If you are not sure what the difference between criminal justice and criminology is, that’s more than understandable. Obviously they both pertain to crime, and there is a fair amount of crossover between the two. Depending on who you ask, …
What do pro athletes do after they retire? Some may go on to coaching, sports broadcasting, or management, even entrepreneurship developing and retailing their own line of sports ware or gear. Others do something completely different. Take former NFL player …
If you’ve been researching criminal justice or related programs, you may have heard the term “accredited” thrown around, such as an accredited school, program, college or university. What does accredited mean and is it important? What is accreditation? When a …
We continue our interview with criminal justice/law enforcement educator, writer and consultant, retired LAPD Police Lieutenant, Raymond E. Foster. If you missed Part 1, check it out here. CJSI: What were some of the roles you played as Sergeant? RF: …
If you are planning on completing a criminal justice internship this summer or beyond, and have yet to apply, deadlines for some agencies and employers are just around the corner. Not all internships are limited to the summer semester. Some …
If you happen to be in Radford, Virginia this evening (Tuesday, December 3) you might be interested in what’s going on in Radford University’s McGuffey 206 starting at 5pm. Students in Dr. Tod Burke and Dr. Stephen Owen’s criminal justice …
In Part 1 of our Study Skills blog, we looked at tips for active listening and note taking during criminal justice lectures. Today we’re going to talk about recommendations for reviewing your notes after class, as well as advice on …
Criminal justice and related degrees generally involve a balance of practical, applied or hands-on courses WITH knowledge, theory-based or lecture-style courses. Examples of lecture courses might include criminology, the court systems, intro to the criminal justice system, criminal law, the …
Maybe you’ve been out of high school for several years (or many years) or never graduated at all. Perhaps you’re a parent, a grandparent or have been holding down the same job for decades. Do you want to further your …
As you pursue a degree within the criminal justice sphere, you may have to complete an internship or field placement as part of your required course list. In other cases it may be an elective or it may not be …