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The criminal justice program is not a difficult program. Still, if you have a passion for the field you will not think of it in terms of difficulty, but a challenge. What will determine your success will be your attitude. Keep a positive attitude, develop good study habits, and you will do fine. Remember, it's 10% aptitude, 90% attitude, and attitude is everything!
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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.
What is the proper education to be a police?
You really only need to have a high school education, but you can get a higher salary with a degree in Criminal Justice.
What education or training do you need to become a probation officer?
An Associate Degree in Criminal Justice would only take 18-24 months to complete online. A degree in Criminal Justice prepares you for a career in different fields such as a probation/parole officer. Experience is ok, but to really move up, you need a degree
Is a criminal justice degree necessary to become a police officer?
It really all depends on what city you plan on becoming a police officer in. Larger cities usually require a four-year degree in criminal justice. Smaller towns though, may only require you to graduate high school.
What types of jobs can one get with an associates degree?
It really depends on the subject area of the associates degree and whether or not vacancies are available. In terms of educational qualification, an associates degree comes in between a GED and a bachelor's degree. Therefore, an associates degree holder would be picked before a GED only holder.
Does the Work keys test qualify as an associates degree?
The Work Key Test is really an assessment of various skills whether as a student, or worker. However, it cannot be equated to an associates degree. You have to complete a program of classes to earn an associates degree.
What would you gain or lose if you became a criminal justice major?
This depends on what employment you seek. Many police departments now seek applicants that have a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice. A criminal justice degree would also be a good choice for a career in Corrections. Corrections would be the state/federal prison system or state/federal parole and probation system. These are government jobs and basically do not pay really well. Of course there is opportunity for promotions and advancement, but this would take much time and experience. Do not expect to get rich, but these jobs can have its perks such as generous vacation time, sick leave, paid holidays, and medical/dental insurance. This is what you would gain. What would you lose? If you earn a degree in criminal justice, but lose your interest in working in law enforcement or corrections what else would you do with the degree?
What is a foundation degree?
A foundation degree would be equivalent to a two year associates degree. The term "foundation degree" is really particular to schools within the UK and not really used within the US. Still, its just a matter of semantics.
Is the criminal justice system really a system?
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Restorative justice how does this differ from your criminal justice system?
Restorative Justice is really a theory on addressing offenders in the criminal justice system. It really focuses on repairing (hence restorative) the harm caused to the victim. This could be through community service or even mediation between the victim and the offender. While in the typical criminal justice models it is very offender focused, restorative justice has a larger focus on the victim and repairing the harm caused to the victim/ community instead of just punishing the offender.
Can I be a court clerk with an associates degree in criminal justice?
No 2 year degree just means you were not smart enough to get a 4 year degree . Which my also imply you are slightly mentally retarded and in that case you my want to look into a job as a greeter at walmart .One that everyone stares at when they walk through the door cause they feel sorry for because they really can't understand a fu!$ing word your saying . Hope this helps to resolve your question even though I'm sure it will take you a couple of weeks to read the answer god bless .
What degree is nursing fall into?
To work in nursing all you really need is your Associates Degree in Nursing, but workplaces are now seeking people with their bachelors degree instead. It is also possible to get your masters and doctorates.
