You may find yourself taking classes with professionals who are already in the field. According to Dr. Ben Wright, UB's Undergraduate Program Director for Criminal Justice , recent graduates work for local police departments and state and federal agencies. Others continue their studies at the graduate level, enrolling in Master's and Doctoral programs. One of the best ways to learn about careers in criminal justice is to network with professionals currently working in the field. The Career Center's Alumni Resource Directory lists criminal justice alumni who have offered to be sources of information for students determining their career goals.
Many alumni are available for informational interviews .
Join professional organizations, talk with professors, and join an online listserv or discussion group to learn more from and about CJ professionals. The links listed below will start you in your career exploration and information gathering.