WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN... CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE

crim·i·nol·o·gy The scientific study of crime as a social phenomenon, of criminals, and of penal treatment * * "criminology." Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary. Merriam- Webster, Inc. 24 Jul Last updated 3/2011 by A. Bervine

crim·i·nal jus·tice The system of law enforcement, the bar, the judiciary, corrections, and probation that is directly involved in the apprehension, prosecution, defense, sentencing, incarceration, and supervision of those suspected of or charged with criminal offenses.* *"criminal justice." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, Jul justice.

Criminology Majors Develop Skills In Critical analysis Oral and written communication Research and scientific methodology Interpersonal relations Problem solving & conflict resolution Working cooperatively with others Interviewing skills The considerations of gender and race Understanding the nature of crimes and societies’ reaction to crimes Identifying and analyzing social problems and developing solutions Understanding criminal law, criminal justice systems and legal structures Ethics and moral values

Criminology/Criminal Justice Degrees Available At The University Of South Carolina Ph.D. JD/MA Joint MA BS

Criminology/Criminal Justice At The University Of South Carolina Bachelor of Arts (BA)Bachelor of Science (BS) Criminology and Criminal Justice The university also offers a Minor in Criminal Justice Criminology and Criminal Justice Undergraduate Options

Criminology/Criminal Justice At The University Of South Carolina J.D./M.A. Joint Degree Program Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Criminology and Criminal Justice The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, in cooperation with the University of South Carolina School of Law, offers a combined degree program which permits a student to obtain both the Juris Doctor and the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice. Criminology and Criminal Justice Graduate Options

Employment Settings Students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree in criminology largely specialize and work in the following areas : Federal, state or municipal law enforcement and public safety The court system Corrections and juvenile justice Forensic science and criminalistics Private security Public service and non-profits

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Federal) Border Patrol Agent Capitol Police Federal Corrections Officer Federal Parole Officer Federal Protection Officer Postal Inspector DEA Special Agent Military Police Deputy US Marshal IRS Agent Customs Inspector Immigration Inspector FBI Agent Secret Service Agent US Park Ranger ATF Special Agent Securities Compliance Examiner

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Law Enforcement & Public Safety (State & Municipal) Police Officer (foot car, horse, motorcycle, air, bicycle, K-9 or SWAT patrol) Detective (homicide, sex crimes, domestic violence, vice squad, narcotics, gang activities, fraud/forgery, burglary/theft, internal affairs, cybercrime) Sheriff / Deputy Sheriff State Trooper Highway Patrol Officer Park Police Conservation / Wildlife Officer University Police Officer College Public Safety Fire Marshall County & Regional Commissioner

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Corrections & Juvenile Justice Corrections Officer (state or federal) Parole / Probation Officer Juvenile Counselor Home and School Officer (Truant Officer) Pre-release / Halfway House Manager Correctional Facilities Specialists Corrections Specialist / Caseworker (drug treatment specialist, HIV counselor, recreation coordinator, education specialist, vocational counselor) Prison Warden Inmate Records Coordinator Ombudsman

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With The Court System Court Reporter (short-hand reporter) Court Clerk Court Administrator Court Representative Bailiff (Court Officer) Site Supervisor Release-on-Own- Recognizance Interviewer Court Liaison Counselor Victim’s Advocate Domestic Violence Counselor Paralegal Legal Researcher / Statistician Lawyer (criminal prosecutor, defense attorney, district attorney) Judge

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Forensic Science & Criminalistics Coroner Medical Examiner Pathologist Crime Scene Investigator Forensic Anthropologist (skeletal), Odontologist (dental), or Entomologist (insects) Criminal Profiler Criminalist (biochemical or chemical analysts, DNA identification analysts, fingerprint technicians, firearm and toolmark identification specialists, microanalysts, imprint evidence analysts, questioned document evidence specialists, forensic computer specialists, toxicology experts, polygraph specialist)

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Private Security Security Officer (Commercial, Institutional Retail, Industrial, Transportation) Loss Prevention Specialist Mail Officer / Detective Campus Security Officer Public Sector Security Officer (ie. a state govt. agency, a non-profit) Security Manager Consultant Private Investigators (Legal, Financial, Corporate, Marital Infidelity, Background, Harassment) Electronic/ Cyber Security Bounty Hunter Bodyguard Security Representative with an Alarm Systems Company

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Public Service & Non-profits Non-Profits & Social Service Think Tank / Research Institute Policy Analyst Fundraiser Non-Profit Agency Program Director Group Home Director After School Program Coordinator Education Student Affairs Specialist (Greek Life, Housing, Alcohol or Sexual Health Education) College Professor Guidance Counselor State Government / Politics Lobbyist / Politician Campaign Manager Labor, Licensing and Regulation Specialist Dept. of Natural Resources Agent Social / Case Worker Disaster / Emergency Response Coordinator

Distribution Of Employed Persons With A Bachelor’s Degree In Criminology, By Sector Source: Fogg, N.P, Harrington, P.E. & Harrington, T.F, (2004). College Majors Handbook (2nd ed). Indianapolis, IN: Jist Publishing.

TOP 10 Occupations That Employ Persons With Only A Bachelor’s Degree In Criminology 1.Protective-service occupations 2.Top- and mid-level managers, executives 3.Social Workers 4.Other management-related occupations 5.Other administrative occupations (record clerks) 6.Other service occupations (except health) 7.Sales occupations (including retail) 8.Insurance, securities, real estate, business services 9.Other marketing and sales occupations 10.Personnel, training and labor relations specialists Source: Fogg, N.P, Harrington, P.E. & Harrington, T.F, (2004). College Majors Handbook (2nd ed). Indianapolis, IN: Jist Publishing.

Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want Pursue an excellent academic record Obtain part-time, summer, or internship work experience Volunteer with service and counseling organizations Become fluent in a foreign language Obtain a minor in a related area (eg. Sociology, biology, psychology, women’s studies) Obtain an advanced degree and/or certification Develop strong writing and speaking skills

Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want Develop strong quantitative and statistical skills Become comfortable working with people from different backgrounds and cultures Take courses focusing on inequality and families Become active in peer mediation groups if available Secure leadership positions in campus or community groups Acquire survey and evaluation skills

Books And Web Resources Books Careers in Criminal Justice and Related Fields: From Internship to Promotion by J. Scott Harr and Karen M. Hess Great Jobs for Criminal Justice Majors by Stephen Lambert and Debra Regan Federal Jobs in Law Enforcement by Jack Warner and Beverly Sweatman Web Resources American Society of Criminology American Academy of Forensic Sciences National Criminal Justice Reference Service

Resources for more information Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice Career Center Library Criminal Justice Related Websites CAS Career Development Website

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