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Criminal Justice

Visit The Center for Career Development to develop a personal career plan
Meet with your academic advisor to explore majors and minors
Create a resume to prepare for any career opportunity
- Here is an example!
Register with Handshake to learn about part-time and summer jobs
Become involved in extracurricular activities to enhance interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Meet with your faculty advisor to receive academic guidance, explore research opportunities, and discuss academic and career plans
Consider becoming a student officer with the University Police Department
Participate in volunteer activities in the Jesuit tradition
Investigate and join professional associations, such as the National Criminal Justice Association
Maintain a good GPA and seek out the resources available at the CTLE
Build relationships with professors, advisors, and staff to add to your existing network
Attend the CAS Passport events

Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
Continue to research and explore career options; What Can I Do With A Criminal Justice Degree?
Learn about internships, volunteer, and experiential learning opportunities
Meet with your faculty advisor to receive academic guidance, explore research opportunities, and discuss academic and career plans
Set-up a LinkedIn account and connect with alumni
Upload your resume to Handshake for review and approval
Participate in career-related workshops and presentations sponsored by the Center for Career Development
Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
Investigate and join professional associations
Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use Big Interview
Conduct informational interviews with professionals in your desired field
If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
- Explore graduate school program options

Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
Update your professional documents such as resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and Handshake profile to apply for internships or research opportunities
Meet with your faculty advisor to receive academic guidance, explore research opportunities, and discuss academic and career plans
Obtain practical/internship experience
Continue to network with professionals using LinkedIn and alumni gatherings
Maintain involvement in extracurricular activities and take on a leadership role
Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
Participate in career-related workshops and presentations sponsored by the Center for Career Development
If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
- Explore graduate school program options and take the necessary entrance tests

Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
Obtain additional practical/internship experience
Meet with your faculty advisor to receive academic guidance, explore research opportunities, and discuss academic and career plans
Update your resume on Handshake to search and apply for positions
Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
Continue to expand your professional network
Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use Big Interview
If you are planning to attend graduate school:
- Complete applications and prepare for interviews
Secure employment or graduate/professional school acceptance
Report your post-graduation plans to The Center for Career Development

The Roche Family Center for Career Development
Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu