Careers for the criminal justice major: a practical guide to course selection, descriptions of entry-level positions and best prospects for career development
Introduction -- A short history of criminal justice as an academic study -- The nature of professions -- Electives that will help -- The importance of an internship -- Disqualifiers and what to avoid during college years -- Stereotypes and misperceptions in criminal justice employment -- Careers in law enforcement -- Careers in corrections -- Careers in private security -- Graduate school and law school -- Realistic alternatives: nontraditional vocations in the criminal justice system -- Networking, looking for employment leads, and references -- Preparing for testing and the interview -- Preparing for transfers to specialized units and promotion -- The role of nontraditional students, minorities, and women in criminal justice -- Concluding remarks: the shape of things to come