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Criminal Justice Degree, College, and Career Blog is a free resource for anyone who is looking for information on Criminal Justice colleges, degrees, and careers.

Whether you are looking for a traditional campus based program, or would like to go to college online, you can count on the Criminal Justice Degree, College, and Career Blog to be there for you with relevant information on more than 2,100 colleges, universities, institutes, and vocational schools. Explore info on various degree paths, courses, accreditation, financial aid, college application & essay writing help, and more.

As the criminal justice field evolves so does the need for highly skilled law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. Get the latest info on career options along with job descriptions, salaries, occupational outlook, application and educational requirements, and career resources that will help you get your foot in the door.

Who the heck are you?

My name is Radek M. Gadek and I am a graduate of the renowned Masters in Criminal Justice program at Boston University. I have studied at both traditional universities and online universities, thus allowing me to share my knowledge about education on both platforms.

As you continue on your quest in finding the right criminal justice program, online or off, I hope that Criminal Justice Degree, College, and Career Blog will be your guide.

I started this blog because there is virtually no constructive information on criminal justice education and careers. I know that there is great information out there, but it is mostly hidden behind “cookie cutter” sites that maybe provide general information on CJ education and careers.

Criminal justice education online – a popular necessity, without the guilt

I really feel that online education and the criminal justice field go very well together. Not everyone can attend a “regular” university to obtain a bachelors or a masters degree. Time constraints, family situations, and even professional obligations require for some of us to venture into the online world in order to obtain a quality education.

However, when the time comes, many people don’t understand that obtaining a criminal justice degree from an online university is the right thing to do. When they come to this realization, usually a list of stereotypes and a line of naysayers stops them from achieving their goals:

• How will they look at me when I tell them I go to college online
• The degree must be less valid or not respected by employers and other schools
• I am going to get scammed (not if you read this blog)
• I can’t really get a quality education online
• And many, many other excuses that are further debilitating these individuals.

So, don’t let it be you. I can assure you that you can obtain an accredited online degree in criminal justice without feeling guilty, confused, or worried about it.

Advantages of taking criminal justice courses online

• Faster turn around time of getting your degree; where it took you 4 years to get your bachelor’s and 3 years to get your master’s, you can now do it in about 2.5 years and 1.5 years, respectively. A seven year criminal justice education turned into four. The magic lies in the accelerated nature of online education.
• You don’t have to get out of your pajamas or be a part of the rush hour commute to attend. You can complete the majority, if not the entire program, online.
• Your degree is as valid and respected as the brick-and-mortar degree would be. Granted, the school and the program is accredited by the proper accreditation bodies (more info about accreditation on this very site).
• You can keep your current job and obligations and virtually squeeze your education into your lifestyle. Don’t be too comfortable though. You will need to study and produce assignments and projects on time.
• Many Criminal Justice professionals are already taking courses and completing degree programs to further their education and increase their potential for promotion at work. Why wouldn’t you do this, too.

The only thing that is stopping you is you and your brain’s preconceived notions. You must understand that criminal justice online is not a walk in the park and that it will require you to put your share of effort. However, with discipline, time management, and an open mind you can get on the road to obtaining a degree in criminal justice. Yes, online!

But wait, there’s more… more free resources that is

find information about all things criminal justice online and off on this very site:

• How to look for the best criminal justice program for you
• Find out what courses you might be taking and how they can shape your on-campus or online education experience
• How to spot hidden dangers related to accreditation and program requirements
• How to improve your chances of being accepted into even the best of the best in CJ education
• How to write your papers, take quizzes, and participate in discussions
• Learn to properly utilize citation, especially the American Psychological Association (APA) format
• See some of my criminal justice papers filled with great content ranging from Crime & Punishment to Terrorism to Victimology.
• Generate topic ideas for your own essays (don’t just copy the ones on my site – have you heard of plagiarism?)
• Learn about career options you have by completing your degree, courses, and certificate programs in criminal justice or related program
• Oh! Yes, plenty of career resources, too (how could I forget)
• And much, much more.

Just stay tuned, comment, and let others know what you think. If you really feel this site “delivers the goods” don’t forget to link to it. Maybe someone else will find this resource useful.

All the best on your road to success.

Radek M. Gadek, MCJ