If I want to be a cop, what should I mahor in college?
Do I have to go to college to be a cop?
2007-07-10 08:04:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I would reccomend majoring in public justice. Most of my friends who want to become cops majored in this.
2007-07-10 08:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by flutes06 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on where you want your career to go. If you have your sights set on chief someday get some public administration. You might want to start with Criminal Justice and go back for your masters in Public administration. If you aren't looking that high then look at the area of law enforcement you are interested in - there are some very specialized areas now and they may point you in the area of a major.
I don't know about all states but most you don't need a degree but it would definitely help. For the real answer to this check the requirements of the department you are interested or the state that you are interested in.
Law enforcement encompasses a lot of different areas these days and the officers I know have varied backgrounds.
2007-07-10 08:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Degrees are not necessary, but some college is. CJ and AJ are cool, but Business, Poli Sci, Public Administration will help you to further your career later on down the road.
You'll get all the CJ and AJ you need to be a cop while in the academy.
2007-07-10 08:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Administration of Justice
2007-07-10 08:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by Automation Wizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I would take anything that has to do with the Social Sciences...being a cop means being able to deal and understand with people from different backgrounds. You can worry about all the "public administration" stuff when you actually have to do with it.
2007-07-10 09:06:52 · answer #5 · answered by gman992 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend a degree in "Public Administration". This will open the door for many opportunities that a "Criminal Justice" degree would not.
2007-07-10 08:19:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Criminal Justice. You do not have to go to college to become a police officer though. You need to go through the police academy. It is a tough selection process and it may help to have a degree. Good luck.
2007-07-10 08:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by Meg 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should study law. You will need to join the police academy. Check to see what the prerequisites for the police academy are. They probably require an undergraduate degree from a university.
2007-07-10 08:25:01 · answer #8 · answered by hello 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Criminal justice is the direction of choice for most police officers
2007-07-10 08:11:28 · answer #9 · answered by Pengy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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