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Is a Criminal Justice Degree Major Hard to Complete?

by Radek M. Gadek on February 4, 2010

Three common questions from many blog readers: Is a criminal justice degree hard? Is criminal justice a hard major? Is criminal justice hard? These 3 questions lead to a compounded one: is a criminal justice degree major hard to complete? The answer…
I personally think that a criminal justice degree is a fairly straight-forward major. It [...]

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Email from Jake in Illinois: What’s the difference between Criminal Justice and Criminal Law?
I can’t believe I didn’t think of answering this age-old question back when I started my blog. However, it’s never too late to tackle this one so I’ll give it my best shot.
Criminal Justice vs. Criminal Law
So you’re thinking about majoring in [...]

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How Long Does it Take to get a Degree in Forensic Science

by Radek M. Gadek on November 16, 2009

How long does it take to get a Forensic Science degree? A great question! The answer depends on which degree level one is seeking to accomplish. Is it an Associate’s, a Bachelor’s, a Master’s, a PhD, or perhaps an MD in Forensic Sciences or similar disciplines? Are you taking this specialized degree program at a [...]

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Verbal Advantage is the Best Vocabulary Builder, Bar None

by Radek M. Gadek on August 22, 2009

Verbal Advantage is the best vocabulary builder, bar none. While in college, I was looking for vocabulary building tools, specifically a GRE vocabulary builder. After a few failed attempts at using different programs, Verbal Advantage came into my sights through a good friend of mine who got me the CD program as a gift.
Lets just [...]

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50,000 Volt Taser Strikes Man, How Does He Survive?

by Radek M. Gadek on May 8, 2009

He Doesn’t!
I went to court the other day and overhead a tenacious injury lawyer presenting a case for his client. I didn’t care for the details, but when he started going into the medical and technical terms associated with Taser related injuries his client sustained I nearly wanted to hit him upside the head with, [...]

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Michigan State University is one of the best places in U.S. to study Criminal Justice and other Criminology programs. MSU initiated its online Masters in Criminal Justice program back in 1998, making it the first degree program on the Internet from Michigan State. Quite frankly, it is one of the first prestigious programs on the [...]

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University of Wollongong – Transnational Crime Prevention

by Radek M. Gadek on February 9, 2009

You probably won’t believe me, but I am considering taking on my PhD in Australia. Since I am really passionate about organized crime like terrorism, identity theft, and trafficking of humans and drugs, I found one of the best schools in the world to delve into my interests.
University of Wollongong Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention [...]

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How Long Does it Take to Get a Law Degree?

by Radek M. Gadek on January 28, 2009

If you are thinking about going to Law School you may wonder how long does it take to get a Law Degree? Well, that all depends on how long do you want to be in Law School. Joking aside, here are the details.
Bachelor what?
First things first, you must obtain a bachelor degree. Granted this is [...]

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Best PhD & Doctorate Criminal Justice Schools & Programs

by Radek M. Gadek on January 17, 2009

If you are looking for the best PhD & Doctorate Criminal Justice Schools and Programs then the Criminal Justice Online Blog is the best place to find them. Doctoral degrees in Criminal Justice & Criminology are available both online and off.
Even though I tend to focus on online programs, I strongly feel that a proper [...]

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How Long Does it Take to get a Degree in Criminal Justice

by Radek M. Gadek on January 15, 2009

I get this question a lot: how long does it take to get a degree in Criminal Justice? Well, that all depends on which degree level you are asking about. Is it an Associates, a Bachelors, a Masters, or a PhD? Are you taking this degree at a traditional campus based university or college? Or, [...]

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