Criminal Justice: The Unethical Cash Cow

[PonyGirl93]

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Every time I hear one of my students say they aren't interested in becoming a police or correctional officer, I become concerned about what they're going to do. For those who want to work in social services, they have to compete with people with more experience and a half a dozen other majors. Have you taken the LSAT and tried applying to law schools?

The criminal justice LinkedIn group is filled with people saying they can't find a job. Yes, there are those who thought they could go straight to being an investigator.

I haven't taken the LSAT or done anything about law school, although I suppose I'm still considering it. Speaking of a possible waste of a huge investment in a terrible job market If I decide to take a chance on law school, the job market for lawyers being what it is, I would only go to law school if I got an enormous scholarship. I'm doubtful that I would actually find any job satisfaction in law, but I'm keeping options open.

I did do research and wasn't quite so naive as to think I could become an investigator straightaway, but thought there would be more peripheral job opportunities without becoming a cop. Possibly there are in other areas of the country (ie. the FBI hires entry-level lab people to do fingerprint analysis and that sort of thing, naturally the degree is unnecessary,) but no bites thus far.

It's really okay, though, I didn't post here to throw a pity party, just to share my experience. My interests have evolved and I'm moving forward in a different direction. The price of finishing college too early, maybe, but also maybe just a live and learn experience. If nothing else, it teaches you how to read sales pitches properly - if it says "broad, interdisciplinary approach," think very hard about whether you will come out with a single marketable skill