Criminal Justice Careers

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Creating a Safer Society

Solving complicated crimes with sophisticated technology attracts many to a rewarding criminal justice career. Current law enforcement agencies now depend on robotic cameras, drones, thermal imaging and more. It’s fair to say that the industry has come a long way from the days of the first fingerprint technology.

At DeVry University, you’ll learn fundamentals of the criminal justice system by earning a bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Criminal Justice. Gaining an understanding of laws, deviant behavior, politics and ethics can give you the power to make the world a safer place.

Professional Responsibilities

A degree from DeVry with a specialization in criminal justice equips you for:

Deterring and mitigating crime
Understanding complex laws and root causes of crime
Applying newest policing and criminal justice technologies to solve crimes
Uncovering physical and electronic data needed to prosecute criminals
Performing surveillance and searches

Industries

Criminal justice careers are found in growing industries such as:

Corporate
Corrections
Judicial
Federal government
Law enforcement
Security
State and local government

Career Opportunities^†

DeVry graduates who focused on criminal justice may be prepared for careers such as:

Police officer
FBI agent
Parole and probation officer
Private investigator
Border patrol agent
Judicial worker
Security officer

^†Additional hours of industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field. Applicants for jobs in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug and/or alcohol testing. Employment in these occupation may require years of relevant experience.

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