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Originally, the true intent of this blog was to cover online criminal justice degree program information and pertinent resources. However, over some time, Criminal Justice Degree, College, and Career Blog started to transform into a guide for anyone looking for criminal justice colleges, program types, courses, and career information - no matter if they wanted to attend college online or on-campus.

This blog should give you the tools you need to successfully get into criminal justice schools of your choice. The articles, essays, Q&As and numerous site resources should provide you with everything you need to make an informed decision about your next move.

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Recent Blog Posts on Criminal Justice Degrees, Colleges, Careers, & more

Top Criminal Justice Schools in America for 2012

What are the top criminal justice schools in America? It’s a question I get in my mailbox at least once a week. The truth is, it’s not University of Phoenix, Everest College, or Westwood College as you probably found other sites claiming a list of “10 Best Criminal Justice Schools” to be. Come on! Here’s [...]

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Best Criminal Justice Schools in California – CA Colleges

Email from many many readers: Hey Radek, I think it goes without saying, what are the best criminal justice schools in California? Quit holding out on us. I’m not holding out. Really, I’m not. You would think that California has the best Criminal Justice schools in the United States, but the truth is not that [...]

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Criminal Justice Degree Not Always A Requirement

Is a Criminal Justice Degree a requirement if you want to work in law enforcement? Several years ago, when I first started researching law enforcement careers, I was under the impression that a criminal justice degree is a mandatory requirement. Heck, I thought any 4-year degree had to be a mandatory accomplishment. After countless hours [...]

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Is a Criminal Justice Degree Major Hard to Complete?

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. [...]

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Difference Between a Detective and a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)

Email from Ryan: What is the difference between a homicide detective and a crime scene investigator (CSI)? A homicide detective and a crime scene investigator are often thought of as one profession. The media, TV, and movies often portray a crime scene where a detective takes a pen out of his pocket and starts poking [...]

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In Law Enforcement, What Does LEO Mean?

If you’ve ever read any other law enforcement blogs, criminal justice job descriptions, or specialized articles you may have come across LEO. So what does LEO mean? Is it just an astrological sign? A name? Or, as you may have figured already, it means Law Enforcement Ooooooooo. LEO is an acronym often used by police [...]

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What’s the Difference Between Criminal Justice and Criminal Law?

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 [...]

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Mystery Reader, Criminal Justice Grad School, Few Questions

I recently had a great e-mail conversation with one of my blog readers and I thought this can be helpful for some of you. Just remember, it is a personal e-mail so nothing is scripted. Take it for what it’s worth. Hope it helps some of you. The Story – The Questions Hey Radek, I [...]

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

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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10 Criminal Justice Careers Without Carrying a Gun

Q: I’m genuinely interested in criminal justice and criminology; nevertheless, i really do not like guns. I wouldn’t feel comfortable in a line of business where a weapon is required. It seems like every occupation in criminal justice calls for a gun (at least in United States). Is this true? Are there any career positions [...]

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