A degree in criminal justice can open doors for you in various careers. Traditionally, people with a criminal justice degree work in law enforcement or support the law enforcement community in other ways.
What Is a Criminologist?
A criminologist is a professional who researches and studies crime to prevent and reduce it from occurring. They use statistics from previous crimes to provide data to other law enforcement professionals with the intent that it will help to create a solution for crimes. They focus on why and how certain crimes are happening and research people who are committing the crimes.