What kind of job can I get with a associates degree in criminal justice?

Question

What kind of job can I get with a associates degree in criminal justice?

Answer 1

security gaurd

Answer 2

Isn't much.......get back and finish it........you will be glad you did.......

Answer 3

Most cops in my area need nothing more than a high school diploma. They usually get their jobs through political connections, or if they are in larger cities, by passing a civil service test.

If you can get an interview or pass a test, this degree may help you. But I can tell you that you probably won't be required to have it. There are towns near me that require 60 credits (no matter the degree) or in rare cases, a BA. But most just want a high school diploma.

I also agree with a law office job, although they want experience more than anything. I have not seen law ads asking for this degree.

You can look into being a probation officer.

I am sorry, I don't think this degree is very valuable unless you are in a state where there are lots of CJ jobs and you may be one of the few with the degree. It is probably best to move onto a BA in something if you were to get the Associates.

Answer 4

A cop...If you can type fast, maybe a law office...I have this degree, and it's been of no value.

Answer 5

CJ is a field, in which there are few opportunities beyond police work.

Not interested in police work???   Take a few accounting courses.You already have the degree, just expand your scope a bit.