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What can I do with a major in criminal justice?

 

Criminal Justice majors have a variety of options available to them after graduation. Many of our students pursue further education with either graduate school ie.(Masters / Doctorate) or professional school ie. (Teaching / Law). Please note that many or most of the careers listed below require additional degrees, diplomas, certificates or specialized training.

Agent
Airport Security Officer
Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms
Bailiff
Body Guard
Child Support Agency Worker
Community Service Coordinator
Compliance Manager
Contracts Administrator
Corrections Facilities Manager
Corrections Officer
Court Administrator
Court Clerk
Criminal Investigator
Criminologist
CSIS Agent

Customs Agent
Deportation Officer
Detective
Discrimination Investigator
Employment Agency Recruiter
Environmental Conservation
Fish and Game Warden
Industrial Security Specialist
Jailer

Law Clerk
Law Librarian
Lawyer
Media Criminologist
Non-Profit Organization Advocate
Paralegal
Park Ranger

Penologist

Police Detective
Police Officer
Postal Service Investigator
Pre-Trial Services Officer
Private Investigator
Private Security Officer
Public Safety Officer
Revenue Officer
Secret Service Agent
Social Worker
Substance Abuse Counsellor
Surveillance Officer
College Teacher
Victim Services Specialist
Warden
Witness Protection Program Worker
Youth Advocate 

If you have further questions about how to expand your career search, make an appointment with one of our career counsellors, or attend one of the career planning seminars offered several times a year on campus through Student Affairs at 474-3450 extension 4362.  These seminars are free of charge.

Sources used in developing these lists include:

Job Futures (HRDC)  http://jobfutures.ca/

Yerema, Richard., (2004)  The Career Directory.  Mediacorp Canada Inc.  Toronto.

 

 

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