Careers

The advanced skills gained from a graduate degree in the College of Liberal Arts are highly relevant in today’s rapidly evolving world. You will form expertise through rigorous coursework and research to meet your professional and personal goals.Ìý

The Criminal Justice PhD program produces well-trained criminologists, researchers and criminal justice practitioners who are prepared for a number of exciting and important careers.Ìý

Graduates teach at the collegiate level, practice law, write and enact policies, and serve their communities in a number of local agencies.Ìý

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Criminal Justice Career Fair

The College of Liberal Arts’ Criminal Justice Department hosts an annual career fair every spring for Criminal Justice majors. Representatives from over 40 local, state, federal and private criminal justice-related organizations gather to recruit °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø students for competitive internships and careers.

Career Services

As a °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø student, you can also visit the university’s Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.

Career services can provide

  • assessments of your professional direction,
  • job postings for students and alumni,
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  • support for job search strategies.

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