Criminal Justice Transfer Major

Be Someone’s Hero

A career in criminal justice offers the opportunity to make a real difference in your community while working in a fast-paced and rewarding field. Whether you’re interested in law enforcement, corrections, forensic science, or the legal system, this career path allows you to protect and serve others, uphold justice, and ensure public safety.

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Career Opportunities

The Criminal Justice field offers a wide range of career paths—find the one that excites you!

• Law Enforcement & Public Safety: Police Officer, Sheriff’s Deputy, State Trooper, Federal Agent (FBI, DEA, ATF, Homeland Security), Crime Scene Investigator
• Corrections & Rehabilitation: Corrections Officer, Probation or Parole Officer, Juvenile Justice Counselor, Rehabilitation Specialist
• Legal & Investigative Careers: Legal Assistant or Paralegal, Private Investigator, Court Clerk, Victim Advocate
• Security & Emergency Management: Security Officer, Loss Prevention Specialist, Emergency, Management Specialist

Your Criminal History Matters

As a future Criminal Justice professional, you must use good judgment and keep a clean record in all aspects of your life. Criminal Justice jobs require background checks, polygraphs, credit checks, and psychological evaluations.

Your personal behavior, even if not caught, can affect your ability to graduate or be hired. Avoid issues like speeding tickets, underage drinking, drug use, theft, and any serious criminal convictions.

Employers will consider your actions and character, so always act responsibly and ethically. Faculty will also assess your performance and behavior, which can influence your career opportunities.

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How to Get Started

It’s simple! Complete these steps:

1. Apply for admission at Hawkeye.
2. Send official transcripts to Admissions.
3. Demonstrate college readiness.

Check the status of your application at any time by logging into your admissions account.