Careers in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Ronald G. Burns

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Routledge
07 April 2023

Crime & criminology; Legal system: general; Criminal justice law; Advice on careers & achieving success

This book provides a thorough and directed focus on successfully identifying, obtaining, and succeeding in a career in criminal justice or criminology. With empirically based, research-focused information on how students can prepare for and ultimately join the criminal justice or criminology workforce, it covers the positions available in criminal justice and criminology, how to get a job in the field, and what can be expected upon obtaining employment. The book contextualizes career opportunities within criminal justice and criminology, providing information about the nature of the work and how various positions fit within the criminal justice system as a whole.

Part 1 provides an overview of the book, an examination of the history of careers, and coverage of job opportunities and the nature of working in criminal justice and criminology. Part 2 addresses preparation for entering the field, including coverage of internships and overall professional development. Part 3 of the book addresses careers in the primary components of the criminal justice system, juvenile justice, and other areas. An epilogue addresses promotion issues, and a series of helpful appendices provide practical tools for working toward a career in criminal justice or criminology.

This book is suitable for any reader considering employment in criminal justice or criminology, and ideal for instructors who supervise and guide students as they gain practical experience and move toward careers.

By: Ronald G. Burns
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9781032418773
ISBN 10: 103241877X
Pages: 206
Publication Date: 07 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ronald G. Burns is Full Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Texas Christian University. He earned his degrees from the University of South Carolina and Florida State University, and has published more than 70 scholarly articles. Burns has also authored, coauthored, or edited 10 books, including Criminal Justice: The System in Perspective and Multiculturalism, Crime, and Criminal Justice (3rd edition). His teaching and research interests primarily pertain to law enforcement, white-collar crime, and criminal case processing.

Reviews for Careers in Criminal Justice and Criminology

This book is a much needed addition to the available texts on courses related to careers in criminal justice. Not only does it provide a thorough and empirical overview of the trends regarding careers in criminal justice, a noteworthy omission in many curricula, this book also offers valuable, practical, and empirically-based advice on how best to consider a career within criminal justice. Another important feature of this book is that it provides important insight into the nature of the internship experience for students. In short, the book is comprehensive, timely, practical, and makes a valuable contribution to the field. Robert McNamara, Ph.D., The Citadel Ronald G. Burns has written the career guide our criminal justice students need, and I wish it was available when I was an undergraduate student. Careers In Criminal Justice and Criminology provides an organized, well-researched, and engaging look at possible careers, and includes insight from those who have held some of the most interesting and highly sought-after positions in the field. Charles Crawford, Ph.D., Western Michigan University