For more information about this major, please visit the criminal justice department's Web page: www.bluffton.edu/crj
Crimial justice services are the study of several fields which focus on the effective implementation of law and legal procedures as well as the safety and protection of life and property. Legal services are more concerned with research and support related to the understanding and interpretation of law, legal procedures and practices. Study in protective services concentrates on the implementation of laws and safety of human lives and property. Some specialties and titles of majors included are legal assisting, public safety, corrections and rehabilitation, and law enforcement.
Some Related Organizations
American Correctional Association
4380 Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, Maryland 20706-4322
www.corrections.com/aca
National Paralegal Association
P.O. Box 406
Solebury, Pennsylvania 18963
www.nationalparalegal.org
American Probation and Parole Association
2760 Research Park Drive
Lexington, Kentucky
40511-8410
www.appa-net.org
International Association of Fire Fighters
1750 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20006
www.iaff.org
Values and Attributes Associated with Criminal Justice
- security
- wisdom
- helping others
- appreciation for order
- tendency toward analytical thinking
- like to investigate and explore
- integrity
- like challenges
- persistence
- alertness
- trustworthy
Some Related Occupations
- Administrative Examiner
- Border Patrol Officer
- Bailiff
- Case Worker
- Corrections Officer
- Court Reporter
- Criminal Investigator
- Deputy Sheriff
- Detective
- District Attorney
- Drug Enforcement Officer
- Firefighter
- Fish & Game Warden
- Guard
- Legal Assistant
- Military Officer
- Mounted Police
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- Parole/Probation Officer
- Penologist
- Police Commissioner
- Police Instructor
- Police Officer
- Police Lieutenant
- Polygraph Examiner
- Private Investigator
- Public Safety Captain
- State Police Officer
- Security Officer
- Special Agent
- Social Service Worker
- Supervisor
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Warden
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Some Related Skills
- Background of legal knowledge
- Ability to react spontaneously and maintain composure
- Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking
- Ability to make appropriate decisions and sound judgements
- Ability to interact with people of differing personalities and background
- Ability to sove problems and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in interpersonal communication
- Aptitude for accurate details
- Ability to conduct and clearly explain scientific research
- Good vision, physical stamina and manual dexterity
Sources: College Majors and Careers, Occupational Outlook Handbook
