Careers
Your degree in Criminal/Social Justice will provide opportunities for a number of exciting careers. In fact, many graduates of Lewis' Criminal/Social Justice program now hold high-level positions, both around Chicago and throughout the country.
The career outlook for criminal justice professionals is good. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects expanded opportunities for law enforcement officials, particularly police officers. Positions for correctional officers are increasing too, due to a rising inmate population and longer average sentences. National security concerns and drug-related crimes call for more qualified personnel at federal and state levels.
The job options are many. Some require advanced education, whether graduate or professional school. Others are entry-level and others will require further work experience. You could pursue a career as a:
- CIA agent
- Corrections officer
- Court reporter
- Criminologist
- DEA agent
- FBI agent
- Forensic evidence technician
- Immigration & Custorms (ICE) agent
- Judge
- Lawyer
- Paralegal
- Police dispatcher
- Police officer
- Probation officer
- Private investigator
- Security professional
- Secret Service agent
- Sheriff
- U.S. Marshall
