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.
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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.
