Careers for the criminal justice major : a practical guide to course selection, descriptions of entry-level positions and best prospects for career development / Tomas C. Mijares, Ph. D., Department of Criminal Justice, Texas State University at San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
1. Introduction -- 2. A Short History of Criminal Justice as an Academic Study -- 3. The Nature of Professions -- 4. Electives That Will Help -- 5. The Importance of an Internship -- 6. Disqualifiers and What to Avoid during College Years -- 7. Stereotypes and Misperceptions in Criminal Justice Employment -- 8. Careers in Law Enforcement -- 9. Careers in Corrections (written by Glen E. McKanzie, Jr.) -- 10. Careers in Private Security -- 11. Graduate School and Law School -- 12. Realistic Alternatives: Nontraditional Vocations in the Criminal Justice System -- 13. Networking, Looking for Employment Leads, and References -- 14. Preparing for Testing and the Interview -- 15. Preparing for Transfers to Specialized Units and Promotion -- 16. The Roles of Nontraditional Students, Minorities, and Women in Criminal Justice -- 17. Concluding Remarks: The Shape of Things to Come -- Appendices A. State Law Enforcement Training Councils ; B. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies ; C. Intelligence Agencies ; D. State Regulatory Agencies ; E. Federal Regulatory Agencies ; F. Criminal Justice Professional Associations.
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