“Everyone thinks that the only thing you can do with the criminal justice degree is get involved in law enforcement and be a police officer,” JWU Professor Paul Sylvestre said. But in fact, a degree in criminal justice will prepare graduates for a wide array of career opportunities ranging from law enforcement to court advocate to private security.

“Private security is a growing industry right now”, Sylvestre says. “We’re talking about hotel security, loss prevention, and asset protection.”

So, what does that mean for someone graduating with a criminal justice degree and looking for a career in the criminal justice field? Well, keep your options open!

By taking advantage of one of JWU’s various online criminal justice masters degrees, you prepare yourself to take on a number of opportunities. Check out what JWU Professor Paul Sylvestre has to say about the growing industry.

Interested in earning your MPA or MS in criminal justice with Johnson & Wales University’s College of Online Education? For more information, complete the “Request Info” form on this page or call 855-JWU-1881.