2007-01-17 08:45:29 · 5 answers · asked by Artsy-Fartsy-Momma 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
In most states you need a four year (Bachelor's) degree from an accredited college or university. Your degree does not necessarily have to be in Criminal Justice. I know PO's with degrees in Education, History, Business, Psychology, etc, etc, etc.
2007-01-17 14:07:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four years and if you go for master degree it's about 1 1/2 years. You would major in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work to become a probation officer. Good Luck!
2007-01-17 17:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 4 year degree in criminology is typical of a probation officer. sociology would probably be ok too.
2007-01-17 16:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years.
But before you run down that path, you might want to try other possibilities. Most Police Department have a "ride-A-long" program where private citizens can ride with the cops while they are patrol. Try it. I did it for about 6 times.
2007-01-17 16:50:36 · answer #4 · answered by John Hightower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its usuley 2-3
2007-01-17 16:49:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋