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

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL WEB SITES:

UA Fort Smith College of Applied Science and Technology: Criminal Justice
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/