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Career
Criminal Justice graduates are uniquely qualified for leadership and administrative positions in a variety of criminal justice and other agencies on the local, state, and federal levels and in nonprofit organizations. The program also prepares students for graduate study in criminal justice, law and law-related fields, forensic science, and a variety of other disciplines. graduates with a degree in criminal justice may pursue law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, or other positions in criminal justice agencies and related organizations.
Drexel Co-op for Criminal Justice
Placements in criminal justice agencies provide hands-on experience with professionals, extend classroom learning, and help develop careers. Co-ops are typically held during summer terms following sophomore and junior years. Criminal Justice students can participate Co-op Option:
A Few Drexel Co-op Position Titles
- Corrections Officer
- Investigator
- Paralegal
- Probation Officer
Here are some of the companies that have hired Drexel students:
- City of Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
- Delaware County District Attorney’s Office
- Federal District Court
- Forensic Laboratory of Philadelphia Police Department
- Juvenile Law Center
- New Jersey State Police Department
- PA Department of Corrections
Potential Careers
- Crime Scene Technician. Work involves collection and preservation of physical evidence found at crime scenes; fingerprint processing and analysis; photography; physical evidence examination and analysis; packaging, preserving, and storing evidence; maintaining the chain of custody; and presenting court testimony as an expert witness.
- Special Agent. Conducts investigations in organized crime, white-collar crime, financial crime, civil rights violations, bank
robberies, foreign counterintelligence, terrorism, kidnapping, fugitive and drug trafficking matters, and many other violations of federal statutes. Also works with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in investigative matters of joint interest.
- Correctional Counselor. Interviews inmates upon arrival to facility: writes a summary of the session; gathers pertinent information; and drafts an outline of proposed treatment, employment strategy, or coursework. Meets with inmates to discuss progress, assess problems, and inform the inmate of changes in program or schedule.
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