Many prospective law enforcement officers are required to complete courses in criminal justice prior to attending a law enforcement academy, and many future attorneys choose to complete a bachelor degree in criminal justice prior to entering a South Carolina law school. A bachelor degree in criminal justice is also often required to qualify for entry-level positions in the criminal justice field.
With 648,000 police and sheriff’s patrol officers working in the United States in 2006, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting an 11% growth rate culminating in 70,000 new criminal justice jobs by 2016, it is clear that the criminal justice industry will continue to expand to meet the needs of a growing population. This one example displays a common trend among criminal justice careers and shows that the criminal justice field has a promising future. South Carolina criminal justice professionals can expect a parallel expansion in criminal justice job opportunities in their state.
Find the South Carolina criminal justice program that will best meet your needs by looking through the comprehensive list of schools below.