Navigating Your Future: Transforming Your Degree into your Career

3 Credits

Assists Criminology and Criminal Justice students in exploring and preparing for entering graduate school and/or the professional work world. Academic success and professional development in the criminal justice field will be emphasized. Specific topics covered in the course include graduate school options, the benefits of a social science degree, and careers in private industry, nonprofit organizations, and federal, state, and local agencies. Will also focus on job preparation skills including writing a resume, creating a cover letter, and preparing for an interview.