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Opportunities for careers in criminology and criminal justice continue to expand. As a graduate you will have opportunities available in the areas of:
  • Law enforcement or correction agencies at the federal, state, or local levels
  • Safety and security programs
  • Investigators with government agencies, insurance companies, and law firms
  • State criminal justice planning program such as Big Brother/Big Sister or group homes

Students who major in criminology and criminal justice have traditionally pursued careers in teaching, research, or some phase of the criminal justice system. Generally, students with a Bachelor's degree are qualified for lower- and middle-level positions. Many students who earn the Bachelor's degree enter a law school or a graduate program in criminology or some related discipline. Master's degree students can often qualify for middle- and upper-level positions in the criminal justice system. Completion of the Ph.D. degree is the usual prerequisite for appointment to a college-level teaching position.

The graduates of Indiana State University in criminology and criminal justice over the last few years have been rather successful in obtaining suitable employment in the criminal justice field and in securing admission to law schools or graduate study programs. However, it should be noted that success in such endeavors is enhanced by demonstrated knowledge of the discipline as well as mastery of communicative and research skills, so the student is encouraged to plan his or her program to identify and eliminate any weaknesses in these areas.

 

Law Enforcement Career Resource Website

 

FITNESS FOR LIFE

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Indiana State University advocates the Fitness for Life approach to both preparing for and maintaining a career in criminal justice.  In preparing for a job in law enforcement, institutional corrections, community-based corrections, or any other criminal justice related position, students should be able to complete various minimal fitness standards.  Below is a link to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy web page Physical Fitness Standards.  These standards are the minimum requirements for entry-level positions.  A person pursuing a career in criminal justice should strive to maintain and exceed these minimal fitness standards FOR LIFE.

 http://www.in.gov/ilea/2338.htm

 

Career Fair

Act Now to have your organization represented at the Twenty-Second Annual Indiana State University Criminology and Criminal Justice Career Fair!  Criminal justice and human service agencies as well as private employers from around the country will be gathering at Indiana State University to recruit for current and future positions, as well as for internship opportunities.  Approximately 52 agencies and more than 600 students attended last year’s Career Fair.  We are expanding the focus of the Career Fair to include human service organizations that work with juvenile and adult offenders or others who may be involved with the justice system.

 

The objective of the Career Fair is to offer students an opportunity to learn about the many types of careers for which a degree in one of the social sciences can prepare them.  It also allows professionals the opportunity to meet our students and see their potential as future employees.  The Career Fair provides your organization with an excellent public relations opportunity, even if you are not actively recruiting.  The Career Fair will be open to all ISU students and alumni.  In addition to Criminology majors, students in fields such as Psychology, Business, Social Work, Life Sciences and Technology also attend.

 

The ISU Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students to enter a wide range of career fields.  The department offers the Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Master of Arts degrees.  At present, the Criminology Department has approximately 500 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students- a large pool of potential and qualified employees.  ISU also has enrollment of over 11,300 students, of which 13% are members of U.S. minority groups.

 

To register for the Criminology and Criminal Justice Career Fair,  just complete the enclosed Registration Form and return it to us as soon as possible.  There is no registration fee.  Upon receipt of your registration form, we will send you a Career Fair packet containing information on local hotels, directions to the University and Career Fair, and a guest parking permit.  Space can also be available for individual interviews with students.  The Career Fair begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 2:00 PM; exhibitors should arrive no later than 8:30.

 

For further information, contact Danielle Hoeppner, Graduate Assistant, by phone at (812) 237-8437, or via email at dhoeppner@indstate.edu.  To learn more about the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department, visit our web page at indstate.edu/ccj. 

 

Registration Form 

 

Agencies who attended our 2010 Career Fair:

 

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