Choosing a Major
Employers of Criminal Justice Majors
- Federal Agencies: Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms, U.S. Customs, U.S. Marshals, DEA, Departments of Immigration, Naturalization, Justice, Treasury, and Health & Human Services, Labor, Interior and Office of Inspector General
- Administration
- State Agencies: State Highway Patrol, Bureau of Investigation, Alcohol Commission, Wildlife & Fisheries
- Local Agencies: Bureau of Investigations, Constables, Animal Control, Sanitation Dept., Revenue Dept.
- Corrections Department
- Department of Public Safety
- Sheriff's Office
- Businesses, Industries, Hospitals,
- Airports, etc. for Security Operations
- Federal, State & Local Court Systems
Related Occupations for Criminal Justice Majors
Some of these occupations may require additional education at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for specific occupations you are considering, consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of other resources available at the Career Planning Office located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.
Airport Security Officer
- Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Agent
- Bailiff
- Body Guard
- Border Patrol
- CIA Agent
- Child Support Agency Worker
- Compliance Manager
- Contracts Administrator
- Corrections Facility Manager
- Court Administrator
- Court Clerk
- Court Reporter
- Criminal Investigator
- Criminologist
- Customs Agent
- Deportation Officer
- Deputy Marshall
- Drug Enforcement Agent
- FBI Agent
- Fish & Game Warden
- Jailer
- Juvenile Court Counselor
- Law Clerk
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Media Criminologist
- Advocate
- Paralegal
- Park Ranger
- Penologist
- Police Detective
- Police Officer
- Private Investigator
- Probation & Parole Officer
- Public Safety Officer
- Revenue Officer
- Secret Service Agent
- Sheriff
- Surveillance Officer
- US Customs Agent
- US Marshall
- Victim Services
- Warden
- Witness Protection Program
- Youth Advocate
Preparing for a Job in Criminal Justice
- Obtain hands-on experience through internship or co-op.
- Maintain high degree of physical fitness.
- Inquire about the stress interview.
- Maintain clear public record and image.
- Develop an understanding and respect for the workings of the legal system.
- Become familiar with hiring procedures of governments agencies.
- Develop the ability the work as part of a team as well as independently.
- Acquire knowledge of security systems.
RELATED MAJORS AT CSU
Undergraduate Major in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Course guides
THE MAJOR COURSE GUIDE FOR UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE IS AVAILABLE AT: criminal justice
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