Why I Choose Criminal Justice As My Major Essay

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    Coming into Westfield I was convince that criminal justice was the major for me. Starting off my freshmen year I took an intro to criminal justice class and it was that class that made me realized criminal justice wasn’t for me. Once I dropped criminal justice I became undeclared I kept taking class in different area studies to see if I enjoyed any type of major. It was hard on me at first because I struggled so much trying to find a major that I truly thought was good for me. I didn’t find out about

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    There are many reasons why I selected the field of criminal justice as a major. This field is so broad that it’s not just one job that I would be limited too if and when I get a job in this feild. Helping others as well as Unique experiences in different opportunities. Ever since I was a young boy, probably about the age of three i always wanted to be a police officer. I bounced in between that and a firefighter and I got older. I went to a career center a couple of weeks in high school

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    It is true that criminal justice is a major part of the entertainment world. In most shows on TV today, I was really surprised when I sat down to think about what shows I watched that would actually fit in to the three components. I didn’t realize at first how many shows I watched that actually depicted the law enforcement, court systems, and the corrections aspects of Criminal Justice. When it comes to a TV show that depicts Law Enforcement, there are tons of things to choose from. For instance

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    “Myths of College Majors” College students have the hardest time paying off their student loans, but why? Well, most students usually pick their major based on their talents and their interests.(Source, Time) This idea sounds like a smart move, but in fact it is putting students in a very difficult situation. Since most majors end up making considerably less money in their first year out of college, it is becoming more and more difficult for majors in the humanities and arts to pay off their student

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    Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to be an FBI agent. I do not really know why, but I have always been interested in the field of criminal justice. I watch many tv shows in the genre of crime and mystery, and it was always so intriguing to try and figure out who committed the crime. I can recall that when I was a kid, I was always so fascinated when I saw cop cars on the side of the road because I wanted to know what was taking place. I wanted to be the one getting that call to arrive at

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    been something my mom has always told me from the age of four. I thought of something that would make the most funds which is a cardiovascular surgeon. Being sure I wanted become a doctor, I applied for the nursing program ninth grade at Blanche Ely High School. When I first began the nursing program I began to lose passion for being a surgeon because it didn't excite me anymore. I considered switching to my schools engineering program so I could find an occupation that suited my skills and passion

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    The issue I choose deals with professional athletes and the criminal justice system. Over the years around the sport world there has been many cases of top professional athletes that have committed or accused of crimes. Over half of results of those crimes sadly ended their career. My favorite football player, former Dallas Cowboy star running back Ezekiel Elliott was accused of domestic violence which almost stopped him from playing his rookie season. All over the league it seems that professional

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    Why I Chose Law Enforcement as My Major With all the jobs out there in the world, how does anyone decide what they want to do with their lives? Most of the time this is the first question young people ask themselves when they are trying to figure out what they want to major in at college. This question caused me a lot of confusion about my possible future career. The career I finally choose, like many other young adults, was law enforcement, to be a police officer. In the following paragraphs

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    create a plan after high school. I knew that I wanted my career to be associated with Forensic Science. However, I did not want to be the person to actually go capture the criminal and be on the clock anytime of the day or night. I wanted to be involved behind the scenes of a criminal case. I am more interested in investigating the puzzle of how and why that criminal would commit the crime. The career that best fits my interest is becoming a forensic psychologist. I became interested in the field

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    General Goal: I want to inform my audience Specific Goal: To inform fellow students about yourself so they will remember you. Thesis Statement: I want to answer the five questions given in class that are: What would you choose to be, A world renowned inventor, musician /artist, scientist or Olympic athlete and why?; What interest do you have? And How will affect your career and why?; Have you ever felt guilt for a decision you made?; What outcomes do you have on being successful in life?; What

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