Careers in Criminal Justice

A criminal justice degree opens up a world of opportunities. At JWU, your faculty and student career advisors will guide you to develop strong academic plans that support your interests and career goals.

Visit Experiential Education and Career Services helps you build your career plan.

Typical career tracks for graduates of the criminal justice program include positions with local, state, federal police agencies; court administration; corrections, probation, or parole officers; private security and loss prevention managers; and social service providers. Jobs within the Criminal Justice field include:

Airport Security Officer
Border Patrol Agent
CIA Agent
Corrections Officer
Customs Agent
Deportation Officer
Drug Enforcement Agent
FBI Agent
Fish & Game Warden
Paralegal
Police Officer
Secret Service Agent
Sheriff
US Customs Agent
US Marshall

Review the profiles of some of our graduates and see firsthand how JWU's unique, career-focused education continues to launch successful careers.