Careers in Criminal Justice

By W. Richard Stephens

Book Overview

This set of biographies of Criminal Justice professionals helps readers answer the often-asked question, "What can I do with a degree in Criminal Justice?" The book provides meaningful answers to a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205321534
• ISBN13: 9780205321537
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Good Starting Point

Careers in Criminal Justice is a good starting point for those who are either considering or actively pursuing a career in law enforcement. Stephens profiles a variety of careers such as Chief of Police, State Attorney, small town and city police officers, FBI, forensics, and more. Each profile centers on one officer, who explains how he or she became interested in their chosen field, the kinds of education they had to acquire both in school and on the job, and what traits an officer needs to possess in order to succeed. The most prevalent tip throughout the book was to gain a wide variety of education due to the growing cultural and technological trends in today's society.This book is a short 91 pages, and it doesn't list websites or professional organizations like several other books about law enforcement. But it is written in a conversational style, giving the reader a first-hand idea of what it is like to work out in the field or in a lab. Recommended.

Great book for future criminal justice employees

An excellant book for anyone thinking of entering the law enforcement field. Also recommend reading U.S. Customs, Badge of Dishonor for anyone thinking of entering the Department of Treasury, Law Enforcement field.

A must-have for those interested in a career in criminology

This book is a great resource for anyone that is interested in criminology, but isn't quite sure what the career options are. I have been looking for books on forensic science that included information about careers in the field but I could not seem to find what I was looking for. This book offers information on a lot of different careers and what it takes to get there. This book has really helped me become more informed on my future career options and if you are wondering about careers in the field, this is the book for you!