Where will I be five years from now?

By: Michelle ZapataA.P. English Pd. 5

I will study Criminal Justice while in college. I want go into the Law Enforcement department with my degree.

What will I study in college?

CUNY John Jay College for Criminal Justice:

Main Address SAT Average Score: GPA: 2.75 & Higher

899 Tenth Avenue  Critical Reading: 400-490 Tuition:

New York, NY 10019 Math: 410-510 Full Instate Fees: $15, 361

(212) 237-8000  Writing: 390-490www.jjay.cuny.edu/

SUNY University at Albany:Main Address SAT Average Score: GPA: 2.75 & Higher

1400 Washington Avenue  Critical Reading: 500-590 Tuition: Albany, NY 12222  Math: 530-620 Full Instate Fees: $20, 205 (518) 442-3300  Writing: ---www.albany.edu

SUNY College at Buffalo:Main Address SAT Average Score: GPA: 2.75 & Higher

1300 Elmwood Avenue  Critical Reading: 440-530 Tuition: Buffalo, NY 14222  Math: 450-540 Full Instate Fees: $18, 779 (716) 878-4000  Writing: ---www.buffalostate.edu

My Top Five Colleges

It will take approximately four years to get my Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with the following required courses:

How long will my studies take & what courses are needed for my degree?

Criminal Justice 101 Law 203 Sociology 203 Corrections 201 Law 206 Police Science 201

Psychology 101 Social Science Research 325 Political Science

Working for the F.B.I. as a special agent requires intense 18 week training.

There are several key requirements to be hired; for example, being a U.S. Citizen, at least 23 years old, passing the physical examinations, etc.

As a detective or special agent the job entitles you to protect many aspects of national security.

Nature of the Job

A trait you need for this job is being able to protect the nation by all means necessary.

We need to be prepared to work long hours, at least 40 hour weeks.

Need to be able to know how to handle stress.

Personal Traits

Law Enforcement is a career that is growing rapidly, from 2008-2018, it is estimated that it will grow 10 percent.

As an agent or detective for the F.B.I. the starting salary will be around $63,804 and ending after years of experience at $92,700.

Trends of the Job & Earning Potential:

Jobs in the Law/ Law Enforcement career path are rapidly rising, with more demand for people in this career.

Since 9/11, believe it or not, the crime rate in New York City has risen, and gone down, but can still go higher than the nation’s average.

Job Availability in five years:

Related occupations for this field of work would be a police officer or anything in local law enforcement. Also you can go into the state law enforcement which is court systems, crime labs, etc. As well as the federal law enforcement which is the F.B.I., Department of Homeland Security, etc. And lastly, you can go into private law enforcement, private detective, security officers, etc.

Related Occupations & Challenges To be faced:

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