Selecting the right Criminal Justice school can involve a lot of research, head scratching and effort. We have written this page to help you to make an informed decision on choosing the school that is best for you. Our aim is to help you to narrow down your list of prospective schools and find the one that is worth enrolling for.

Before you start looking for a Criminal Justice school in Florida

To be able to choose the right institution you first need to clarify and identify your exact academic and career goals. It’s also important that you have a clear idea of which field of Criminal Justice you want to study and more importantly why. In addition to this it’s also a good idea to find out about the day to day duties of a professional who works in that field so that you know exactly what you’ll be letting yourself in for.

Key points to remember:

  • The most expensive courses are not always the best.
  • Criminal Justice courses are notoriously challenging and very competitive.
  • Each school has its own unique complement of services and features.
  • If the name of the school important to you, then try to get into a prestigious one.
  • Remember that if you want to study law then some states require you to take the bar exam where you plan to practice.

Things to consider about the course and the school

  • Find out if the school offers externships, clinical programs, field studies, etc.
  • Look at the acceptance rates for each school, the average LSAT scores.
  • Do they publish many articles.
  • Compare the school’s bar passage with the overall passage rate for that state.
  • What is the average size of the classes.
  • Look at its reputation and ranking.
  • Are any financial packages being offered.
  • Career placement opportunities.
  • Networking opportunities with prospective future employers.
  • The cost of living near the school.
  • Accommodation costs.
  • Travel costs.
  • Campus facilities such as library and cafeteria.
  • Social life at the school.
  • Extracurricular activities.

How to choose a school;

  • Choose one that is highly regarded in the field you want.
  • Visit the school and talk to current students, tutors and admission officers, this will give you a real insight into the school and what it has to offer.
  • Look into the course costs, modules, financial aid packages and application process.

Criminal Justice curriculums will cover topics such as;

  • Criminal Investigations
  • Psychological profiling
  • Criminal law
  • Crime and Law
  • Gender, Crime and Justice
  • Crime and Morality
  • Issues in Criminal Justice
  • Research Methods

The course will give students
An insight into the practical operation of the criminal justice system.
The location of the school
What’s the weather like i.e. is it mostly cold or warm. Which do you prefer?
It is an urban or rural location. Do you prefer busy city to a small town location?

Visit the school

  • Visit the campus and have a walk around the buildings and check out its facilities.
  • Ask if you can sit in on a class, this will give you a good idea of the atmosphere.

Facts about Florida

Capital                   Tallahassee

Population:            19 million (it is the 4th most populous state in America).

Size:                       58,560 Square Miles

GDP:                      734.5 billion USD

 

  • Florida became the 27th State of America when it joined in 1845.
  • It is also known as the Sunshine State.
  • 87.3 million tourists visited the state in 2011.
  • Florida has more than 11,000 miles of waterways, rivers and streams.

Florida weather
The state is known throughout the world for its mild winters and long hot summers.

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