Career Opportunities
Criminal Justice students obtain jobs in a variety of careers, including law enforcement, legal services, forensic sciences, corrections, government agencies, criminology, and more. Additionally, many students go on to graduate programs in criminal justice or related fields.
Law Enforcement
Police Officer
Corrections
Correctional Officer
Law
Paralegal
Legal Assistant
Court Clerk
Government
FBI
U.S. Marshal
CIA
Secret Service
Forensics & Investigation
Forensic Evidence Technician
Forensic Psychologist
Criminologist
Crime Scene Investigator
Private Investigator
Legal studies students obtain jobs in a variety of careers, including legal research, law enforcement, law, real estate, healthcare, and more.
Research
Legal Researcher
Legal Research Director
Law Enforcement
Police Officer
Law
Legal Assistant
Court Reporter
Legal Process Server
Paralegal
Claims Adjuster
Jury Consultant
Court Mediator
Court Clerk
Other
Social Worker
Human Resource Manager
Real Estate Broker
Hospital Administrator
Homeland Security & Emergency Management students obtain jobs in a variety of careers, including law enforcement, emergency management services, government agencies, security and surveillance, and more.
Law Enforcement
Police officer
Immigration and Customs Officer
Public Safety Officer
Security and Surveillance
Surveillance Operator
US Postal Inspector
Transportation Security Officer
Emergency Management Services
Emergency Management Specialist
Emergency Response Coordinator
Disaster Services Supervisor
Government
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Homeland Security Agent
Cyber Security students obtain jobs in a variety of careers, including IT, information security, cyber security management, digital forensics, and more.
Information Security
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Specialist
Security Manager
Information Technology Auditor
Information Technology
IT Auditor
Cyber Security
Security Systems Administrator
Cryptography Engineer
Incident Manager
Cybersecurity Consultant
Cyber Security Analyst
Digital Forensics
Digital Forensics Examiner
Cyber Defense Forensic Analyst
Sociology students obtain jobs in a variety of careers, including social services, law enforcement, probation and parole, research, business, and more. Additionally, many students successfully go on to graduate programs in sociology or related disciplines.
Law Enforcement
Police Officer
Probation and Parole
Parole Officer
Probation Officer
Research
Consumer Researcher
Social Researcher
Surveyor
Survey Research Technician
Community/Social Services
Adoption Agent
Child Welfare Officer
Community Relations Director
Fundraiser / Development Officer
Child Development Specialist
Public Health Supervisor
Rural Health Outreach Worker
Case Manager
Business
Consumer Relations Specialist
Quality Control Manager
Human Resources Manager
Public Relations Specialist
Data Analyst
Social Statistics
Advocacy & Justice Studies students obtain jobs in a variety of careers in the fields of environmental advocacy, human rights advocacy, legal advocacy, and more.
Environmental Advocacy
Environmental Policy Advocate
Community Environmental Health Manager
Environmental Campaign Manager
Climate and Energy Advocate
Environmental and Social Standards Expert
Human Rights Advocacy
Victim Advocate
Victim Witness Assistant
Children’s Crisis Intervention Specialist
Human Assessment Specialist
Disability Specialist
Client Navigator
Care Coordinator
Human Rights Campaign Manager
Domestic Violence Advocate
Crime Victim Advocate
Legal Advocacy
Legal Advocate
Legal Assistant
Litigation Paralegal
Legal Secretary
Court Services Advocate
Non-Profit
Budget Specialist
Fundraiser
Project Coordinator
Community Relations Specialist
Graduates with a Global Security & Survival minor obtain jobs in a variety of careers including law enforcement, emergency management, and security and surveillance.
Law Enforcement
Police Officer
Security Guard
Emergency Management
Environmental Resources Manager
Safety Coordinator
Disaster Relief Coordinator
Crisis Response Specialist
Security and Surveillance
Counterterrorism Specialist
Geopolitical Analyst
Global Security Analyst
Defense Research Analyst
Global Security Operations
Foreign Affairs Officer
Graduates with a Women’s & Gender Studies minor obtain jobs in a variety of career, such as advocacy, business, social services, and more.
Advocacy
Human Services Administrator
Victim Advocate for Domestic Violence
Human Rights Advocate
Business
Crisis Program Director
Legislative Aide
Non-Profit Coordinator
Human Resources
Social Services
Social Services Coordinator
Community Outreach Coordinator
Intervention Specialist
Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Other
Journalism
Mental Health Counseling
Healthcare
Graduates with a Justice Studies minor obtain jobs in a variety of careers, such as justice services, law enforcement, and advocacy.
Law Enforcement
Police Officer
Correctional Officer
Justice Services
Policy Research Analyst
Investigative Reporter
Court Clerk
Advocacy
Victim Services Specialist
Youth Support Specialist
Students who obtain the Emergency Management & Planning certificate are qualified to apply for a variety of jobs in the fields of emergency management and disaster planning and response.
Disaster Planning and Response
Disaster Planning Specialist
Disaster Relief Coordinator
Crisis Response Specialist
Emergency Management
Emergency Management Specialist
Emergency Program Coordinator
Risk Management Specialist
Environmental Resources Manager
Safety Coordinator
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist