carrer options for people with a BA in criminology, major in psychology??
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I have a BA in Criminal Justice and my wife a BS in psycology with a masters in social work.  My degree has made very little difference in my life because I chose a path of self employment.  In her life it means everything for the work she does.\n\nHere is one thing I want to point out though; if you stop at a BA/BS degree the difference in career choices will be minor.  If you plan on a career in mental health or counseling you will need advanced degrees and licenses.  Good luck.
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http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv8-frz&p=criminology%20degrees%20online
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I don't know what part of Missouri you live in, but if you're in the western part, William Jewell College might be a good one to look at, and if you're in the eastern half, try Lindenwood University.\n\nMissouri State University (you probably know it by it's former name...SMS) also has a decent Psychology program.\n\nThe University of Missouri at Columbia, along with it's University Health System, has a GREAT psychology program, but I'm pretty sure you're already aware of that.\n\nGood luck!
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I'm not sure about business, but if you are interested in psychology, and live in southern california, check out the masters in psych course at UCF http://www.csufextension.org/Classes/GG_MSCounseling.asp\nThis course is designed for working adults, and the college is great!
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My friend got her bachelors in psychology & she's a cashier @ Wal-Mart.  I got my bachelors in psychology & I'm trying to get into the HR department of the communications company I currently work for.\n\nSeriously though, there are several options for a career in psychology.  Check out www.apa.org.  That's the American Psychological Association.  They'll have some good insight for ya.
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G'day MoeVaygen,\n\nThank you for your question.\n\nI would stick with criminology. It will come in handy when you are practising as a criminal lawyer. Possibly look at doing it as your major together with some more traditional subjects.\n\nI would speak with counsellors at your school. If you have any contacts in law schools, I would seek your advice.  In answering a similar question, Professor X advised that "Law school admissions committees are looking for students that write clearly and elegantly, read closely, and demonstrate strong critical thinking abilities." \n\nThe nub of his advice is that law schools are looking for people who have done programs with intellectual rigor. \n\nTaranto got best answer on an question on whether economics was a good major by arguing that doing a course different from the norm may be an advantage. Certainly criminology may be useful background for someone studying criminal law and a definite advantage for someone practising it.\n\nIf your criminology course is highly regarded, you enjoy it and it is useful, I would stick with it.\n\nRegards
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I don't know what you plan on doing if you want to be a criminal justice major - but I'd like to give you some advice from personal experience.\n\nIf you plan on being a police officer, or federal law enforcement (FBI, Secret Service, DEA, CBP, etc), and you need a college degree - pick your SECOND favorite major besides criminal justice.  The service you pick will train you on the law enforcement stuff.  All they care about is that you have a college degree.  You can intern with a police department or something during college to display your interest.\n\nIt makes you much more well-rounded and more valuable to them if you have a degree in accounting, business, or some sort of science (particularly chemistry or biology).  I even know a guy who majored in nuclear engineering who is a police officer (and has invaluable knowledge about hazardous materials and the potential threats of nuclear terrorism).\n\nHaving another degree also makes it easier in the future if you should decide to use your law enforcement experience and enter private business.  I've been stuck in law enforcement for a little while after trying to make a career change because ALL of my education, experience, etc is in law enforcement.\n\nI've advised many college students along this same path but no one really wants to do it.  They will have to learn it from experience.\n\nI attended the school with the courses that the previous poster listed.  It is actually the University of Maryland, and I've taken many of those courses.  Please feel free to email me if you have ANY qustions about being a criminal justice major or police work.
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you should check with your local college or university and find out more about "Criminal Justice"
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I have a Bachelor of Science degree. My major was Sociology and my minor was Psychology. I graduated from a state college in Missouri.
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Well, I completed my B.A in psychology and am making diddly squat in my job. (i live in canada). There are too many people taking this degree, so it is really hard to get into graduate school. And with just the B.A, jobs are pretty scarce, as psychology is not an edcuation that "trains" you for any particular job. I am currently doing a social work degree, just to be able to actually have a "career". If you want to be a counsellor, have to have a masters or doctorate. As for the comment someone wrote about the behaviour therapists making tons of money, i am an ABA therapist, and make $500 every 2 weeks (for 30 hours/week), that is nothing compared to most with university degrees. I could make more at walmart. . but i feel like going for such employment is a "waste" of my education. However, i needed such employment to apply to other schools, but remember, most grad schools in psychology fields take like 20 students per year at the MOST...dont mean to discourage you, but just because the degree is very interesting, doesnt mean it would be a good choice. Do it as a minor if you really want to do it.
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If you're smart enough to think about college, you should be resourceful enough to know how to find out what colleges offer criminal justice courses and majors.\n\nMost famous one is John Jay in New York - look around to get more.
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I stated off as a Education Major but changed in the middle and all the classes that I took transferred over to criminal Justice.  You could also try ride along with your local law enforcement that might give you a better insight.  Some cities also offer a program where you are junior reroute and get to learn all about it.
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There are courses you can take. The best bet would be to start somewhere in CJ (Criminal Justice).
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Become a psychologist.  ;)
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a bachelor's degree in psychology will take you a long way in a Law Enforcement career.
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Criminal Justice is an excellent field. Click on this link for information regarding careers in criminal justice.\nhttp://www.the-student-lounge.com/careersincriminaljustice.html
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STAY IN SCHOOL! You will need all the education you can get. Because last time I checked, there are no jobs in 'pyscology'. I would not want you as my Psychologist if you can't even spell it OR FIND THE SPELL CHECK button!