begin reviewing my notes, re-reading portions of the chapters and writing, in more detail, material that I am having trouble comprehending. The next step almost always involves either joining or forming a study for that class. Yes! I am that student who enjoys forming study groups in order to help us all understand the material thoroughly.

Benefits of forming a study group:

1. Discussing the material with other students in the group gives an overall better understanding of the topics or issues.

2. Enables students to gain new insight on the material that they otherwise may have looked over.

3. Comparing notes with other students in order to double check that the notes you have taken are similar and enables you to fill in gap areas where you may have missed something during lecture.

4. Reveals areas where you need more help or further studying.

5. Encourages you to stay ahead in your classes and manage time better.

6. Students motivate one another.

7. By explaining a topic or issue to another students it reveals how well you understand the material yourself.

8. Getting to know your classmates and which ones are truly putting an effort forth in the class, which can be a benefit if a professor wants you to form groups for a project or presentation in the class.

9. If your having trouble understanding something usually another student in the class is able to explain it to you in more simple terms.

Therefore there are many benefits to forming a study group which can ultimately help a student in a variety of different ways with their study habits and grades!

I encourage other students to form study groups because they have been a tremendous help to myself and many other students!

It is extremely simple to form a study group. Begin by contacting students in your class via email. Next, set up a time and place to meet for a few sessions before the exam. And lastly, show up to your study group!

Make it fun! Meet at Starbucks and get some coffee while you study!

Young Stewart of Public Policy Scholarship!

Hello Arizona High School Seniors!

If you are passionate about an issue in your community and wish to express your opinions to Arizona's leaders and explain what you believe is the greatest Arizona challenge, here is your opportunity!

You can receive up to $1,500 for college for simply expressing your opinions in a well-thought out essay!

Applications are now being accepted for this prestigious Young Steward of Public Policy scholarship program. Morrison Institute wants to hear from high school seniors with creative ideas about and solutions to Arizona’s greatest challenges.

This program would like Arizona students to share their public policy ideas and promote “stewardship"-public leadership committed to helping Arizona.

The awards given are based on an essay that the student writes about a public issue of critical importance. These students are revealing their passion about and offering solutions on that issue to Arizona officials.

Applicants need to submit their essays (two-pages maximum; typed, double-spaced, 12-point type) along with the completed Young Steward Application Form. Download application here.

The application must be postmarked by March 31, 2009.

Your essays will be reviewed and awards will be determined by representatives from ASU, The Arizona Republic, Tucson Citizen, and Arizona’s public policy leadership.

This is an amazing opportunity for all high school seniors attending ASU after they graduate! All it takes is maybe an hour or two of your time and you could be the next one awarded the Young Stewart of Public Policy Scholarship!!!

Save the Date!

On April 03, 2009 there will be a conference at ASU at the Downtown Campus in Phoenix.

The School of Criminology & Criminal Justice will be sponsoring this public event "Prisoner Reentry: A Twenty-First Century Imperative."

This conference will be in three sessions featuring well-known informative speakers. The speakers will examine issues such as violence, crime prevention, gangs, and strategic problem solving in criminal justice.

You can come and educate yourself on this topic through expert, informative sessions. In addition, you can network with peers within the industry.

This experience is especially beneficial for:

1. Researchers interested in criminal justice

2. Policymakers responsible for shaping public safety or social services

3. Practitioners in criminal justice interested in criminal justice policy, public safety, prisons and prisoner re-entry

4. Students interested in criminal justice issues

Therefore, this is an opportunity not only for agents in the criminal justice system but also for students and really anyone who is interested in criminal justice.

For any additional information regarding the conference contact:

Betty D. Sedillo
School of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Phone: (602) 543-6607
Fax: (602) 543-9911
E-mail: Betty.Sedillo@asu.edu

Get your college paid for!

I came to Arizona State University from Washington High School in the Glendale High School Union District. I was 17 years old wondering how I was going to be able to afford to go to college when I graduated from high school. I was told if I worked hard in high school and received exceptional grades I could get my college paid for through a scholarship. I worked hard throughout my high school years. As the second part of senior year approached, I wondered if I would receive a scholarship after I applied to ASU. I was extremely nervous the day I received the letter in the mail from ASU. I slowly opened the edges of the envelope and unraveled the letter... I got it!!! I received a provost scholarship at the rate of $6,000 per year for a four year period because of my academic level in high school.

I received a scholarship and so can you!

I received that scholarship for my grades in high school; however, there are thousands of scholarships out there that are given to students everyday ranging from writing a short essay about your leadership skills to sharing a talent that you possess. A few other examples are the Coca-Cola Scholarship and the Dell Scholarship.

Need based scholarships require completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form which can be accessed at www.fafsa.com.

Many scholarships are out there and many students are unaware of these awesome opportunities in order to pay for your college!

Visit www.scholarships.com to access scholarships/grants and read about the stories of students who receive grants and scholarships!

Scholarships are available and the students that put forth the effort are the ones who receive the reward!

“To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions.”
-Benjamin Franklin

Australia, Figi, New Zealand anyone?

If you have ever wanted to travel to another country, here is your opportunity!

Hello All ASU students! I would like to inform you that the study abroad deadline for this summer has been EXTENDED!

What does it mean to study abraod?

A study abroad program allows students to spend the summer in another country enjoying all of the exquisite sites while taking a certain amount of credit hours in that particular country during that time. This is a chance for students to study in the field and explore the many methodologies and tools from a variety of disciplines.

The School of Human Evolution and Social Change is offering this amazing study abroad opportunity for the summer in New Zealand, Australia, London or Fiji which will be led by our top ASU faculty. You can take 6-9 credit hours while earning upper division general studies credits (L, SB, G & H + earn Science and Society credits).

These programs are offered to ALL majors and there are no pre-requisites!

This study abroad application deadline has been extended; however, your application needs to be submitted as soon as possible!

If you would like further information visit http://shesc.asu.edu/global or email shesc.global@asu.edu.

From one ASU student to another:

Follow your dreams, explore different places, and live your life!