Criminal justice bachelor's degree programs can help you boost your law enforcement career. A bachelor's degree can qualify you for such jobs as warden or probation officer, and for a variety of police supervisor/manager positions. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that first-line police supervisors earn a median salary of nearly $70,000 a year.
College Courses in Criminal Justice
Typical criminal justice degrees provide a social science foundation, and might include classes in sociology, psychology, law, political science, history, and/or geography. Courses specific to law enforcement, such as policing, corrections, probation, and juvenile delinquency, are also part of the core curriculum. Consider completing online courses if you plan to keep your current job in law enforcement or another field while you study. Many law enforcement employers will pay for employees to take career-enhancing college courses.
