September 11, 2001 was a turning point in the need for public safety and security specialists at all levels of government: local, state, and federal. As the commissions designed to study that tragedy complete their research into how to safeguard against another catastrophic terrorist attack and how to deal with the actuality of one, federal money has been earmarked for increasing the overall number of criminal justice positions.(cont)
An online degree in criminal justice opens up a variety of career paths by offering classes about crime control strategies, victimology, corrections, and the court system. While you may not need a degree to become a police officer, most jurisdictions require some college credits. A criminal justice degree can help promote you to higher ranking and investigative positions, and you must have a bachelor's degree to apply for the FBI.Job growth for those with a degree in criminal justice is expected to be as fast as average according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). They also report a median salary range of $40,000-$70,000 depending on rank and time in job. No degree program can guarantee employment or salary, but the desire to hire degreed employees in criminal justice is increasing.
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