Comments on: Top Criminal Justice Schools in America for 2012 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/07/top-criminal-justice-schools-in-america/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:10:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/07/top-criminal-justice-schools-in-america/#comment-36600 Radek M. Gadek Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:47:17 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/?p=487#comment-36600 Tough to pick one. Really :-) All should be in play with the Los Angeles Police Department; although, some departments may favor schools in / near their region. I feel that the LAPD, being diverse as it is, would be foolish not to consider degrees from New England or Midwestern schools, especially the ones you listed. Also, consider University of California Irvine - it has a very nice Master's degree related to Criminal Justice and Criminology (it's online). Tough to pick one. Really :-) All should be in play with the Los Angeles Police Department; although, some departments may favor schools in / near their region. I feel that the LAPD, being diverse as it is, would be foolish not to consider degrees from New England or Midwestern schools, especially the ones you listed. Also, consider University of California Irvine – it has a very nice Master’s degree related to Criminal Justice and Criminology (it’s online).

]]> By: Al http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/07/top-criminal-justice-schools-in-america/#comment-36565 Al Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:18:57 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/?p=487#comment-36565 I am looking into the University of Cincinnati, Northeastern U, and Arizona State for my Masters Degree in criminal justice, but I am not sure which would be the most favorable to the LAPD which is where I want to apply. Can anybody venture a guess, or different schools they like. I want to be a detective someday in major crimes. I live in CA so I need an online program, thank you! I am looking into the University of Cincinnati, Northeastern U, and Arizona State for my Masters Degree in criminal justice, but I am not sure which would be the most favorable to the LAPD which is where I want to apply. Can anybody venture a guess, or different schools they like. I want to be a detective someday in major crimes. I live in CA so I need an online program, thank you!

]]> By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/07/top-criminal-justice-schools-in-america/#comment-36109 Radek M. Gadek Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:52:55 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/?p=487#comment-36109 I don't know where you're looking up the rankings -- probably US News -- plus, I am assuming UC is University of Cincinnati, and not University of California (Irvine campus) - still, I'll use both for some comparisons. Either way all three schools: Michigan State University, University of Cincinnati, and University of California at Irvine are great schools. 1. Depending on where you're located (even if you go online), schools are known regionally or through associations. So, for example, MSU can resonate with many people because it also participates in popular NCAA competitions. Overall, It's a great Midwestern institution of higher learning 2. University of California would probably get some major recognition, too. But discerning fans of UCLA, will know that UCI is a whole different campus under the heavy-weight University of California System of schools. 3. University of Cincinnati is less known and a popular regional choice. 4. All are regionally accredited and have some or many programs ranking well in US News and The Princeton Review, for starters. 5. If this still applies, MSU takes 3 years to complete, UC Irvine takes about 2 years to complete and the best time saver of all, UC takes as little as 12 heavily accelerated months to finish. I guess I can't make the decision for you, but some of these points can help. Consider the cost and time investments, as well as marketability of the school, as well as the program. I don't have a favorite, but if I needed to get somewhere faster, I probably would take the "express train." All the best :-) I don’t know where you’re looking up the rankings — probably US News — plus, I am assuming UC is University of Cincinnati, and not University of California (Irvine campus) – still, I’ll use both for some comparisons. Either way all three schools: Michigan State University, University of Cincinnati, and University of California at Irvine are great schools.

1. Depending on where you’re located (even if you go online), schools are known regionally or through associations. So, for example, MSU can resonate with many people because it also participates in popular NCAA competitions. Overall, It’s a great Midwestern institution of higher learning

2. University of California would probably get some major recognition, too. But discerning fans of UCLA, will know that UCI is a whole different campus under the heavy-weight University of California System of schools.

3. University of Cincinnati is less known and a popular regional choice.

4. All are regionally accredited and have some or many programs ranking well in US News and The Princeton Review, for starters.

5. If this still applies, MSU takes 3 years to complete, UC Irvine takes about 2 years to complete and the best time saver of all, UC takes as little as 12 heavily accelerated months to finish.

I guess I can’t make the decision for you, but some of these points can help. Consider the cost and time investments, as well as marketability of the school, as well as the program. I don’t have a favorite, but if I needed to get somewhere faster, I probably would take the “express train.” All the best :-)

]]> By: gary http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/07/top-criminal-justice-schools-in-america/#comment-35207 gary Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:44:15 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/?p=487#comment-35207 which school should I go to to get a masters degree in Criminal justice, MSU or UC? UC is ranked 3rd CJ school but MSU is a bit more well known and is ranked way higher in the US News national rankings. help me decide please which school should I go to to get a masters degree in Criminal justice, MSU or UC? UC is ranked 3rd CJ school but MSU is a bit more well known and is ranked way higher in the US News national rankings. help me decide please

]]> By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/07/top-criminal-justice-schools-in-america/#comment-26218 Radek M. Gadek Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:21:14 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/?p=487#comment-26218 1. I don't think there's anything wrong with choosing Forensic Psychology as an option. Criminal Justice degree is not the holy grail. Departments seek diverse candidates with myriad skills. 2. There are many people who are more brain than brawn, but they still must be able to protect themselves, the public and their peers. As a detective you're still a police officer. 3. Eligibility on taking the detective's exam is based on position opening, but usually one is able to take the exam after their probationary period is up - granted other departmental requirements are met, including education. 4. A Forensic Psychology degree can help, as can a Criminal Justice degree or a Criminology degree. There are different attributes that can be considered. I don't necessarily think one's better than the other. Go for what makes you say: "I would love to do that!" 5. Florida Tech doesn't have the best psychology programs, and overall - in the national scope - it's a good school. Regionally, it may have a higher status. 1. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with choosing Forensic Psychology as an option. Criminal Justice degree is not the holy grail. Departments seek diverse candidates with myriad skills.
2. There are many people who are more brain than brawn, but they still must be able to protect themselves, the public and their peers. As a detective you’re still a police officer.
3. Eligibility on taking the detective’s exam is based on position opening, but usually one is able to take the exam after their probationary period is up – granted other departmental requirements are met, including education.
4. A Forensic Psychology degree can help, as can a Criminal Justice degree or a Criminology degree. There are different attributes that can be considered. I don’t necessarily think one’s better than the other. Go for what makes you say: “I would love to do that!”
5. Florida Tech doesn’t have the best psychology programs, and overall – in the national scope – it’s a good school. Regionally, it may have a higher status.

]]> By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/07/top-criminal-justice-schools-in-america/#comment-26156 Radek M. Gadek Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:24:12 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/?p=487#comment-26156 John Jay College is a great place to obtain a degree in Criminology - really one of the best in the US. I don't think Criminal Justice is better than Criminology or vice versa; they are two different programs which are sometimes intertwined (offering certain courses from each program). John Jay College is a great place to obtain a degree in Criminology – really one of the best in the US. I don’t think Criminal Justice is better than Criminology or vice versa; they are two different programs which are sometimes intertwined (offering certain courses from each program).

]]> By: John http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/07/top-criminal-justice-schools-in-america/#comment-25748 John Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:55:44 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/?p=487#comment-25748 My son is currently a junior in high school and wants to attend John jay for a degree in criminology. What do you think about there criminology program. He wants to work in law enforcement and do you think its better for a criminal justice degree or criminology? My son is currently a junior in high school and wants to attend John jay for a degree in criminology. What do you think about there criminology program. He wants to work in law enforcement and do you think its better for a criminal justice degree or criminology?

]]> By: Radek M. Gadek http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/07/top-criminal-justice-schools-in-america/#comment-25123 Radek M. Gadek Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:34:24 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/?p=487#comment-25123 Despite BU being one of the best schools in the US, I chose these schools based on current rankings and program / department strength. I feel BU is a definite contender, but for right now, there are better schools out there for Criminal Justice and Criminology students. Despite BU being one of the best schools in the US, I chose these schools based on current rankings and program / department strength. I feel BU is a definite contender, but for right now, there are better schools out there for Criminal Justice and Criminology students.

]]> By: Kevin Breeden http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/07/top-criminal-justice-schools-in-america/#comment-25006 Kevin Breeden Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:22:23 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/?p=487#comment-25006 Just wondering why Boston University did not make your list of top criminal justice schools. Just wondering why Boston University did not make your list of top criminal justice schools.

]]> By: LACJ http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/07/top-criminal-justice-schools-in-america/#comment-22469 LACJ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:49:36 +0000 http://criminaljusticeonlineblog.com/?p=487#comment-22469 Hello I have found your blog very helpful. I fel like you really know what you are talking about. I have a question. I know that to be a police officer you don't have to have a degree. I want to finish my Bachelors though because I want to be a detective at some point. If I finish my Bachelors in Forensic Psychology would that be a bad thing come hiring time? It wouldn't be the usual CJ degree. I just find the program fascinating and you get the best of both worlds where you learn about law enforcement but also the psychology of criminals and the sociology of crime etc. Also, I read the requirements and I am able to pass the police academy physically but I've always been more brain than brawn. This is why I want to use the better part of myself and become a detective. How many years on average does it take to become eligible to take the detective test? Would a Forensic Psychology degree prepare me for this? Or, would I become better prepared by taking CJ or Criminology. Also, Florida Tech University has a Forensic Psychology program with an online option. What do you think about this school? Are there any reputable universities with a Forensic Psychology BA or BS with an online option that you would recommend? Thank you for your time answering my question! Hello I have found your blog very helpful. I fel like you really know what you are talking about. I have a question. I know that to be a police officer you don’t have to have a degree. I want to finish my Bachelors though because I want to be a detective at some point. If I finish my Bachelors in Forensic Psychology would that be a bad thing come hiring time? It wouldn’t be the usual CJ degree. I just find the program fascinating and you get the best of both worlds where you learn about law enforcement but also the psychology of criminals and the sociology of crime etc. Also, I read the requirements and I am able to pass the police academy physically but I’ve always been more brain than brawn. This is why I want to use the better part of myself and become a detective. How many years on average does it take to become eligible to take the detective test? Would a Forensic Psychology degree prepare me for this? Or, would I become better prepared by taking CJ or Criminology. Also, Florida Tech University has a Forensic Psychology program with an online option. What do you think about this school? Are there any reputable universities with a Forensic Psychology BA or BS with an online option that you would recommend? Thank you for your time answering my question!

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