These days there are more options than ever when it comes to a career in criminal justice. Homeland Security has created numerous jobs in counter terrorism, and television shows like C-S-I have fueled interest in crime scene investigation. A program at Troy University is helping meet the demand by training the police officers, lawyers and special agents of the future. A TROY Story: Criminal Justice (Text Version) Sgt. Ray Owens/Dothan Police Dept. "I would encourage anybody that is going to seek a career in law enforcement to further their education." SGT. RAY OWENS IS A 23-YEAR VETERAN OF THE DOTHAN POLICE DEPARTMENT. SGT. OWENS CREDITS THE TROY UNIVERSITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM WITH HELPING HIM BECOME THE OFFICER HE IS TODAY. Sgt. Ray Owens/Dothan Police Dept. "One of the big things my degree has done is allow me to understand people." AT TROY UNIVERSITY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS GAIN A FIRM FOUNDATION IN EVERYTHING FROM CRIMINOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY TO CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND ETHICS. STUDENTS CAN ALSO CHOOSE FROM COURSES ON THE LATEST TOPICS INCLUDING HOMELAND SECURITY, TERRORISM AND CYBER CRIME. TROY UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MARK CONRAD SAYS THE PROGRAM ALLOWS STUDENTS TO GAIN REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE WHILE THEY STUDY.
CONRAD SPENT 27 YEARS WORKING AS A SPECIAL AGENT WITH THE U-S CUSTOMS SERVICE. HE ALSO HOLDS A LAW DEGREE. HE SAYS THE OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENDLESS FOR THOSE WITH A COLLEGE EDUCATION.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR MICHAEL IVEY HOPES TO BECOME A SPECIAL AGENT. Michael Ivey/TROY Criminology Major "Mr. Conrad and Dr. Bae will bend over backwards to help you to see that you get through the program and achieve your goals of what you want to do." SGT. OWENS ENCOURAGES OTHERS TO THINK ABOUT TAKING AN OATH TO PROTECT AND SERVE. Sgt. Ray Owens/Dothan Police Dept. "You get to improve your society.your town.your community and it gives you a lot of self-satisfaction." FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
AT TROY UNIVERSITY.CALL
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