Crime is one of the most serious problems faced by modern society.
Once thought of as a simple problem with simple but drastic solutions, it is now understood to be highly complex. Modern efforts to control and respond to crime have utilized expert assistance from a variety of disciplines. These include Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Medicine, Law, History, Philosophy, Economics, and Computer Science. A career in criminal justice can be highly rewarding to someone who desires to help society face one of its more intractable social and public problems. Employment opportunities exist at all levels of government, from police officer to the directorships of federal agencies.