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Criminal Justice Professionals
Concerns about personal and public safety and crime rates have led to an increased demand for law enforcement professionals. In fact, demand is projected to increase between 10% and 22% through the year 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.*
A career in Criminal Justice is as rewarding as it is demanding. You will need to lead by example and embody the confident authority that reassures the public their safety is in capable hands. As a graduate of the Northwestern College online associate degree in Criminal Justice program, you will be equipped to answer the call. You will have the practical skills, knowledge, and training to work with confidence in any one of the multiple areas that comprise the field of Criminal Justice today:
- Local or state police force
- Corporate security
- Private security firms
- Investigative agencies
Why is Earning an Online Criminal Justice Degree the Right Choice?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for Criminal Justice professionals is good. Job growth for police officers is expected to increase by 10% through the year 2018, Employment of private investigators and detectives is expected to grow by 20% through the same period.*
What Fields can I Work in After Earning a Criminal Justice Degree Online?
Most police departments require new recruits to have some college training. A criminal justice degree can help advance your career options. As the field of criminal justice continues to grow and diversify, so do the career opportunities for degreed professionals. The wide range of criminal justice careers today include:
- Police Officer
- Sheriff’s Deputy
- Corrections Officer
- Bailiff
- Airport Security Agent
- Private Investigator
- Loss Prevention Detective
- Private Security Officer
- Security Guard
Request more information or call us at (866) 491-2195. Our admissions representatives are ready to answer any questions you might have.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, accessed 2/16/2010 [http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/].
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