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6 Exciting Criminal Justice Associate Degree Jobs to Consider

October 24, 2018 Sara Germain

From a young age, we are taught to respect the law and those who enforce it. Many kids look up to police officers so much that they wish to become one when they grow up, or will even dress up as cops… Read more...

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4 Careers You Can Secure with a Criminal Justice Degree

September 5, 2018 Sara Germain

From Law and Order to Blue Bloods to NCIS, the criminal justice system is often depicted in many of today’s popular television shows. Why is that? Not only are people drawn to the twist, suspense, and intricacies that these shows highlight, they… Read more...

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The Perks of Public Safety Training

April 10, 2017 Rob Muirhead

Disaster and tragedy can strike without warning. In these times of trouble, leaders and heroes step forward to bring order to the chaos. Here at Goodwin College we educate such professionals — those who run towards the danger, who put the lives… Read more...

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Homeland Security Internships to Put on Your Radar

April 10, 2017 Rob Muirhead

If you are pursuing a homeland security degree, you know that developing practical skills is best done through hands-on, experiential learning opportunities. And there’s no better way to develop those skills as part of a comprehensive criminal justice degree program than an… Read more...

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“Investigating” Law Enforcement Colleges in CT? 4 Considerations

March 24, 2017 Rob Muirhead

Law enforcement is a multidisciplinary field within the realm of criminal justice. Despite popular belief, there are many paths you can take beyond the traditional police officer jobs. Within the field of law enforcement, you can become a criminal investigator, a DEA… Read more...

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Flash Forward: What Can You Do With a Homeland Security Degree?

February 14, 2017 Rob Muirhead

The topics of terrorism and national security have become an inherent part of our country’s dialogue since the 9/11 attacks in 2001. Each year, the importance placed upon homeland security continues to grow. Border protection is increasing in priority. Airport security is… Read more...

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Considering a Security Certification? Think Goodwin College

January 4, 2017 Rob Muirhead

If you’re interested in pursuing an in-demand career that allows you to serve and protect your fellow citizens, then you may have thought about attending courses at a criminal justice school. Those who are able to call themselves protectors possess qualities and… Read more...

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Criminal Justice Skills: Planning for Your Future in Criminal Justice

April 28, 2016 Rob Muirhead

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Criminology, Criminal Justice, Criminalistics: What’s the Difference?

April 21, 2016 Rob Muirhead

Are you interested in criminal justice, criminology, or criminalistics? Use this guide to learn about each area of study and discover which field is right for you. As a natural guardian, you have decided that it is your mission to protect society,… Read more...

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Goodwin College’s Mock Crime Scenes: Learning Through Experience

April 7, 2016 Rob Muirhead

As part of Goodwin College’s Criminal Justice courses, students participate in a mock crime scene to learn firsthand what it’s like to be a forensic investigator. Criminal Justice is a highly specialized field, and its members must have the right training from… Read more...

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Flash Forward: What You Can Do with a Criminal Justice Degree

April 1, 2016 Rob Muirhead

Choosing a degree in Criminal Justice can set you down the path to a rewarding, successful career in law enforcement. Learn what career options you will encounter within the criminal justice field. We often hear children say, “When I grow up, I… Read more...

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5 Criminal Justice Classes You’ll Definitely Want to Attend

February 25, 2016 Rob Muirhead

If you’re looking to pursue a career in criminal justice, you’ll be opening yourself to a lot of fascinating, important criminal justice courses. For those with a love of law enforcement looking to pursue a rewarding career, the specialized training offered through… Read more...

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Patrol, Parole, and Probation Officers: Which is Which?

February 22, 2016 Rob Muirhead

If you are naturally a people person, a helping hand, a protector of those around you, then you may be considering a career in criminal justice. Criminal justice is a field filled with boundless opportunities to help those in need, but within… Read more...

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The Growing Importance of Homeland Security Education

February 9, 2016 Rob Muirhead

The dedicated, driven protects who hope to serve their communities can find great success by pursuing a criminal justice degree in CT. But there are many diverse criminal justice careers available, and many paths to success that those dedicated protectors can pursue.… Read more...

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The Different Components of the Criminal Justice System & Where You Fit In

February 4, 2016 Rob Muirhead

The criminal justice system is a complex part of our society, and most of us recognize the important law role it plays in our lives. And the individuals responsible for enforcing that rule of law are the dedicated members of that system.… Read more...

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Criminal Justice is a Women’s Field, Too

February 3, 2016 Rob Muirhead

Historically speaking, law-enforcement and criminal justice fields have been primarily male-dominated, traditionally associated with strong physicality and brute force. Progressively, the archetype of law enforcement professionals has shifted. The requirements for a career in law enforcement have become less focused on physical… Read more...