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The #1 requirement to be in the FBI is the ability to correctly spell the word "criminal," since most of what FBI agents do is write text messages to each other saying "The criminal went that way."
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∙ 13y agoNot especially. While it is possible to be hired as an FBI agent with a CJ degree, the FBI generally looks for people with education and background in law (as in a juris doctor degree from a law school), accounting, languages, or other fields useful in the wide variety of investigations they handle. Recruits generally learn all of the criminal justice information they will need at the New Agent course at Quantico.
The CIA is not a law enforcement agency, and is prohibited by charter from conducting operations within the United States. They do have a clandestine service of case officers who gather intelligence and work with foreign agents abroad. These posts require exceptional foreign language skills and understanding of international customs and politics. A criminal justice degree would not be good preparation for these jobs.
Criminal justice is a good field for people intending to be local and state law enforcement officers, corrections officers, or for careers in industrial/corporate security, among others. The FBI and CIA are extremely competitive employers that look for candidates who have distinguished themselves academically and professionally.
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∙ 14y agoYou are not required to major in criminal justice at all. Individuals who pursue a career in the FBI come from a variety of educational backgrounds and fields, to include criminal justice, Accountants, lawyers, military, social scientist, chemists, etc. To be considered for appointment as an FBI agent, an applicant must be a college graduate and have at least 3 years of professional work experience, or have an advanced degree plus 2 years of professional work experience. An applicant who meets these criteria must also have one of the following: a college major in accounting, electrical engineering, information technology, or computer science; fluency in a foreign language; a degree from an accredited law school; or 3 years of related full-time work experience. All new FBI agents undergo 18 weeks of training at the FBI Academy on the U.S. Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia.
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∙ 12y agoNo, other majors can become a cop. However, a criminal justice major learns a lot that would be beneficial on the job. No, other majors can become a cop. However, a criminal justice major learns a lot that would be beneficial on the job.
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∙ 14y agoFirst of all, you need to know 25 languages.
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∙ 14y agoIn other words, if you graduate college with another degree with police agencies still hire you?
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∙ 11y agoYes or no
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∙ 11y agoa good one
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What degree do you need to be an adoption agent?
To be an adoption agent you will need a degree in Sociology. --Mia--
Where can I get a criminal justice degree?
It may cost anywhere from $80-$900 a credit. It depends on what college and what job you wish to pursue in the criminal justice field. For example, a paralegal would need a smaller degree than a FBI agent.
what do i need to get a crimminal justisice degree for getting started to become a bailbonds agent?
A criminal justice degree is typically a four year college degree. You can earn a degree both at a traditional college and at an online college. Here's a website with lots more information regarding going into criminal justice: http://www.allcriminaljusticeschools.com/criminal-justice-resources/criminaljusticestudies
What degree do you need to be a writing agent?
a 3rd degree
Why do i need a criminal justice degree?
You need a criminal justice degree if you plan to get a job in the criminal justice field. It is estimated that a 4 year criminal justice degree translates to a salary that is on average $15,000 per year higher than salaries for persons with only a 2 year criminal justice degree.
What can I do with a criminal justice degree?
Yes, you can do that with a criminal justice degree. You will need to have a background in soclilogy for help with the understanding the juvenile.
What kind of degree do you need to become a K9 Unit?
you need to get a masters degree in criminal justice and if required, a law degree
What education level would you need to major in criminal justice?
You need a four year degree in criminal justice.
Do you need a degree to work as an insurance agent?
yes
What kind of degree will you need to be in the NCIS?
You need a Baccalaureate Degree to be in NCIS.
Do you need a degree has a ticket counter person at an airport?
do U need a degree to become a ticket agent at the airport
What are the requirements for entering school to earn a criminal justice degree (e.g. prerequisites)?
There really is nothing outside of the criminal justice degree that you need to know that doesn't already relate to the field. For instance, one prerequisite you may need is An Introduction to Criminal Justice, which is really just a part of the criminal justice degree.
