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Police and criminal science
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What is a police and criminal science major?
This program trains students to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities, both on land and sea.
of students said great professors were a highlight of this major.
of students found this major to be difficult.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.
of students said complex concepts were a challenging aspect of the major.
How much do police and criminal science majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is police and criminal science as a major?
Each year, around 3,350 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 11,700 students obtain an associate degree in police and criminal science. In 2021, 3,653 students received a bachelor's degree and 7,795 students received an associate degree. This is 2% more police and criminal science majors than there were in 2020. Police and criminal science is one of the most popular majors within criminal justice.
Advice from police and criminal science majors
Share your experienceThink outside of the box and be innovative. Criminal Science professors seem to love when a student has personality and can think in ways other than the direct ways they've been taught.
Hang in there. Some of the courses are going to require what seems like an excessive amount of reading, but the course information could not be understood otherwise. Also, CREATE A STUDY SCHEDULE and STICK TO IT!! Everything else will work out if you create a daily study habit that works for you, but only if you stick to it! You've got what it takes to be successful and walk across that stage on Graduation Day! Never settle for anything less than your absolute best when you can help it!
Keep up with every reading and exam as it is easy to fall behind but if you stay on top of your work you will do amazing things!
Just try your best and think about the task on hand
