| As academic disciplines go
Criminal Justice is fairly new. Majors learn about law enforcement, the courts and corrections, and about how
these systems relate to the society at large.
"CJ" is interdisciplinary, and includes courses in law, sociology,
political science, and psychology. Two
year programs emphasize practical aspects of the field,
while four year programs delve more into theory. |
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Criminal Justice occupations and their median annual earnings (US, 2000) |
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| Police and Detective
Supervisors $57,210 |
Probation
Officers $38,150 |
| Detectives and Criminal
Investigators $48,870 |
Correctional
Officers $31,170 |
| Police and Sheriff's
Patrol Officers $39,700 |
Private Detectives and
Investigators $26,750 |
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