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Criminal Justice? (or any degree).? I am currently finishing up my junior year of college at a 4 year university pursuing my degree in Criminal Justice. Because time is flying so fast for me these days I know that before I know it, my summer will be over and so will my senior year and I am going to needing to be planning for post graduation. I have put a lot of thought into the things I want to do in life and they really go beyond what most people consider enough to be satisfied. Originally graduating with the degree in CJ and becoming a police officer (if given the opportunity) for several (3 or so minimum) years by requirement before wanting to work for the government (FBI or DEA mostly, but keeping my future options open). But I also realized that these types of organizations are very selective and only want those who they know are dedicated and have different experiences from the average citizen. I feel like this would aid my future endeavors as well as fulfill my feelings about joining after college irregardless of what the government may look for in candidates. Before I even went to college I thought about joining the military but not sure under which branch (Marine Corp. or U.S. Army). Either way it turned out college was the route I wanted because an education was very important to me and the coercion of society to go to college after you graduate high school wasn't easy to push away. But now I have now really thought about doing this after I graduate...
This is not because of money or anything like that, I will have virtually no student loans or debt by the time I graduate because I am fortunate enough. I am doing it for myself.
So I ask-- pertaining to my degree specifically (if possible) what exactly are the benefits of me joining after college? What sort of path would it be practical to take? I understand that you can get into officer positions more quickly yes, a bit better pay maybe. But I am sort of looking for a time line and outcome of being in there for x amount of years and if after what it would be like to come back into the "real world" (if you want to call it that) and get a job pertaining to my degree and having the opportunity to maybe work for the government in the future as a part of my own dream.
Sorry that this is a long read, but it's really hard to convey my feelings/question without giving some background. All answers are appreciated ahead of time.
This is not because of money or anything like that, I will have virtually no student loans or debt by the time I graduate because I am fortunate enough. I am doing it for myself.
So I ask-- pertaining to my degree specifically (if possible) what exactly are the benefits of me joining after college? What sort of path would it be practical to take? I understand that you can get into officer positions more quickly yes, a bit better pay maybe. But I am sort of looking for a time line and outcome of being in there for x amount of years and if after what it would be like to come back into the "real world" (if you want to call it that) and get a job pertaining to my degree and having the opportunity to maybe work for the government in the future as a part of my own dream.
Sorry that this is a long read, but it's really hard to convey my feelings/question without giving some background. All answers are appreciated ahead of time.