CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Designed in collaboration with the Fort Smith Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office, this program prepares students for careers in criminal justice and provides continuing education for professionals already employed in the field. Criminal justice agencies have various entrance, background, and physical requirements. The associate and bachelor degree programs of study will assist in preparing students for employment in criminal justice if other criteria established by the employer/ agency are met. This major will provide a foundation for post-baccalaureate work in law, public policy, social work and business.

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available. Some will require additional education. For additional information, please contact Student Advisement and Career Planning. You may also want to view the degree plan for Criminal Justice.

Career Opportunities

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Attorney Correctional Officer Security and Surveillance Officers Detectives and Police Officers Social Worker Community Service Coordinator Federal and State Government Coroner Court Reporter Private Detectives and Investigators Criminologist Environmental Conservation Officer Juvenile Court Counselor Paralegal and Legal Assistant Law Librarian Military Officer Non - profit and Public Relations Specialist Park Ranger Probation and Parole Officer Revenue Agent

UA Fort Smith College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Department of Behavioral Sciences Career Exploration Links: bsu.edu/careers/students/links Career Strategies: careers.siue.edu/majors Employment Outlook: infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html O*NET: onetcenter.org Occupational Outlook Handbook: bls.gov/oco/ Salary Wizard: salary.com Volunteer Match: volunteermatch.org Arkansas Labor Market Information: discoverarkansas.net/