Criminal Justice Personal Statement

My desire for a career in law enforcement started while pursuing my undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida. As a freshman biology major with hopes of becoming a Radiologist, it did not take me long to realize the medical field was not for me. Peers in my classes had a passion and interest for the material that I did not possess. My grades poorly reflected the type of student I was. Realizing it was time for a change, at the end of my sophomore year I started seeking guidance. Unbeknownst to me, my disinterest in the curriculum was a major contribution to my poor performance. I completed career assessments and sat with academic counselors in several different areas of study. I was feeling more confused than ever because Criminal Justice courses often sparked my interest, but I hesitated due to the dangerous nature of police work.

Careers based around criminology play an essential part in everyday society, both protecting and stabilising communities and all who reside in them, and over the past few years it has become apparent to me that this is a subject I find both intriguing and compelling. My interest in the subject first developed in late childhood when I became fascinated with programmes such as Scott and Bailey, which look at crime prevention and the effect crime has on society. After spending a week of work experience with the MOD police based at DSTL at Porton Down, my passion for working within this field developed further, leading to a desire to understand why criminals act the way they do. This is ultimately what has led me to apply for the Criminology course. My A levels have helped me to develop my essay writing and analytical ability, focusing on investigating theories and texts and drawing my own conclusions from them.

Personal Statement Studying criminology-related course has been among my personal and professional aspirations in life. The requirements for joining the profession of criminal justice vary from one institution or state to another. Leguelinel, Caridad (45) assert that the variation in the requirements depends on the career path one want to take. In some instance, institutions require an individual to pass a physical exam and a high school diploma (Leguelinel, Caridad 98). However, significant analysis of most of the local and state agencies shows that successful candidates to practice in the profession should have an associate’s degree.

y work and personal experiences have influenced my decision to go back to college and my degree choice greatly. I would like to attain my degree in Criminal Justice to further my goals in the career I have already begun. Having over 8 years of experience in the youth correctional field, I am confident in my decision to further my education in criminal justice. I started working for the Division of Youth Corrections (DYC) in 2007 as an Administrative Assistant and through training and dedication to the victims I served, became a Certified Victim Advocate through the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance. Part of my responsibilities included assisting victims through the critical stages of the adjudication process. I attended court hearings,

This paper reflects about criminal justice careers that will help me get knowledge and get a better idea about the career that I choose. Components of criminal justice: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. A brief description about the career, the requirements, and the hiring criteria the career has. Tell why the position interest me, how does it relate to the career path that I want, and finally what I’m looking for in gaining from the career.

I chose to major in Criminal Justice when I discovered the career of a Game Warden. I have always had a strong love for animals and the outdoors. When I discovered the career of a Game Warden I instantly fell in love.

1. As an individual I have always been appreciative of front line responders and their willingness to step in and assist individuals in a time of need. Witnessing this has inspired me to pursue a career in law enforcement and criminal justice. My ultimate goal after completing the Correctional Services Program is to apply to police agencies, and correctional institutions.

For as long as I can remember I have wanted to study Criminology, the idea of gaining a deeper understanding of crimes, the causes and the impact that this has on society is truly fascinating. I’ve always been curious about the way the mind works. Personally, I am most excited about looking at the different aspects of criminal behaviour and how the legal system differs depending on these differences.

My whole life I was raised believing I would become a doctor and uplift my family out of poverty. My mother worked two jobs to fulfill that dream. My eldest brother quit high school to fulfill that dream. My eldest sister gave up her dreams of college to fulfill that dream. One by one in some way or another all 7 of my siblings had to put their dreams aside, they had to make sacrifices so that I would have a chance of surviving in this world. And for the longest time I was doing things because it was expected of me. I was set on a medical path, not because it was a passion, but because it was an obligation. I started to resent it, and I had guilt stemming from all the sacrifices 8 people made so that I would have a shot of making it. I felt

As someone who has attended online school since 2008, I would like to think I enjoy learning about things within the Criminal Justice field. Initially when I started this educational journey, I took classes in something that interested me, not so much in terms of what I wanted to do with the degree once completed. See, I had plans to stay in the military for the full twenty, however life had other plans for me. Having a child and being in the military are tough commitments to have when combined, so I decided to go for the family life instead. So, here I am about to graduate from a school I have been going to for 7 years, achieved an Associates as well as a Bachelors and want to continue on with a Masters; unfortunately the school does not offer

Criminology first appealed to me during a mental health lecture. My tutor at the time was discussing the statistics of UK prisoners with a mental health condition. I found myself deeply saddened but also curious as to what I could do to help. I found myself wanting to know more. Does their mental illness cause them to commit crime?

I believe criminology is the course for me because I am interested in learning about crime and criminal justice theories and also the psychological and sociological side of criminology. From a young age I first became interested in anything to do with criminology and investigative works simply by watching fictional television programmes such as Morse, Agatha Christie and Medium. The process that was taken into investigating these crimes and the way in which the Detectives solved these different cases has always fascinated me. The series ‘Silks’ particularly attracted me and it has given me an interest in pursuing a career in working possibly as a Barrister’s Clerk. Through these various programmes it has helped me to develop an interest

The intended program of study I chose is Criminology, Law, and Justice. Also, I am interested in pursuing a preprofessional study in Pre-Law. I chose this particular major because I am interested in pursuing a career in law. In the future, I would like to become a lawyer, specifically in relationship to civil or human rights, and a major in Criminology, Law, and Justice would be beneficial to that goal. Also, there are certain topics about the criminal justice system that I would like to learn more about, such as race, gender, and socio-economic standing in relationship to biased prosecutions.

Having already earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Maryland, College Park, I am currently applying to John Jay College of Criminal Justice for a master’s in public policy and administration with a specialization in criminal justice policy and administration. I am excited to continue my studies as I will be closer to my career goal of addressing criminal justice issues through program development and evaluation and policy analysis.

I grew up in a small town in eastern North Carolina. As an adult, I went into law enforcement. I have served in various roles including State Drug Enforcement Agent, Chief Investigator, and Chief Deputy. I grew tired of the politics as a Chief Deputy and went to work for a public safety software company. My job allows me an opportunity to interact with law enforcement agencies across the country. Work is fun because it does not feel like work to me.