Criminology Personal Statement

Throughout my educational journey, my interest and attention was always captivated by classes which had even the slightest tendency towards Forensic Psychology. Yet, my passion remained unconscious until I took a class of Criminal Law in Business, class which seemed to hold the answer for the consuming question “What am I going to study at University?” From there, I began putting the puzzle pieces together, determined to find the source of the spark- Law, Criminology, Forensic Science all seemed to bring me closer to the right one for me: Forensic Psychology. Reading the first few lines of the field description was enough to assure me that there is no other subject could fascinate, intrigue and motivate me to give by best to apart from this. I became infatuated with the evidence that evil in a human being can be so incandescent, transparent and mischievous that it could bring down any barrier of normality. I became absorbed by its power to grow into the mind and punish the

My career goal is to become a criminologist. Researching crime and developing a further understanding of crime in society is a field that I am really fascinated by. Previously, I wanted to become a police officer but became more captivated by the characteristics of society and research in my time at college. The MASP in CSU San Marcos is a sociological program that relates to this field is through research and field experience. The MASP program also teaches social problems and institutions that relate to society as a whole that will further my experience in the criminological field. Through the MASP program, I am planning to build a solid foundation to start and advance my career. While it is not necessary for me to have a master’s degree

My mother has always asked me what I wanted to be when I get older. For so many years I was not able not able to answer this question. She is not the only one that have asked me this question. I have found that this question has become to be common to many of us. On the other hand, after working for fifteen years as a security officer, I know exactly what I want to do with my life. I want to further my education and skills to pursue my career. I have chosen Criminal Justice as my choice of studies. I have already obtained an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Ashworth University. My intention is to continue to go to college and obtain a bachelor degree in this field and work hard in order to gain as much information as I can. I am a

Over the past two years I have continuously studied and worked within the criminal justice field. My studies from Vincennes University varied within the field of criminal justice and at times pertained to corrections. Working as a Campus Safety Officer gave me experience with a variety of people and personalities. During my time as a Campus Safety Officer I was educated on defensive tactics, pepper ball training, hand-to-hand combat, OC pepper spray, and Monadnock expandable baton training. I have excellent communication skills and am able to keep calm during stressful situations.

Academic Statement: I am passionate about Criminal Justice and have chosen it to be my undergraduate major. After three years college, I am keen on becoming better and to have a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of crime and explore how crime affects our society and how to reduce and prevent unnecessary crimes. I also realized that the purpose of my life is to contribute myself to the maintenance of social order and the pursuit of a peaceful world. Thus, I hope to further my knowledge in Criminal Justice and study up to the most advanced level of graduate education. By attending graduate school, I know that I will have many classes and exams that require me to conduct a large amount of research.

When I decided to attend law school to pursue my life’s mission of working as attorney providing representation to those who lack adequate representation and have been wrongfully accused or wrongfully convicted studying law, I compiled a list of qualities that I was seeking in a law school. These included the ability for me to continue my involvement in Mock Trial/Moot Court hand-on learning experience, working in a Criminal Defense or Innocence Project clinic, becoming a member of the law review, and taking courses that focused on criminal procedure and causes of wrongful convictions. West Virginia Law embodies each and every one of these qualities. I hopeful during my studies at West Virginia Law that I will have the opportunity to take the Crime Film Documentaries course taught this fall by Professor Elkins and the Psychology for Lawyers course taught by Professor Elkins this past spring. I am especially intrigued by the focus of the documentaries course on the “shadow” cast on our criminal justice system due to faulty police investigations,

I, Albranie Brandis Tamara Hines, remember when I first found interest in criminology as a young girl. On occasion I watched the average shows that little boys and girls my age watched however I was far more interested in the shows that my mother watched like forensic files, the first 48, CSI, and law and order. I grew up thinking that all of the scenes from those shows were equivalent to real life experiences before I knew what dramatization was. Going to high school and taking college prep classes was an advantage that I had because it allowed me to obtain knowledge in the criminology field by taking criminal justice classes prior to entering college. Thanks to the amazing criminal justice program that Stockbridge High School provided for

I recently graduated, with highest honors, in December of 2016 with my AS in Criminal Justice and I am currently enrolled in the Bachelors program for Criminal Justice as well. I plan on transferring to Florida State University over the summer to finish my Bachelors in Criminology there. I have always loved helping others and what better way to help than to take an oath to serve and protect them as a law enforcement officer. My mom showed me that there is no such thing as a "man's job" and that entering a male dominated field is nothing to be afraid of. I hope to ultimately work as a federal law enforcement officer in the FBI.

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

The criminal justice system is tasked with the duality of balancing individual rights and public safety. The objectives of the criminal justice system include protection, justice, and a social responsibility. Past experiences have an impact upon the paths that are taken in life. Often, people search for meaning in life or for a calling. The majority of people have had an event prompt their calling in life (Loehlein, McKenna, Robie, Austin, & Ecker, 2015, p. 20).

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 am an intelligent and outgoing person who is fully committed to complete my Justice Studies program in your institution if given the opportunity. Born in 1978 into a family of two Corrections Officers, My parent’s works for the Government in one of the prisons in Nigeria called Ikoyi Prison. Since I was a child, I have always been interested in following their footsteps as a Correction officer.

Bring together these theories are research and practice to equip me with a background across the main approaches to investigation and across a wide range of areas of studies. I also intend to study masters in criminal justice course because I am professionally driven by the Nigeria state security services and the process of which investigation of crime are being carried out in my country. I will love to join the security services after my course, with the aim of improving and playing a major role in safe guiding people’s life’s and properties and lay down legacy that with proper investigation brings the right justices to the people. However, I believed studying at Clark Atlanta University will help me achieve my academic goals within the time frame of 2 year and because of the quality of teaching and professional mentoring programmes and also online resources which can be used anywhere in the world through the internet, making use of the latest technology. Although I am from a criminology background, studying criminal Justice in Clark Atlanta University will not only make me a professional, but earning a master’s degree will further increase

Figuring out why people commit crimes is one of the central concerns of criminology. Do most criminals act rationally after weighing the costs of crime? Is society ever to blame for an individual to commit a crime? Do mental diseases or even genetics factor into whether a person will live a life of crime. Over the years, many people have developed theories to try to answer these questions. In fact, the number of theories of why people commit crimes sometimes seems to equal the number of criminologists. I explore these questions and much more in the paper that follow.

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