What Type of Training Do I Need for Criminal Justice?
Because there is a wide variety of criminal justice jobs, the training for specific types of careers within criminal justice depends on the position. But there is training that usually applies to criminal justice careers in general.
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High School
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In high school, students interested in criminal justice careers should especially do well in courses such as social studies, reading comprehension, mathematics, science and civics.
College
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Not all criminal justice jobs require a bachelor's degree, but for those who want to work with state or federal law enforcement agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency, it's essential to have a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or another related field.
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Work Experience
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You don't have to be a police officer or security guard to further your criminal justice career, but it helps to have experience in some aspect of law enforcement.
Physically Fit
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If you plan to become a police officer, you will not only need to have a high school diploma and take a written exam, but you will be tested on your physical abilities for the job. This is because physical health is very important as officers often have to physically confront criminals.
Considerations
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Criminal justice can be a very rewarding career, and the good thing about this field is it is open to people with only a high school diploma and to those with more advanced education, so everyone has a fair chance with the right training.
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