Pursuing a Career in Criminal Justice: It’s More Than Just CSI

With crime scene television shows continuing to sustain viewership, it’s no wonder that pop culture has coined the term the “CSI Effect” to describe the influence TV shows are having in courtrooms across the country. Even NPR covered the phenomenon, quoting a Nevada coroner as stating,” [Shows like CSI have] caused some problems. And some of those problems are [that] people expect us to have DNA back in 20 minutes or that we’re supposed to solve a crime in 60 minutes. It doesn’t happen that way.”

So what is it really like to work in Criminal Justice? The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that job growth outlook will increase by 4% through 2024, meaning that over 33,000 new members will be added to the country’s police and detective forces.

In positions for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists, the job growth outlook is also 4% through 2024.

Preparing for a Career: A Solid Educational Foundation in Criminal Justice

Argosy University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice that is designed to provide criminal justice practitioners and those wishing to enter the field with enhanced critical thinking, communication, research, and professional skills for career development, promotional opportunities, and specialized assignments.

The program is offered online and at campus locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Hawaii, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orange County, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Sarasota, Tampa, Twin Cities, and Washington DC.

Depending on the location where you take classes, you may select concentrations that can include corrections, forensic psychology, homeland security, management, police, security management, and substance abuse.

What You Can Do With Your Criminal Justice Degree

The Criminal Justice program at Argosy University incorporates theories and methods that prepare graduates for possible jobs working for federal, state, and local government agencies, security companies, private investigation services, business and retail stores, law firms, and in private probation.

Careers in criminal justice include working as a criminal investigator, corrections officer, legal assistant, customs agent, court administrator, detention deputy, detective supervisor, juvenile corrections officer, security manager, safety coordinator, or clerk of court.

Ready to learn more? Visit Argosy University’s Criminal Justice program page to choose a location where you’d like to study. Then contact us and get working toward your future in Criminal Justice.

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