StudentAdvisor.com, a new online research tool for students looking to enroll in college, just released a digital Guide to Criminal Justice Careers. The guide includes articles discussing the different types of criminal justice degree programs, 10 great reasons to earn a criminal justice degree, what to expect once enrolled in [...]
Help Articles
Criminal Justice Scholarship for Current College Students
Criminal justice scholarship opportunities are sometimes hard to find. I just learned about this scholarship on EducationGrant.com. Check it out!
The David E. Whitmire Scholarship fund was created in 1999 by various members of the Whitmire family to honor the life and career of David E. Whitmire.
Applicants must [...]
10 Factors That Determine Financial Aid
The cost of a college education can be daunting. Federal financial aid can, however, allow you to reach your career goals by helping you pay for your degree. The federal government offers student loans via accredited schools that participate in one of two federal loan programs, bank-based loans and Department of Education direct loans. The [...]
Avoiding Scholarship Scams
You can’t apply to too many scholarships. You can, however, be fooled by scholarship scams if you are not careful. Protect your time, money, and information while applying for college scholarships – avoid these popular scholarship scams:
Unsolicited or random emails offering scholarship assistance
If the scholarship requires you to send money [...]
Criminal Justice Master’s Degrees: Make the Most of Your Career
If you are interested in making the most of your career in criminal justice, perhaps you should consider earning a Criminal Justice Master’s Degree. A criminal justice master’s degree program will emphasize both statistical and scientific analysis. Students can expect to study the history of the American Criminal Justice System, correctional theory, analytic and research [...]
College Scholarships for Criminal Justice Majors
Find a Criminal Justice Scholarship
College scholarships are essentially free money that you can use to help pay for your education. Many colleges, universities, nonprofit organizations and private companies award scholarships to outstanding students each year. Scholarships are awarded for merit so an application, essay, or nomination are usually required to be considered. Here are a [...]
Criminal Justice Internships
Both education and work experience are important when it comes to finding a job in criminal justice. An internship is an excellent way to get the work experience you need so that when you graduate from school you will be ready to enter the work force. Participating in an internship will also allow you to [...]
Earning an Online Degree
Online university degrees are an excellent choice for people who have families, full-time jobs, and other responsibilities that make it hard for them to attend campus courses. They can also be particularly helpful for those who don’t have access to transportation. Online degree programs offer courses that allow students to work at their own pace [...]
Certificate Program Information
Certificate and diploma programs provide practical knowledge to prepare students for a specific job or task. Requirements will differ between programs, but are generally less demanding than those of a degree program.
Certificate programs appeal to many people. Some people view certificate programs as an opportunity to advance their career without the time and financial [...]
Doctoral Degrees Defined
A doctoral degree represents the highest and most advanced level of study one can achieve. Most doctoral degrees take about seven years to complete. They consist of coursework, comprehensive exams, and the presentation of a dissertation in a specific subject. A dissertation is an academic research paper in which an argument is supported using original [...]