Criminal Justice Careers

Earn your Criminal Justice Degree from Westwood College

Earning a criminal justice or paralegal degree from Westwood College can open many doors for anyone looking to enter the justice system or advance their current careers. Criminal justice students can find rewarding work as a corrections officer* or youth care counselors. Individuals with paralegal degrees work as legal assistants to attorneys in public and private firms as well as government entities.

Career Services
The Career Services center at Westwood College is designed to provide career assistance to students from the first term of classes and throughout their professional careers. It helps students evaluate the coursework and internship options that will put them closer to their future goals. Career Services have special software programs to assist with the creation of resumes that help students locate part-time work and full-time jobs upon graduation. Interview techniques are improved, and individuals are presented with tools to enhance their portfolios and images. Westwood also provides access to potential employers who see the value of the school’s programs and actively seek graduates for employment.

* State and local restrictions may apply. Additional training may be required. Westwood does not certify graduates in this field. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable exams/tests.