What Can You Do With An Undergraduate Degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice?
Criminology & Criminal Justice Related Skills
- Ability to Identify, Analyze, and Present Solutions for Social Problems
- Analytical Thinking and Research Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Consideration of Gender and Race
- Criminal Mindset Knowledge
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Detail Oriented
- Ethics and Moral Values
- Interaction with Diverse Populations
- Interviewing Skills
- Oral and Written Communication
- Patience
- Quantitative Skills and Critical Thinking
- Sociology of Crime Awareness
- Strong Presentation Skills
- Understanding Nature of Crimes
- Understanding of Law, Legal, and Justice Systems
- Works Well Under Pressure
Related Entry-Level Career Titles
- Airport Security Officer
- Body Guard
- Border Patrol Agent
- Child Support Agency Worker
- CIA Agent
- Community Service Coordinator
- Compliance Manager
- Corrections Officer
- Counselor
- Court Administrator
- Court Clerk
- Criminal Investigator
- Customs Agent
- Deportation Officer
- Deputy Marshall
- Discrimination Investigator
- Drug Enforcement Agent
- Employment Agency Recruiter
- FBI Agent
- Fish & Game Warden
- Industrial Security Specialist
- Lawyer
- Loss Prevention Specialist
- Military Officer
- Naval Investigator
- Paralegal
- Park Ranger
- Police Officer
- Postal Service Investigator
- Pre-Trial Services Officer
- Prison Warden
- Private Security Officer
- Probation & Parole Officer
- Public Safety Officer
- Secret Service Agent
- Sheriff
- US Marshall
- Victim Services Specialist
- Youth Advocate
Employers of Criminology & Criminal Justice Majors
- Businesses and Corporations
- Colleges and Universities
- Community Correctional Centers
- County Probation
- Court Systems
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Human Services
- Department of Natural Resources
- Federal and State Government
- Insurance Agencies
- Legal Advocacy Organizations
- Local Police & Sheriff’s Department
- Non-Profit Criminal Prevention Organizations
- Private Agencies
- Prosecutor’s Office
- Psychiatric and Clinical Environments
- Research Agencies
- State Police
Job Posting Sites
- Illinois State Police Employment – Illinois State Police Trooper
- Law Enforcement Jobs – law enforcement job search
- The BlueLine – localized law enforcement job postings
- Go Law Enforcement – job search engine
- Police Career Finder – offering employment for law enforcement professionals
- UIS CareerConnect – UIS Career Development Center’s job posting site
- USA Jobs – federal job search
Career Planning Links
- Career OneStop is a site supported U.S. Department of Labor with great career tools/resources
- Criminal Justice Careers – career resources in criminal justices
- Criminal Justice USA – criminal justice educational resources
- Discover Criminal Justice – the top guide for criminal justice careers
- GOALS: UIS Career Development Center career development learning module
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – research criminal justice related careers
- O*NET Online is the National job outlook and projections resource
- UIS Criminal Justice Department – provides overview of their program
Professional Affiliations
- American Correctional Association
- Illinois Drug Enforcement Officers Association
- National Criminal Justice Association
- National Sheriffs’ Association
- UIS Unite University of Illinois Springfield Alumni Association