As a criminal justice major, you’ll take challenging courses in corrections, policing, the courts and juvenile justice as well as courses in related fields like psychology, sociology, political science, statistics and research methods. Many of these courses include strong research and writing components. You’ll also build teamwork, communication, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in the field. 

Possible Jobs:

  • Attorney
  • Border patrol officer
  • Child support agent 
  • Criminologist 
  • Customs agent 
  • Deportation officer 
  • Detective 
  • Drug enforcement agent     
  • Director of corrections facility 
  • FBI agent 
  • Juvenile court counselor 
  • Secret service agent 
  • U.S. customs agent 
  • U.S Marshal