Category Archives: Criminal Justice Degree

Is a Criminal Justice Degree Useful?

Some online discussion boards reveal that some people consider a criminal justice degree to be a “waste of time,” a “cake walk” or too generic, meaning graduates will have difficulty finding employment once they are finished. Although we at CJSI …

Getting Back to the Grind

For the past week-and-a-half, kids have been returning to school, college and university classes have resumed and the regular 9 to 5 is business as usual. For those that were fortunate enough to have a lengthy break over the holidays, …

Study Abroad for the Experience of a Lifetime

On the CJSI Facebook page the question was asked: “What are your hopes for 2013?” Several responded with something to the effect that they would like to study abroad. If you ever get the chance to spend an extended time …

Criminal Justice Degree Tips

If you are just starting or considering taking a criminal justice degree, you are embarking on an intriguing educational and career path. You will take interdisciplinary coursework that delves into various areas, from history, sociology and psychology to law, policing …

Tips for Students Starting College or University

Across the country, university and college faculty, students and staff are gearing up for the first day of class. If you are freshman just beginning your postsecondary journey, you may be experiencing a range of sensations, from excitement and curiosity …

Scholarships – There’s Still Time to Apply

Are you about to start another year of university or just beginning your degree program and worried about scrounging up last minute funds? While many institutions require scholarship applications to be submitted throughout the spring, some have deadlines in August …

Cool Classes – Criminal Justice Degree

So you’re thinking of taking a criminal justice degree to start your career as a law enforcement officer, homeland security specialist, criminologist, FBI Agent, corrections officer, probations specialist or another related field. Are you wondering if until you start your …

Advantages of Online Degrees

With continual, rampant advances in communication technologies, more and more colleges and universities across the United States are offering degrees online. Some prospective students are hesitant to get on the Internet educational bandwagon for fear that they won’t be gaining …