Another question about college

[studentcj]

I read so many people on here ask about college, and what they should major in, and most on here say as long as you don't do CJ. Well, I'm currently a junior majoring in CJ. All through high school I was told to major in it. I couldn't see myself majoring in accounting, business, or management because I think it is boring, I believe that majoring in something I don't care for isn't a smart thing to do. I'm interested in criminal justice and go to a university that is ranked like in the top 4 in the country. One of my professors is ex-FBI, and many have LE experience as detectives and those that have worked in corrections and doing various research. The only other things I'm interested in is history, but I don't want to be a historian, or a teacher, so I figured it was pointless. My question is , less say something happens and I'm not able to be in LE, are you people saying that in no way do I have a chance to get a good job doing something else with a CJ degree. I know plenty of people who have jobs, unrelated to what there degree is. Also, most jobs you have to go through job training and will learn many of the things you need to be succesful, the rest through on the job training. I only ask this because it seems as though you think it is the end to any hope in anything else.

[rdp]

A CRJ degree limits you to security or LE type work......

While other recommended degrees can be used for more fields.

[Kenpokev]

I'd suggest you minor in CJ and major in management. It will get you a lot further in your career with any larger agency (many require a BA/BS for LT rank or above) plus you have many more open doors if you decide LE sucks. Keep in mind that a large majority of LEO's retire at 20-25 years, which will put you at about 45-50 years old. Further, the Fenderal agencies generally prefer non-cj degrees.

Cheers

[Kenpokev]

Further, the Fenderal agencies generally prefer non-cj degrees.

errr...that would be "Federal"...typing a tad too fast this morning.

[retdetsgt]

I echo the others. If something comes up like an unknown medical problem that DQ's you from LE, then you've really limited your options. Look for something that interesting to you that you can fall back on if necessary.

[studentcj]

I understand that, but I'm not interested in Fed LE, and every other subject that I'm interested in are things that you can't necessarily fall back on and I don't think it is impossible to get another job, with a CJ degree, because I've seen it many times before, besides, I guess it is something I will just have to deal with. Thanks for your advice.

[P01IC3M4N]

<-------Human Resources Management.

two reasons, you won't be a cop forever, administration is nothing but desk jockeys and with a CJ degree, you won't have a clue how to work a department budget.

[Valor55]

If you were just starting I think it would be wise to avoid it but you've already made to to your junior year, you don't have to change anything. It won't hurt you but a CJ degree isn't going to help you either. Since you've made it this far just stick it out.