What could I do with a degree in
criminology
he good news is half of all vacancies for recent graduates are open to those with a degree in any discipline including yours! The remaining careers require specific training or education — some of which you are already qualified for. Be prepared; you will soon find that no degree on its own is enough to get you a job. Each employer will be seeking different sets of skills and some of them will come from your degree. You will need to actively develop any missing required skills through work, volunteer, and extra-curricular experiences to gain a competitive advantage. Start by using this guide to help you brainstorm potential careers of interest, and continue by researching specific occupations in the Career Resource Library. Career profiles with a check mark ( ) can be viewed using Career Cruising and Career Descriptions binders, both available at the Career Centre.
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What are my direct career options?
• Corporate securities • Customs inspector Civil litigator • Insurance investigator • Legal investigator Legislative aide Lobbyist • Loss prevention specialist Mediator Paralegal Probation officer • Public opinion analyst
What are my alternative career options?
Activist Community worker • Drug addiction counsellor Immigration officer Author Event coordinator Fundraiser Information specialist Human resource specialist Labour relations officer Importer or exporter • Public speaking consultant Health care administrator Psychologist Correction officer Police officer • Cryptographer • Cryptanalyst Lawyer Policy analyst Politician Social worker Journalist Librarian • Speech writer Translator Marketing assistant Public relations specialist Real estate agent Travel agent
Social sciences, education, and religion
Art, culture, recreation, and sports Business, finance, and administration
Sales and services
Health Trades, apprenticeships, and primary industry
Natural and applied sciences
What skills will I develop studying criminology?
Communication • Mediate or negotiate conflict • Persuade and influence • Assess the needs of the audience • Clarify ideas and present all viewpoints Analysis • Interpret issues and data • Summarize ideas • Develop critical evaluations • Attention to detail
Planning and development • Edit and write creatively • Decision making • Conceptualize and implement projects • Draft documents Research • Gather and organize information • Use information resources • Design and direct projects • Develop research design and models
Where have previous graduates worked?
Art, culture, and entertainment • American Broadcasting Company (ABC) • Casino Niagara • Toronto Star Consulting • Service Intelligence Ops Personal service industry • Intercon Security • Dell Inc. Financial, insurance, and real estate • AIG Life of Canada • Dominion of Canada Insurance Wholesale and retail • Hudson Bay Company • Holt Renfrew Government • Citizenship and Immigration Canada • Toronto Police Service Social service • Legal Aid Ontario • Toronto Humane Society Other • Law Society of Upper Canada
Did you know…
• Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States' national income. • A group of crows is called a murder. • In Toronto, releasing ten or more balloons filled with lighter-than-air gases within a twenty-four-hour period is against the law.
Where can I find more information?
• Careers in Law — Gary Munneke • Great Jobs for Criminal Justice Majors — Stephen Lambert and Debra Regan • Career Opportunities in Law and the Legal Industry — Susan Echaore-McDavid • United Nations Association in Canada — www.unac.org • The Ontario Legislature Internship Programme — www.olip.ontla.on.ca • Ontario Internship Program — www.internship.gov.on.ca
Books
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The Career Resource Library has a collection of over 2,000 print and electronic resources spanning all areas of career development and the job search. Research career options, educational programs, organizations, and industries as well as résumé, interview, and networking strategies. A reference librarian is always available to assist you in finding the best resources to meet your specific needs.
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