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Private law firms employed 7 out of 10 paralegals and legal assistants; most of the remainder worked for corporate legal departments and various levels of government. |
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About 60 percent of court reporters worked for State and local governments, a reflection of the large number of court reporters working in courts, legislatures, and various agencies. |
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In May 2004, full-time wage and salary paralegals and legal assistants had median annual earnings, including bonuses, of $39,130. |
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| (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Legal Assistants and Court Reporters) |
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| Degrees in Criminal Justice Articles :: Criminal Justice Schools |
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| Contemporary Criminal Justice Careers |
| by Robyn Tellefsen |
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Criminal Justice professionals do more than protect citizens from bad guys with guns -- today's technology has altered the way crimes are committed. Crime has made its way online in the form of cyber identity theft, hacking and phishing, cyber stalking, cyber terrorism, cyber pornography, and cyber gambling.
Want to make the world a safer place, online and off? Earn your criminal justice degree.
At the University of Phoenix, for instance, you can earn a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice administration to gain an interdisciplinary understanding of crime and justice in American society. The degree program, which incorporates interpersonal skills and managerial and administrative subject matter, will prepare you for positions of responsibility and leadership within the criminal justice community and beyond.
Undergraduate criminal justice courses provide an overview of police, prosecution, courts, and the correctional system, as well as the problems of the administration of justice in a democratic society. Contemporary criminal justice courses explore changes brought about by the war on terror as well as rapid technological change. You'll learn about homeland security, police response to terrorism, police accountability, racial profiling, and community participation in public safety.
When you're ready for the next level, you may opt to pursue a master of science degree in administration of justice and security from the University of Phoenix. With this criminal justice degree, you'll acquire the knowledge you need to develop competence in administering criminal justice or security programs. The administrative program development and problem solving skills taught will prepare you for advanced career opportunities in the management of police, corrections, security, or court operations.
Graduate-level criminal justice courses apply management and financial principles to criminal justice organizations, analyzing constitutional requirements, court decisions, and legislation as they impact management in criminal justice organizations. You'll also explore the importance of developing a crisis management team, creating a command center, and maintaining an emergency response plan.
And criminal justice careers are in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is projected to increase 9 to 17 percent through 2014. In May 2004, median annual earnings in this criminal justice career were $39,600, with the highest 10 percent earning more than $66,660. That same year, police and sheriff's patrol officers had median annual earnings of $45,210, with the highest 10 percent earning more than $68,880. And median annual earnings of detectives and criminal investigators were $53,990, with the highest 10 percent earning more than $86,010.
Fight contemporary crime with a criminal justice career.
About the author:
Robyn Tellefsen is a frequent contributor to The CollegeBound Network. Learn more about finding a school that's right for you.
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