i want to become a cop, but i know after a while im going to want to go further and join agency like the FBI, ATF, DEA, etc. and i want to make sure i take the right classes and get the right degree.
also if you have any other agencies that i didn't list feel free to name them :)
Get a BS in Criminal Justice. You should think about if you want to do any forensic work, make sure you get the course that too. Good luck
If you own a degree - or any other qualification - then you'll already be in advace of of the bunch when it comes to hunting for careers. My pal has a degree and he wasn't sure what direction to go with it, but he stumbled upon some good tips on the site in the resource box below which guided him to settle that he wanted to be a lab assistant. There is plenty of assistance on the site regarding other careers.
Since I believe you plan to move to CT at some point in time, you will need to "Have a minimum of 60 college credits; OR two years of full-time active military service with an honorable discharge or continued service in the reserve force." That's straight off our town's police department website.
Have fun! :P
you can work toward a degree in law, criminal justice, a foreign language, psychology as well as several other posibilities.
Having a degree in criminal justice is an obvious one, but honestly it does not take you far, if anything it might get you a few (like 2-3) thousand dollars extra a year as a police officer. Degrees in economics, finance, computer science, biology, chemistry, or maybe even social work are helpful (I have actually been applying for positions with the FBI and DEA, so I know for fact that the economics, finance, and computer science degrees are highly favored). A J.D. is helpful too. Also, you might want to look forward and start working towards a Master's because the B.S. is the new high school diploma. You can actually go to fbi.gov, dea.gov and look around to see what types of educational and job experience is required for certain positions.
I personally have a B.S. in both criminal justice and psychology and have good work experience, but the DEA and FBI don't really favor it. The last time I looked on the website for positions they were interested in finance, economics, and computer science/IT. Once I compllete my Master's in forensic psych, hopefully it'll help me get in one. The foreign language degree is also good, especially if you have a second degree or have maybe two minors in any of the mentioned areas of study by me or any of the other answers.
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